Musical Theatre and Dance Schools In Sunderland

Owned by Helen Wilson and Suzanne Richardson, Absolute Cabaret are a cabaret group providing entertainment for all.

Address: 35 West Sunniside, Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BU

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Absolute-Cabaret-CIC-100057743736330/

Email: Helen.wilson@balletbefit.com

Phone: 07701 357587

City Dance Academy is a part-time non-profit dance school in association of NCDTA. We have students aged from 2 to 26 teaching tap, ballet and modern.

Address: Monkwearmouth School, Torver Crescent, Sunderland, SR6 8LG

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citydanceacademysland

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citydanceacademysland

X: https://x.com/citydancesland1

Email: mailto:info@dancejamuk.co.ukcitydanceacademy@hotmail.co.uk

Phone: 0191 581 1401 

Dance Lab, situated in the vibrant city of Sunderland, is a dance school offering a dynamic and enriching dance experience for students of all ages.

Address: 142 High Street West, Sunderland SR1 1UN

Website: https://www.dancelab-rehablab.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancelab_uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dancelabsophiesullivan

Email: dancelabsunderland@gmail.com

Phone: 07554587748

Dance JAM are a dance company based in Sunderland who provide Street Dance classes to children of all ages from our dance studio in Sunniside.

Dance JAM was formed in August 2012. There was a niche in the market in the North East for a company offering Street Dance to people out in the community and to schools & academies.

Address: 32 Villiers St, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1EJ

Website: https://dancejamuk.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dance_jam/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danceJAMuk

X: https://x.com/dancejamuk

Email: info@dancejamuk.co.uk

Phone: 0191 447 9755

diddi dance offers fun and funky preschool dance classes for children. Exploring a different dance theme each term from Bollywood to Salsa, Jive to Hip Hop, Country to Ballroom and many more, allowing the children to explore the music and movement with no pressures, also having lots of fun with a variety of props such as scarves, ribbons, pompoms and hula-hoops. 

Dancing, party games, props, bubbles, balloons and lots of FUN! Looking for an activity for your Early Years Setting? Classes are designed to work alongside the EYFS so get in touch to come in and share the fun with your nursery or preschool.

Website: https://www.diddidance.com/diddi-dance-sunderland/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diddidancesunderland

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diddidancesunderland/

Email: danielle.meighen@diddidance.com

Phone: 07769 115920

Adult Dance Classes (16+) based in Sunderland City Centre. Commercial, Ballet, Contemporary/Lyrical, Tap, Heels, Jazz and Fitness. Month memberships, dance packages, or pay as you go. No commitment, just dance.

ELDance focuses on Dance Classes specifically for Adults of all abilities in Sunderland. These classes are all choreographed by the founder Emily Lewis apart from Tap which is overrun by Iona Broomes. There is a huge variety of personalities, body shapes, abilities and background in each class and this is what makes ELDance so exciting.

Address: 42 High St W, Sunderland SR1 1UN

Website: https://www.eldance.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eldstudio.sunderland/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eldancestudio.sunderland/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eldance6584

Email: eldancestudio@hotmail.com

Phone: 07956 239374

Elevate academy of dance ranges in a variety of styles including , jazz , lyrical, ballet, tap and more.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatesunderland

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevatesunderland/

Dance school offering classes for all age and abilities in tap, modern jazz, ballet, lyrical, acrobatic and contemporary dance.

Address: 1 Westbourne Terrace, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring DH4 4QT

Website: https://www.karenshielschoolofdance.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karen_shiel_school_of_dance/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shieldance

Email: shineydancer@hotmail.co.uk

Phone: 07450 232999

Formed in 1976, Kathleen Davis Stage School has developed from a successful dancing school into a highly reputable centre for the performing arts, covering all forms of training connected with professional theatre, such as dance, drama, singing and musical theatre. 

They are one of the North East's leading performing arts establishments and cater for all of your performing arts requirements delivered by a highly qualified professional team justifiably proud of its records and achievements. Friendly environment Fully qualified teachers Expert advice First-class service Award-winning Purpose built studios Examinations taken with awarding bodies Production work and competitions.

