Thanet School of Dance

Thanet School of Dance Ballroom - Latin - Disco Freestyle - Rock ‘n’ Roll - Line Dance - Argentine Tango -All Ages/Abilities We also specialise in Wedding Dance Choreography.

Thanet School of Dance provide classes and private tuition in Modern Ballroom, Latin American, Disco Freestyle, Rock 'n' Roll, Salsa, Argentine Tango & Line Dance in the Thanet area. All ages and all abilities are taught, from newcomers to dance taking their first tentative steps, to the social dancer, to the competitor. High quality, structured teacher training is also available. Singles and coup

les are equally welcome to classes and for private lessons. Our aim is to provide fun-filled lessons while still teaching the fundamental aspects of each discipline. All pupils have the opportunity of taking part in medal tests and competitions with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), the world's leading dance examinations board. Thanet School of Dance is the only dance school in East Kent to have a Fellow of the ISTD and qualified Dance Sport Examiner onboard, Mrs. Rachel Wadey F.I.S.T.D, ensuring our pupils achieve the highest standards possible. Our ISTD trained and qualified Instructors are as excited and passionate about dance as our members, and strive to exceed all your expectations. All Instructors hold Enhanced DBS Disclosures and are fully Insured.

22/06/2026

Well done to all who joined us on Saturday morning for our ISTD Medal Presentation. You all danced beautifully! 🏅💃🕺

22/06/2026

IMPORTANT. Please make sure your child brings water or a suitable drink with them to their classes. This is especially important during the current weather we are having at the moment. Thank you!🌞💃🕺

16/06/2026

Ready for some wonderful Waltz’s, sassy Samba’s and powerful Paso’s?

Come and join us this Saturday to celebrate our students getting the highest achievements on their ISTD medal exams!🏅

Will we see you there? 💃🕺🌟

Apologies for the delay in putting the results up!Herne Bay Dance Festival - Sunday 17th May 2026. Results 🏆:Junior & Ad...
24/05/2026

Apologies for the delay in putting the results up!

Herne Bay Dance Festival - Sunday 17th May 2026.

Results 🏆:

Junior & Adult Ballroom Student/Teacher

Junior First Timers/Beginner Waltz:
2nd Place: Ella 🥈

Junior Social Dance Test Waltz:
3rd Place: Edith 🥉
7th Place: Rufus 🏅
8th Place: Ella 🏅

Junior Pre Bronze Quickstep:
4th Place: Sienna 🏅

Junior Bronze Tango:
6th Place: Kayleigh 🏅

U35’s Bronze Tango:
7th Place: Anah 🏅
8th Place: Edward 🏅

U35’s Silver/Gold Quickstep:
4th Place: Ellie F 🏅

Junior Ballroom Solo Event - All Ages/Levels Tango: 13 entries
Recall to Semi-Final: Edith

Adult Ballroom Solo Event - All Ages/Levels
Tango: 2 Heats - 21 entries
1st Place: Ellie F 🏆

Ballroom Couples

Junior to Bronze Waltz: 8 entries
4th Place: Kayleigh & Anah 🏅
5th Place: Sienna & Edith 🏅
6th Place: Rufus & Anah 🏅

Under 45’s Up to Bronze Waltz: 8 entries
3rd Place: Edward & Amelia 🥉

Under 45’s Silver+ Tango: 9 entries
5th Place: Ellie F & Anah 🏅

Junior & Adult Latin Student/Teacher

Junior First Timers/Beginner CCC:
2nd Place: Ella 🥈

Junior Social Dance Test CCC:
2nd Place: Edith 🥈
6th Place Tie: Ella & Rufus 🏅

Junior Pre Bronze Jive:
5th Place: Sienna 🏅

Junior Bronze Rumba:
5th Place: Kayleigh 🏅

U35’s Social & Pre-Bronze CCC: 2 Heats - 11 entries
5th Place: Amelia 🏅

U35’s Bronze Rumba:
6th Place: Anah 🏅
8th Place: Edward 🏅

U35's Silver/Gold CCC:
5th Place: Ellie F 🏅

Junior Latin Solo Event - All Ages/Levels Jive: 2 Heats - 16 entries
2nd Place: Sienna 🥈
Recall to Semi-Final: Edith 🏅

Adult Latin Solo Event - All Ages/Levels
Rumba: 2 Heats - 24 entries
Recall to Semi-Final: Ellie F

Latin Couples

Junior to Bronze CCC: 8 entries
3rd Place: Sienna & Edith 🥉
5th Place: Kayleigh & Anah 🏅
8th Place: Rufus & Ella 🏅

Congratulations to all our dancers that competed, everyone made at least 2 finals! 🏆🥇We are so proud of you all! 👏💃🕺

Special mention to Edward, who danced his first competition with us 👏 Also, well done to Edward & Amelia, and Rufus & Ella, for dancing together for the first time after only a few lessons! 👏

Thanks go out to my assistants, Karen & Ellie, for their help with the partnering. 🥰

17/05/2026

Good luck to our dancers competing in Herne Bay today! Please note time change: Doors open at 1pm. First round 1.45pm.
See you soon! 💃🕺

06/05/2026

Reminder: Ticket payment is due by Saturday please! 🙏💃🕺🏆

29/04/2026

Happy International Dance Day!

Our next competition is on Sunday 17th May.

Are you ready? 💃🕺🏆🏆🏆

22/04/2026

We have some exciting news to share...

Well done to all students who took a medal test on 7th April.

100% of candidates passed, all with the highest award of Honours!

We are very proud of each and every one of you! ✨💃🕺

We are back at Dame Janet Primary tonight for dance classes! 💃🕺🪩Please ensure Term fees are paid by bank transfer before...
21/04/2026

We are back at Dame Janet Primary tonight for dance classes! 💃🕺🪩

Please ensure Term fees are paid by bank transfer before attending your first class back.

We also have our adult beginners Ballroom & Latin class from 7.15pm - 8.00pm, if you would like to join our friendly group! 👣😁

Good luck to all students taking their ISTD medal tests tomorrow! 🕺💃✨…Don’t forget to smile! 😁 ...
06/04/2026

Good luck to all students taking their ISTD medal tests tomorrow! 🕺💃✨

…Don’t forget to smile! 😁

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