Phoenix Dance Academy

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💃 Helping kids & adults in Pontefract move through dance. 🕺
Mini Movers 3+
Lyrical 6+ to adults ✨
Cheerleading 4–17 🎀
Dance Fitness 14+ 💪
Inspiring confidence, creativity & community through dance! 🌟
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Why do we practise in front of a mirror? 🪞💃✨It might feel a bit strange at first, but it’s actually super helpful for da...
14/06/2026

Why do we practise in front of a mirror? 🪞💃✨

It might feel a bit strange at first, but it’s actually super helpful for dancers and cheerleaders 👀💪

Here’s why we do it 👇

🎯 To check technique – make sure movements are clean and correct
🧍‍♀️ To improve posture – helps us stay strong and aligned
👀 To spot mistakes early – so we can fix them straight away
💫 To build body awareness – understand how we move and look
💃 To boost confidence – see your progress as you improve

The mirror is basically your training partner 😄🪞

Do you find it helpful or a bit distracting? 👀💬

Do you know what a Grand battement is? 👀🩰✨It sounds fancy, but you’ve probably seen it in class or in dance videos befor...
14/06/2026

Do you know what a Grand battement is? 👀🩰✨

It sounds fancy, but you’ve probably seen it in class or in dance videos before 💃🔥

A Grand battement is a ballet (and lyrical) movement where you lift your working leg up high and bring it back down with control 🦵💫 It’s usually done with a straight leg and strong posture, focusing on height, power, and clean technique.

It helps build:

💪 Strength
🧘‍♀️ Flexibility
🎯 Control
✨ Clean leg lines

Have you tried grand battements in class yet? 👀💬

13/06/2026

We love how everyone brings 100% energy in class! 📣💃🔥

No one’s slacking off; just full focus, full effort, and full team spirit from start to finish. 💪✨

It’s honestly amazing to watch everyone giving it their all. 👏🤍 That’s what cheer is all about!

Keep it up team! This energy is everything! 💫

Is strength training needed in dance? 💪💃Short answer, YES, absolutely! ✨It doesn’t mean you need to lift heavy weights l...
13/06/2026

Is strength training needed in dance? 💪💃

Short answer, YES, absolutely! ✨

It doesn’t mean you need to lift heavy weights like a gym session every day, but building strength helps dancers move better, safer, and with more control 🤍

Here’s why it matters 👇

🎯 Better control – helps with turns, jumps, and balance
💪 Stronger technique – movements look cleaner and more powerful
🛡️ Injury prevention – supports joints and reduces strain
⚡ More stamina – so you can keep going through full routines
✨ Improved confidence – when your body feels strong, you dance stronger

Strength training is a big part of becoming a better dancer, even if it’s simple bodyweight work. 💃🔥

12/06/2026

Don’t be shy in front of the camera!! 📸😄💪

Continue with the shoulder exercise! 💃🔥 Keep it rolling, keep it sharp, and let those shoulders loosen up. 💪🎶

No camera shyness allowed in this class, only good vibes and even better moves. 😎💫

Let’s go team! 👏💃

I can’t dance without — 💃✨Continue this sentence! For me, I can’t dance without my dancing shoes. 😂How about you? Is it ...
12/06/2026

I can’t dance without — 💃✨

Continue this sentence! For me, I can’t dance without my dancing shoes. 😂

How about you?

Is it music 🎶?

Confidence 💪?

Your favourite shoes 👟?

A good stretch first 🧘‍♀️?

Everyone has that one thing they feel they can’t dance without… so what’s yours? 🤍

Drop your answer in the comments. 👇💬

Which of these 4 lyrical poses is your favourite? 💃✨We can’t decide! They’re all so beautiful in their own way. 🤍Each po...
11/06/2026

Which of these 4 lyrical poses is your favourite? 💃✨

We can’t decide! They’re all so beautiful in their own way. 🤍

Each pose shows a different mood, shape, and expression, but we want to know what YOU prefer. 👀💭

Drop your favourite in the comments. 💬👇

It’s decision time 👀Floor work 💃✨ or standing combos 🧍‍♀️🔥?Do you love getting low, flowing across the floor and feeling...
11/06/2026

It’s decision time 👀

Floor work 💃✨ or standing combos 🧍‍♀️🔥?

Do you love getting low, flowing across the floor and feeling the music in every movement
OR
Do you prefer sharp standing combos with energy, control, and big performance vibes?

No wrong answers here, just your style showing through 😄✨

Which one are YOU choosing? 💬👇

10/06/2026

In our adult fitness class, we always start by doing the routine in slow movements first. 🐢🎶

This helps everyone really learn the steps properly, understand the timing, and feel confident with each move before we build it up. 🤍

Then, once it’s locked in, we switch it up and take it to a faster pace 🔥⚡ and that’s where the fun really kicks in!

It’s all about building confidence first, then turning up the energy. 💫

A big appreciation post for Miss Chelsey 💃✨💖We just want to take a moment to say how grateful we are for everything she ...
10/06/2026

A big appreciation post for Miss Chelsey 💃✨💖

We just want to take a moment to say how grateful we are for everything she brings to our classes 🤍

From kids to adults, whether it’s lyrical or cheer, she teaches with so much passion, patience, and energy every single time 💫📣

She has a way of making every student feel supported while still encouraging them to grow, improve, and push themselves just that little bit further 💪✨

And honestly, her classes are always full of positivity, motivation, and smiles.

It takes a special kind of instructor to guide both children and adults with the same care, and Miss Chelsey does it so naturally 🌟

If you’ve ever been in her class, you already know the vibe is unmatched 🔥

Let’s show her some love in the comments 💬❤️

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Ropergate
Pontefract
WF81LY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 9:30pm
Friday 4pm - 9:30pm

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