Address: 12 Murton St, Hendon, Sunderland SR1 2RB

Website: https://kathleendavisstageschool.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleendavisstageschool

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathleendavisstageschool.co.uk

X: https://x.com/KathleenSchool

Email: kdavisdance@aol.com

Phone: 07768 357450

Intimate theatre venue hidden in the heart of Cleadon Village, home to the amateur drama society Cleadon Village Drama Club.

Address: 5 Boldon Lane, Cleadon, Sunderland SR6 7RH

Website: https://www.thelittletheatrecleadon.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelittletheatrecleadon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelittletheatrecleadon

Email: Info@littletheatrecleadon.co.uk

Phone: 0191 447 6700

MTS is an exciting new chapter in the development of musical theatre training in the North East offering a dynamic, electrifying and fulfilling college experience, guided by the principles of self-development, discipline and fearlessness. MTS allows and encourages students to excel in all areas of training, with expert industry coaches helping develop the necessary skills, passion and mindset required for the business we call “show”. 

MTS was founded in October 2018 by West End star and Arts Educational Schools London graduate Annie Guy and has gone on to become one of the leading musical theatre academies in the North East. Students from MTS (#MTSTrained) have gained places at prestigious performing arts schools, colleges and universities such as ArtsEd, Mountview, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Laine Theatre Arts, Urdang, Guilford School of Acting, Bird College, LAMDA, Italia Conti, The BRIT School and many more. 

Address: 197 High Street East, Sunderland SR1 2AX

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/musicaltheatrestudio

Website: https://www.mtsuk.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mts.sunderland/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicaltheatrestudio/

Email: info@mtsuk.org

Phone: 07720 375402

North East Dance deliver dance and fitness across the North East in schools, community venues and more.

Address: 126 Church St N, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR6 0DT

Website: https://www.northeastdance.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northeastdance_cic/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northeastdancecic/

X: https://x.com/northeastdance

Email: info@northeastdance.com

Phone: 0191 565 7270

Sunderland's new weekend Performing Arts Academy for 4-18 yrs. 

Address: C of E Academy, Rackly Way, Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/PQASunderland

Website: https://www.pqacademy.com/academies/sunderland/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pqasunderland/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pqasunderland/

X: https://x.com/pqa_official

Email: alec.gordon@pqacademy.com

Phone: 07853 162480

RA Dance offers training in Lyrical, Modern Jazz, Urban, Tap, Musical Theatre and Acro to all. Welcome all ages and abilities 3+ teaching solo, duo, trio and troupe work in Acro, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, ballet, musical theatre and urban

Address: 192 Southwick Rd, Sunderland SR5 2AG

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ra_dance_academy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RAdanceacademy

Email: rachaelatkinson1@icloud.com

Phone: 07804 587107

The Royalty Theatre, one of the North East's oldest community theatre groups. 

Providing a professional standard of theatre and entertainment to the city of Sunderland for almost 100 years.

Address: 25 The Royalty, Sunderland SR2 7PP

Website: https://royaltytheatre.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royaltytheatresunderland/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoyaltyTheatre

X: https://x.com/royaltytheatre

Email: Hiresrt@gmail.com / media@royaltytheatre.co.uk

Phone: 0191 908 5683

SK Dance is performing arts school it has been established for 27 years fully member of IDTA.

Address: 150 Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, SR4 NQX

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skdance_official/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SkDanceofficial

X: https://x.com/SkDance2

Phone: 07530 590992

Sophie Doneathy Dance offers dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern stage, Cheerleading, Street, Musical theatre, lyrical, Commercial Jazz and Acro to pupils aged 3 upward.

Address: 14 Borough Rd, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1EP

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiedoneathydance/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sophiedoneathydance/

Email: Sophiedoneathydance@gmail.com

Phone: 07827 574103

Sunderland Ballet Community Interest Company is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to raising the profile of classical ballet and related genres in the Sunderland area, and improving lives through dance.

Address: Ryhope Road, Sunderland, United Kingdom, SR2 7TG

Website: https://www.sunderlandballet.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunderlandballet

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunderlandBallet/

Email: admin@sunderlandballet.co.uk

Phone: 07740 947699

Sunderland College is a Visual & Performing Arts Academy. 

Bede Campus possesses an £11 million Arts Academy with a 200-seat commercial theatre, sound and lighting studio.

