20/08/2026
✨ SEPTEMBER INTAKE NOW OPEN | ALISON AXFORD THEATRE SCHOOL ✨
Over 30 years of passion, experience and excellence in dance! ❤️
Are you looking for a dance school where pupils receive high-quality training, individual attention and incredible performance opportunities?
At Alison Axford Theatre School (AAX), we deliberately keep our class numbers smaller, allowing our fully qualified teachers to give every pupil the attention they deserve.
🌟 MEET OUR TEAM 🌟
Alison Axford LISTD – Principal
Specialising in Tap & Modern, Alison brings over 30 years of teaching experience and a wealth of knowledge in dance training.
Jennifer Alvarez AISTD
Specialising in Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Modern & Lyrical Fusion, alongside our unique Tip Tap Toe classes for our tiniest dancers.
Jasmine Downer ARAD
Specialising in RAD Ballet, Contemporary & Lyrical.
Dawn Bywaters AISTD
Specialising in our younger pupils, helping them build strong foundations while developing confidence and a genuine love of dance.
Mackenzie Cockburn - Guest tap teacher, World champion with his amazing talent in Tap!
Joanne Denham ARAD - Guest ballet teacher with a wealth of knowledge and passion for ballet particularly.
🏆 OUTSTANDING EXAMINATION RESULTS
We are incredibly proud of the results our pupils achieve through our structured, professional training.
We offer examination training in:
🩰 RAD Ballet
🎭 ISTD Modern
👞 ISTD Tap
✨ ISTD Jazz
🌟 ISTD Contemporary
And there's so much more!
🔥 Street Commercial
📣 Cheerleading
🤸 Acrobatics
🎭 Musical Theatre
👞 Adult Tap
💪 Body Conditioning
For pupils wanting to train across multiple disciplines, we also offer Unlimited Scholar Packages, giving dedicated dancers the opportunity to immerse themselves in their training and progress across a wide range of styles.
🌟 INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES 🌟
We believe dance should be about more than simply attending a class — it's about creating memories, experiences and opportunities.
We have just returned from an incredible performance opportunity at Disneyland Paris, where our students performed to a packed venue.
The feedback from the technical team at Disney was excellent, and our students absolutely shone on stage. ✨
Watching from the audience were our incredibly proud parents — the pride was quite simply bursting from the room! ❤️
These are the moments that make all the hard work, rehearsals and dedication worthwhile.
🎭 OUR AUTUMN TERM
Our new term begins Tuesday 1st September, when we will also begin working towards our exciting AAX School Show.
🏆 FESTIVALS & COMPETITIONS
Festival and competition work is available for pupils who would like to challenge themselves further, develop their performance skills and experience the excitement of performing competitively.
💻 PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are available to book conveniently online for pupils wanting additional support, preparation or performance training.
🏡 OUR OWN STUDIOS IN PAIGNTON
Our pupils train in our own dedicated studios, with a comfortable lounge area where parents and families can relax while waiting.
❤️ WHY AAX?
✔️ Over 30 years of experience
✔️ Fully qualified, highly experienced teachers
✔️ Smaller class numbers
✔️ Professional examination training
✔️ Outstanding exam results
✔️ Extensive performance opportunities
✔️ Festival & competition opportunities
✔️ Unlimited Scholar Packages
✔️ Private lessons available
✔️ Dedicated studios in Paignton
✔️ A welcoming, supportive environment
✔️ Training for enjoyment, confidence and serious progression
✨ SEPTEMBER INTAKE NOW OPEN ✨
We are delighted to be opening our doors and accepting new pupils for our September intake.
We intentionally keep numbers on the smaller side so that every pupil can receive the care, encouragement and attention they deserve.
🎁 FREE WEEK OF TRIAL CLASSES! 🎁
Why not come along, meet our wonderful team, experience our classes and see what makes AAX so special?
📧 Email [email protected] NOW to secure your FREE WEEK of trial classes.
⚠️ Places are limited, so please be quick!
We regularly hear pupils and parents say:
“I wish we'd found AAX sooner!”
❤️ Don't let that be you!
If you've been thinking about starting dance, returning to dance, or finding a school where your child can grow, flourish, perform and achieve, now is the perfect time to join us.
✨ Alison Axford Theatre School
Over 30 years of inspiring, training and creating memories for the next generation of dancers. ✨
