Anthea M King School of Dancing

Anthea M King School of Dancing School of Dance Specialised Classes for Babies & Toddlers
MEMBER EARLY YEARS WALES. Classes are structured, fun, inspiring and educational.

Classes in Barry, Sully and Penarth

DANCE SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2021 / 2022
WALES PRESTIGE AWARD

A MULTI AWARD WINNING SCHOOL CELEBRATING 42 years OF DANCE IN 2023 .

‘Your Child is at the Heart of What we Do ‘
Enabling our students to Thrive

Classes for all ages and abilities are held in a safe, happy, friendly, caring, supportive and disciplined environment. We take a Holistic approach to all our classes in Barry, Sully and Penarth instilling a healthy mindset which helps to create confidence and strong emotional skills in all our students
Recognised School with CDMT AND BDQT. Licensed Teachers for Melody Bear-Melody Movement Early Learning. Classes for children - Ballet, Tap, Creative, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Latin American . A fusion of dance styles creating high energy, musicality and freedom of expression. Building strength and improving flexibility . Learning and Growing together, gaining life skills, keeping fit and healthy, having fun, making friends. UTD-Recognised Examination Board with CDMT London for Accredited Exams/ Medal Tests/Performance Awards
100% Pass Rate

Strictly Ballet Classes on a Sunday afternoon. Performances:-
Disneyland Paris
Her Majesty's Theatre London
Saddlers Wells Theatre London
Royal Albert Hall London
The London Palladium London
Theatre Royal Drury Lane London
Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Alton Towers (Scarefest)
New Theatre Cardiff
Sherman Theatre Cardiff
St David’s Hall Cardiff
Memorial Hall Theatre Barry

www.antheakingschoolofdancing.co.uk

Any day is a good day to celebrate dancing — and today it’s TAP! 😉Last Friday we enjoyed some fabulous tapping to music ...
21/09/2026

Any day is a good day to celebrate dancing — and today it’s TAP! 😉

Last Friday we enjoyed some fabulous tapping to music from well-known musicals, challenging ourselves with directions, turns and lots more as we found the rhythm and quite literally made music with our feet! 🎶👞

It was a little bit of a mixed bag too — some dancers were reunited with tap shoes that still fitted after the summer holidays, while for one dancer it was her very first experience of Tap!
and although there are so many wonderful benefits to Tap — from brain health, rhythm and musicality to balance, coordination and memory, there’s another very important ingredient…
Enjoyment! 💕

There’s something wonderfully satisfying about tapping out a rhythm, listening to the sound of your feet and seeing it all come together.
It’s a fantastic mental and physical workout… followed, of course, by a very long, very welcome cool drink! 😂🥤
Now that’s what I call working up a thirst! 👞💦✨

✨ STEPPING OUT OF PURPLE… ✨I think Megan’s beaming smile says it all! 🥰After half term, some of our dancers will be movi...
20/09/2026

✨ STEPPING OUT OF PURPLE… ✨
I think Megan’s beaming smile says it all! 🥰

After half term, some of our dancers will be moving up into their next class and with that comes a little change to their dancewear too. They’ll be stepping out of purple and into black! 💫

We’re absolutely delighted by the impression our new uniform has already made. Most importantly, we believe our students should feel happy, confident and comfortable in what they wear, and we really value their opinions.
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This beautiful Mesh Panel Sweetheart Neck Skirted Leotard caught our eye when we were browsing the fabulous range of dancewear displayed by IDS: International Dance Supplies at the recent ELEVATE Dance Teachers Convention at Bird College.

We loved it… and with a second option from a dance teacher friend Zazz Dance & Performing Arts we decided it was worth ordering, but our dancers had to approve it too! 😉 and because they have given it their seal of approval, it is now officially part of our school uniform and will be mandatory for those moving into their new class after half term.🧑‍🩰

There’s something rather special about changing uniform as you progress through the school. It marks another little milestone , moving forward, growing in confidence and taking that next step in your dance journey. 🩰✨
And on a personal note… I’m VERY happy that our dancers love floaty skirts! 😂💗
They’re definitely one of my favourites too!

Here’s to new classes, new challenges and a beautiful new look for the next stage of their dance journey ✨💕

20/09/2026

TODAY is Miss Kerrin’s birthday and our Magical Ballet class celebrated this occasion yesterday ( Saturday) with cake and singing ‘Happy Birthday’ ! 🎈 🎂🥳x

We hope you enjoy a wonderful day with love from us all ###💕

19/09/2026

What a lovely morning of classes! 💃✨ So much energy, smiles and hard work from everyone — you’ve all been amazing! ❤️
And now… it’s time to get ready for Strictly tonight! 🪩✨ Who else is settling in for the sparkle, sequins and dancing? 💃🕺


Saturday mornings filled with SPARKLE & MAGIC! ✨.✨SPARKLE✨Ages 2/3yrs Our youngest dancers begin their weekend with musi...
19/09/2026

Saturday mornings filled with SPARKLE & MAGIC! ✨.

