MK Dance

MK Dance hosts classes in ballet, tap, freestyle and acro for ages 4-18+ years. It is part of the in

14/09/2026

Congratulations to those who enjoyed our adult dance classes this week! You came, practiced some skills and celebrated improvements no matter how big or small. Well done 👍

31/08/2026

We're open. Classes are now back. Looking forward to seeing everyone 😀💞

29/08/2026

Who cares about Balanchine, Cecchetti, Vaganova or Royal Academy styles of teaching ballet 🩰?

We're a little dance club but thinking one way is the only way doesn't fit with what we do. We'll explore the best bits from different methods and learn how other dancers in different countries learn ballet.

MK Dance new term:

- we'll explore what looks good versus what feels good.

- we'll try out new forms of balance.

- we'll practice changes of speed and dynamism.

Learning ballet through games, practice and shared support.

Message if you want to know more, Melanie xx

24/08/2026

Have you seen our life skills development list?

Over the summer we've posted how lessons at MK Dance can help develop key life skills across the life course.

✅ Focus and self control

✅ Resilience and taking feedback

✅ Communication

✅ Memory and creativity

✅ Demonstrating confidence

Obviously the main goal of the class is to learn some new skills whilst having fun. It's amazing what we can do without it feeling like a tough session. Come and find out 🤗

Where: Barlborough village hall
When: Saturday mornings
Price: £6 per hour to be paid per calendar month.
📞 07795954436

Dance ballet, tap, modern/jazz and more funky fusions.

Member of the United teachers of dance and the guild for professional teachers of dance. Est. 1997.

17/08/2026

MK Dance - life skills no.5
Training memory and creative thinking 🤔

There are not many things that train memory, enhance creativity and give the body AND mind a thorough good workout.

Dance helps the brain to:

🧠 Build new neural pathways to accomplish movement that isn't done every day and then to do it at split second speed. Physical whole body movement not just hand to eye stuff.

🧠 Remember. I've heard this phrase many times "how do they remember all of the steps?" Here at MK Dance we're working on techniques for all learning styles. These can be used outside of the dance studio too.

🧠 Process emotion and express it in healthy ways. Competition and collaboration, team work and solo endeavours are all explored in a supportive environment.

Not convinced? Follow us for links to reports and research to demonstrate how useful dance is for cognitive development and adult brain health.

Registration open for September classes.
Saturday mornings
Barlborough village hall
Melanie 07795954436

Let's get those brains firing up 😀

14/08/2026

Did you dance as a child?
Nothing is stopping you from coming back to class.

What you can expect in our sessions for adults-

✅ Everyone is welcome no matter the level of experience, shape, size or age. Classes are tailored so that even in a mixed group everyone leaves feeling more confident with their skills than when they arrived.

✅ Life can be hectic and tough and so fun is a priority feature and peer support from class mates is huge.

✅ No one expects to enter competitions or go on stage but our classes promote progression in mastering techniques, learning new styles and exploring different ways to move our bodies.

Coming back to dance may feel like a step backward with a fear that you can't do it anymore. You can, come and see!

MK Dance
Tap and soft shoe classes available.
Contact Mel 07795954436

10/08/2026

MK Dance - life skills builder no 4.
Developing skills to demonstrate confidence!

"They're just too shy to try"

Trying a new class requires bravery to come into an unfamiliar space, with an unknown teacher and try a completely new thing.

However, I know the more you do it the more skills you develop to be able to cope with it. I still get nervous VERY nervous 🦋🦋 but I know what to do. Dancing exams taught me that it's possible to perform in front of a judge and get something positive from it. Going on stage makes it easier to go and speak in public at work. Attending workshops and residentials led to me meeting brilliant people who are now my friends. Sometimes walking into class for the first time leads to amazing things, good memories and a skill set that demonstrates confidence.

Do you know of anyone too shy to try and what could I do to help that first step? Nerves hit at all ages but we've got you 👋

Places available MK Dance
Saturday morning, Barlborough village hall
£6 per hour

To find out more: 07795954436

03/08/2026

MK Dance - life skills builder no. 3
Being resilient and accepting feedback.

How many times have you heard lately "young people these days just can't handle criticism..."

Well I can't think of many adults that love to be critiqued either but there are plenty of situations when things don't go our way and we may have to seek other people's opinions on how to improve (e.g job interviews, tests etc).

At MK Dance we build in different mechanisms for both giving and receiving feedback:

👍 Performers watch each other and say what they love and something that could be improved. It's always better to hear suggestions from peers than just me 😁.

👍Dancers work in pairs to accomplish a step or a tricky phrase. Lots of feedback is given and it's not done in front of the whole class.

👍At the end we round up what we have worked on and reflect on what we succeeded with and decide on what we need to do again in the next class.

Getting feedback shouldn't be about gritting teeth and just getting through it. It's all work in progress but we're exploring what works best for us 🙂.

Spaces available in classes.
Starting stars 9am
Teens 10 am
Adults 11am
£6 hour
Barlborough village hall, Saturday mornings.

Want to hear more?
Contact 07795954436
MK Dance

31/07/2026

10am start tomorrow dancers 🩰

26/07/2026

MK Dance - Life skills builder no. 2
Knowing how to communicate to get what you need, help others and feel great 😸

How MK Dance supports building communication skills:

🩰 Working as a team to support each others learning as well as nail the group choreography needs good listeners and confidence to ask for help.

🩰 It's not just about who can communicate through talking but dance requires storytelling through movement. Dance can be used to shake off an annoying day or express a feeling you can't say out loud.

🩰 We have opportunities to communicate to an audience through film and live performances. You know that sinking feeling when you have to get up and speak in public - well we practice showing up and getting the job done ✅.

There are many ways for members to input into their classes whether they feel like introverts or extroverts. There are loads of opportunities to make friends 💞.

Please DM if you want to know more about what we do.

MK Dance classes are on Saturday mornings.
Barlborough village hall
£6 per hour
07795954436

Address

Barlborough Village Hall
Chesterfield
S434ET

Opening Hours

9am - 1pm

Telephone

+447795954436

Website

https://sites.google.com/view/doitwithdance/home

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