starlight academy
Starlight Academy is a dance and performance school based at The Dance Mill, a
purpose built dance and fitness centre in Guiseley, Leeds, founded in 2008 by
Melanie Hadfield-Walker and Christine Cade. We offer a full range of classes,
helping to build confidence, strong dance technique and training for the stage.
We have classes suitable for all age groups, from pre school to young adult.
Exams can be taken in tap and modern though the Imperial Society of Teachers of
Dancing (ISTD) syllabus classical ballet through the Associated Board of Dance
(ABD) syllabus. Acro exams are offered through Acrobatic Arts, and Musical
Theatre and Contemporary exams with ABD. Cheer classes following BGU. We are an
accredited Acrobatic Arts school, offering Acro classes from age 5 with Miss
Mel, who is one of only 5 UK Acrobatic Arts examiners and course conductors, or
Miss Christine who holds her module 2 Acrobatic Arts qualification, or Miss
Alison who holds her module 1 AA qualification. Other classes include Commercial
Jazz, Musical Theatre, Singing, Contemporary, Lyrical, Showstars, Ballet Tots
and Funky Monkeys, our specially designed Pre-school program.