Weekly Classes

Weekly classes at Olive Kane Dance offer joyful, thoughtful dance training for children aged 2-teens.

Classes are calm, purposeful and progressive, with clear routines and high-quality teaching that help children feel confident and settled week to week. We balance enjoyment with learning, supporting children to build strong foundations, develop skills over time and take pride in their progress.

Our classes work particularly well for children who benefit from structure and encouragement, including those who don’t always thrive in competitive settings, or who prefer space to grow at their own pace.

Classes take place at Leyton Sports Ground, in a bright, purpose-built dance studio with barres, mirrors and wooden floor. The venue is easily accessible for local families, with free on-site parking and close to residential areas and schools.

Timetable

Below is our current timetable for weekly classes. All classes are grouped by age and stage, with progression built in over time. 

Full details on fees, tiered pricing, uniforms, term dates and booking can be found on our Practical Info page.

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  • Timetable of dance classes
  • Class schedule for Monday with three jazz classes, including recitation details and a strength and flexibility class in yellow and purple background.
  • Weekly schedule sign showing Tuesday's 5:00-6:00pm Hip Hop Dance class for school-aged children.
  • Schedule of ballet classes on Wednesday, with mini ballet and tap from 4:00 to 4:45 pm for school year rec, and pre-primary ballet and tap from 4:45 to 5:45 pm for school year 2.
  • Schedule for Thursday showing ballet and tap classes for different school year groups with times from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
  • Schedule of ballet classes on Friday with times and age groups listed on a colorful digital poster

Dance Styles

  • Ballet dancers wearing pink and white pointe shoes sitting in a circle on a wooden floor.

    Ballet

    A calm, structured class building posture, grace, strength and musicality. Ballet at OKD focuses on clear foundations taught in an encouraging, age-appropriate way.

  • Three people dancing in black skirts and white socks with black shoes, captured from behind.

    Tap

    Rhythmic, playful classes that develop timing, listening skills and coordination through sound and movement.

  • Children in colorful outfits participating in a dance class in front of a mirrored wall.

    Jazz

    Energetic and expressive, jazz classes build strong technique, whilst developing performance skills and encouraging individuality.

  • Four children posing in front of a colorful mural that says 'THINKING' on a brick wall. One girl is standing with crossed arms, another girl is kneeling, a third girl is bent backwards doing a handstand, and the fourth girl is standing with her arms crossed, all smiling or appearing playful.

    Hip Hop

    Rooted in hip hop culture and taught by specialist teachers, classes explore rhythm, groove and style.

  • A girl stretching in a dance studio doing a split with one leg extended in front and the other behind, on a wooden floor, with a mirror reflecting her and other children in the background.

    Strength & Flexibility

    Classes build strength, improve flexibility and boost all-round fitness, supporting dancers of all styles to progress faster and look after their bodies.

  • A young girl in a black dress, pink cardigan, and gray tights is standing inside a dance studio on a yellow disc, with several other colored discs scattered on the wooden floor. In the background, a group of other young girls are standing near a mirror, wearing pink dresses, and some are practicing dance moves.

    Pre-School

    The perfect introduction to dance using music, props and storytelling to support physical, social and cognitive development. Options for both ‘with a grown-up’ and ‘independent’ depending on age and stage. 

Progression & Exams

OKD works with The Dance School Company, chosen for its modern syllabus and supportive, child-centred approach.

Exams are offered as celebrations of progress, not pressure points. Children are prepared carefully and encouraged to feel confident and proud.

  • Five girls in smart dance uniforms smile and look proud while holding dance exam certificates and medals.
  • Four young girls sitting on chairs against a wall, posing with their hands near their faces, each wearing a black dance outfit with a number pinned to their chest, numbered 4, 3, 2, and 1 from left to right.
  • Six young girls sitting on chairs, dressed in black dance costumes with numbered tags, smiling at the camera.
  • A group of young girls in dance costumes waiting in line outside a studio door, with one girl talking to an instructor inside the room.
  • Three young girls in black athletic leotards with purple hair scrunchies, posing together with arms around each other, smiling for the camera. They are wearing numbered bibs with the numbers 1, 2, and 3.

Performances

We plan a full show every other year, balancing performance opportunities with time for technical development, exams and enjoyment of learning. Our show in Summer 2025, ‘From Story to Stage’ was inspired by the idea of a magical library where books become portals to a new world, exploring well-known tales and inventing new ones.

  • Group of young girls in colorful costumes taking a bow on stage after a dance performance, with some raising their arms in celebration.

  • Two young girls in ballet costumes dancing on stage, holding each other with arms raised, dark background, stage lighting.

  • Children performing on stage in a dance recital, wearing matching black and white costumes with red bow ties, under colorful stage lighting.

  • Group of young girls performing a dance on stage in a recital, dressed in coordinated costumes, with some raising their arms and others standing with hands on hips, under colorful stage lights.

  • A group of young girls sitting on the floor listening to an instructor in a room with large windows and black curtains.

  • Four young girls in silver and lavender dance costumes performing a ballet on stage with black background.

  • Group of young ballet dancers on stage, some jumping and others standing, dressed in maroon and white costumes with gold embellishments, performing a dance.

  • Children in colorful dance costumes performing on stage during a dance recital

  • Black and white photo of an audience on a theater or comedy club, with people clapping and smiling, some with hands raised, 다양한 연령대와 인종이 포함되어 있음.

Beyond the Weekly Class

Children at OKD may also take part in:

  • Ballet Buddies, our pen pal scheme with Richmond Dance Centre in rural North Yorkshire

  • Theatre trips and cultural outings

  • Masterclasses with guest artists

  • Assisting and leadership opportunities as dancers get older

  • Watching Weeks and termly celebrations

Group of young girls and an adult woman sitting on the wooden floor, looking at photographs of ballet dancers.

  • “This exam helped them gain confidence in themselves… Dance is not just dance, it is discipline, focus, attitude and courage to express and present yourself — all through so much fun with amazing teachers.”

    —PARENT

  • “My daughter had been struggling to settle in at school but straight away took to the kind, skilled teaching and loving structure of the lessons.”

    —PARENT