✨SPARKLE✨Ages 2/3yrs
Our youngest dancers begin their weekend with music, movement, imagination and plenty of opportunities to shine with you right beside them 💕🩰✨
A gentle and engaging introduction to the world of performing arts, where little ones can explore movement, expression, ballet and singing through music, imagination and play 🎭

And then there is…
🪄 MAGICAL BALLET 🪄�For ages 3–6 years
A magical introduction to ballet where stories come to life and imaginations can dance! ✨
Through enchanting themes, storytelling, music, props and creative movement, our little dancers are encouraged to explore, imagine and express themselves as they develop their coordination, musicality, confidence and love of dance. 🩰🌸

18/09/2026

It’s our 3rd Friday into our new term and we look forward to a term filled with learning, dance, music, creativity and shared moments, as we continue to support every student to grow and flourish.🩰💃🕺

We are a warm and welcoming school where children are truly known and cared for as individuals.

Our inspiring environment helps younger children grow into confident, curious and happy learners, and as they grow, our senior students are encouraged to find their own voice, develop their artistry, build confidence and take on new challenges both in dance and in life.💫

Let’s enjoy another Friday night of Dance, Music, Friendship, Connection and Laughter 💕

💕 A little bit of dance-school community spirit! 🩰Last Saturday, we were delighted to see some of our Dance Collective d...
17/09/2026

💕 A little bit of dance-school community spirit! 🩰
Last Saturday, we were delighted to see some of our Dance Collective dancers in Penarth able to take part in a tap-shoe swap that we were able to achieve within the class. ✨

As children grow so quickly, dance shoes can sometimes have plenty of life left in them even when they’ve been outgrown. So, where possible, we love helping families swap and pass on their dance shoes between dancers — with no money changing hands! 💕

It’s a simple idea, but one that can make a real difference, and we’re so pleased that some of our dancers were able to benefit.

Just a few of our Dance Collective class pictured here last Saturday — and lots more wonderful dancers across all our classes. 💗

Dance, friendship, community — that’s what we love about our school! ✨



🩰 💕So proud of Evelyn! 💕🩰who has worked so hard towards her Ballet Jade Medal, and has received her beautiful medal and ...
16/09/2026

🩰 💕So proud of Evelyn! 💕🩰
who has worked so hard towards her Ballet Jade Medal, and has received her beautiful medal and certificate! 🏅✨ Such a lovely achievement and a special moment to celebrate. We couldn’t be prouder of you, Evelyn! Keep dancing and shining! 🌟💕

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It’s and we’re celebrating our Young Dancers Collective ✨Saturday morning class in Barry 💕 Our Young Dancers aged 7–1...
15/09/2026

It’s and we’re celebrating our Young Dancers Collective ✨Saturday morning class in Barry 💕

Our Young Dancers aged 7–10 years, have been exploring choreography in small groups and what a wonderful opportunity it was to see them approach the challenge with such confidence and creativity! 🩰✨

Working together, they experimented with the music, movement and different formations, creating some really interesting arrangements along the way. It was lovely to witness them developing not only their dance skills, but also their ability to listen, collaborate, make decisions and express their own ideas.🌟

I was inspired to introduce this piece of work following a class with Anna Morgan at Bird College during August , where I loved seeing how much creativity and individuality could come from this approach.
And it certainly proved to be something our Young Dancers really enjoyed!

Watching them take ownership of their ideas and seeing their personalities shine through was such a pleasure.
A little choreography, a lot of creativity and plenty of confidence along the way!
Well Done girls 💕

What a joy having these students altogether in our new Elevate Dance from age 9yrs through to teens It’s a lovely, upbe...
14/09/2026

What a joy having these students altogether in our new Elevate Dance from age 9yrs through to teens

It’s a lovely, upbeat class which brings together Ballet, Tap, PBT (Progressive Ballet Technique) and Musical Theatre-style dance. We work on developing dance skills, strength, coordination and confidence, while also enjoying choreography and different styles of performance .

There’s lots of variety, so the dancers get the opportunity to learn, be challenged, express themselves and enjoy dancing with their friends and there’s always something new to look forward to!

A class designed to challenge, inspire and, most importantly, keep young dancers moving, learning and enjoying their dance journey! ✨

Last week it was Ballet and PBT plus a rehearsal for our forthcoming medal tests then taking a well earned break in the September sunshine 🌞. Just loving the warmth of the early evening sun ☀️

This week - Ballet and ‘Sing with your feet.’ Where rhythm meets movement with TAP DANCE !

Enjoy a good week in school everyone 📚✏️

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