Address: Bede Campus, Durham Rd, Sunderland SR3 4AH 

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sunderlandcollege

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunderlandcollege/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunderlandcollege

X: https://x.com/sunderlandcol

Web: https://sunderlandcollege.ac.uk/

Email: https://sunderlandcollege.ac.uk/home/contact-us/

Phone: 0191 511 6000

Sunderland Dance Academy is a well established dance school in Sunderland, delivering training in Tap, Ballet, Mod and more.

Address: 65 Sorley Street, Sunderland, United Kingdom, SR4 7UY

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunderlandDanceAcademy/

Email: sunderlanddanceacademy@outlook.com

Delivered by a local team of Performing Arts professionals, Sunderland Empire Academy of Performing Arts develops skills in the 3 key Musical Theatre disciplines: Acting & Performance, Voice & Vocal Technique, and Dance. 

Address: Sunderland Empire, High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX

Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/sunderland-empire-academy-of-performing-arts/sunderland-empire/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunderlandempirecreativelearning/

Email: sunderlandeducation@theambassadors.com

Phone: 0191 566 1054

Sunderland Theatre Company is a non-profit theatre company based in the City of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. A variety of concerts, musicals and one-off productions throughout the year. The group was founded in 1893 by George F. Vincent, a local businessman who owned a music shop, and became a charity in 2002. 

The aim is to involve people from all walks of life in the dramatic arts, and to help members to develop a variety of transferable skills such as public speaking and event organisation, as well as having fun both on stage and off. Sunderland Theatre Company is a performance group based in the North East of England. Registered Charity No. 1092896

Address: Deptford and Millfield Community Centre, 270 Hylton Rd, Sunderland SR4 7XJ

LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sunderlandtco

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunderlandtheatrecompany/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunderlandTCo

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunderlandtheatrecompany

X: https://x.com/sunderlandtco

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sunderlandtheatrecompany9039

Email: stcosecretary@hotmail.com

Phone: 07957 460822

Theatre Space is an Award winning independent theatre company dedicated to performing theatre in non-theatre venues, removing barriers to engagement - social, financial, and otherwise. "Any space is a theatre space".

Address: 14a Borough Road, Sunderland, SR1 1EP

Website: https://www.theatrespace.org.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theatrespacene

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheatreSpaceNe/

X: https://x.com/theatrespacene

Email: hello@theatrespace.org.uk

Phone: 07960 838434

Performing Arts.

Study in a multidisciplinary way – which you'll know is reflective of the industry. Experiment with new things, create a personal pathway with a focus on dance, drama, or musical theatre, or a mix of all three. Personalise your studies to suit your evolving interests and aspirations. Build the necessary skills to succeed in Higher Education, recognise your own strengths and idiosyncrasies, and establish yourself as an employable practitioner.

Whether you wish to dance, act, devise, choreograph, teach, or facilitate, this course will give you the skills, techniques, confidence, and experience to be industry-ready. You'll develop as a creative and versatile individual; graduate with the best opportunities possible that'll prepare you for a successful career in the performing arts world. Successful completion of this course will qualify you for Spotlight adult performer membership.

Address: Priestman Building, 6 Green Terrace, Sunderland SR1 3PZ

Website: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/study/performing-arts/undergraduate-performing-arts/

Email: student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

Phone: 0191 515 3000

The Worx is a leading dance school located in Sunderland, in the heart of the North East of England. With a team of outstanding and experienced faculty, The Worx Academy offers full-time, professional training for aspiring dancers and performers. The academy is committed to providing specialist and individual training to help every student reach their full potential.

The Worx Academy is proud of its teaching faculty, who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the academy. Keeran Rose Greener, founder of The Worx Academy, has an extensive professional background in theatre and TV. With her experience and leadership, she has established The Worx Academy as one of the largest and most successful dance and theatre academies in the North East. Keeran's theatre credits include ensemble and swing roles in productions such as “We Will Rock You” and “Magic of the Musicals.

Address: 196-197 High Street West,  Sunderland, SR1 1UG

Website: https://theworxacademy.co.uk/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworxacademy_official/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWorxDTA

Email: dance@theworxacademy.co.uk / dance@theworxacademy.co.uk

Phone: 07772 139889 / 07494 483410