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Monday 4:30pm - 9pm Tuesday 4:30pm - 9pm Wednesday 4:30pm - 9pm Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Friday 4:15pm - 9pm Saturday 10:30am - 2:45pm

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BSA Whitby (Benson Stage Academy) was founded in 1953 by Barbara Benson-Smith, MBE.

BSA Whitby is a well established private registered dance school, specialising in the teaching of ballet, tap, freestyle, jazz, lyrical, musical theatre & street dance. As a former pupil and teacher for Miss Benson-Smith, in 2010, Julia Howard-Trillo took the Academy into her very capable hands, taking over as Principal. BSA Whitby aims to provide an excellent tuition in dance for all, whether pupils are wishing to take their dancing to a professional level, or are simply wanting to dance for enjoyment. We will strive to help all pupils achieve the highest grades possible in their chosen dance subjects, hoping that some of them will enter full time Stage or Dance schools on completing their training with us. Ballet will form the basis of all dance taught in the Academy and is absolutely essential for the serious student hoping to make a career in the dance world. All professional dancers whether performing ballroom, jazz, tap or freestyle have received a good grounding in ballet, helping them achieve suppleness, posture and the grace of movement that is required. Introductions can be made to theatre companies on behalf of students seeking an audition for summer season work. We regularly participate in charitable events within the local community, and hold 2 fundraising shows a year raising money for our chosen charities.

31/10/2026

Come and support the Students of BSA Whitby in their 2026 show. Everyone involved has been working incredibly hard for the past couple of months! The Michael Jackson finale is not to be missed. Just under 4 weeks to go…… 💜xx

30/10/2026

12/10/2026

A huge thank you to Valerie Laws and the NATD for inviting me to teach the Jazz lecture yesterday at the Spa Pavilion in Whitby. 💜
Many thanks also to my fabulous teacher, Abbey Emmerson, for demonstrating the choreography so beautifully.
All the students had such an enjoyable afternoon, and the students from schools across the North East were an absolute pleasure to teach. It was also lovely working alongside Evelyn and Holly, who delivered the Ballet and Commercial lectures.
Well done to everyone who took part! The North East certainly has an abundance of talent, and it was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, passion and dedication from everyone. 🌟
Here’s to many more inspiring theatre workshop days! 💜✨

06/10/2026

Fantastic achievements! 🤩

Whitby's Benson Stage Academy students successful in UKA dance examinations

03/10/2026

🎀✨ PRESCHOOL DANCE CLASS – NEW PLACES AVAILABLE! ✨🎀

Is your little one ready to dance, twirl, tap and have lots of fun? 🩰💗

Our Preschool Dance Class is a fun, friendly and nurturing introduction to dance, specially designed for little ones.

🌟 JAZZ – Fun, upbeat and full of energy!
🩰 BALLET – Building confidence, coordination and graceful movement.
👞 TAP – Developing rhythm, timing and lots of toe-tapping fun!

📅 Saturday mornings
⏰ 9:45–10:30am
👧 Ages 2.5–4 years

💗 We’re currently accepting new places!

It’s the perfect way for your little one to build confidence, make friends and discover the joy of dance in a fun and supportive environment.

✨ Give your child the gift of dance! ✨

📩 Get in touch today to book your place!

Benson Stage Academy
Dream • Learn • Perform 🎭✨

02/10/2026

Dancers please support the NATD dance workshop day Sunday 11th October! 🩰💃🧑‍🩰

06/09/2026

✨ Don’t miss your chance to enrol your little one in our brand-new Pre-School Dance Class! 🩰

A fun and friendly introduction to dance, designed to support your child’s social, cognitive and physical development while building confidence, coordination and creativity through movement.

It’s the perfect way for little ones to learn, make friends and have lots of fun along the way! 💕

Get in touch today to secure your child’s place! 🌟

Address

Waterstead Lane
Whitby
YO211PZ

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday	4:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 9pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday	4:15pm - 9pm
Saturday	10:30am - 2:45pm

Telephone

01947 604861

Website

http://www.bensonstageacademy-whitby.co.uk/index.html

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