Bringing dance to life from 18 months to adults
Dance classes across Kenilworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Evesham and New Milton. Named teachers, proper IDTA exams, and real shows turn nervous beginners into confident performers.
Named, qualified teacherswho know every dancer by name
- IDTA pass rate
- 100%
- IDTA pass rate
- on stage
- 185+
- on stage
100% IDTA pass rate
Every exam session, every year
Four friendly locations
Find your local class
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Classes for every age
A class for everyone
From first wobbly steps at 18 months to adults dancing for fitness and fun, there's a Zest Dance class for every age and level.
18 months – preschoolToddlers
Little Lemons: ballet fundamentals, pop dance, and creative movement for our tiniest dancers.
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Reception – teensChildren & Teens
Ballet, tap, modern, street dance, acro, and musical theatre across all age groups.
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DanceFit and adult street dance — fun, social, fitness-led, and zero experience needed.
Explore classesFounded 2018
From one class to hundreds of students
Meet the founder
Hi, I'm Miss Frankie
I started Zest Dance in 2018 with a single Little Lemons class and a simple belief: that dance should be joyful, confidence-building, and accessible to every child. What began as a handful of toddlers in Kenilworth has grown into something I'm incredibly proud of: hundreds of students across four locations, a 100% IDTA exam pass rate, and (most importantly) a community that genuinely cares about each other.
Every class I teach, I remember what it felt like to be a nervous beginner. That's why we take time to know every student by name, celebrate every milestone, and make sure every child feels seen, whether they're in their first Little Lemons session or stepping onto a competition stage.
— Frankie, Principal & Founder
In their own words
Hear it from the dancers
We asked the kids what they love about Zest Dance. Here's what they said.
Why Zest Dance
Why families choose us
We've grown from one Little Lemons class in 2018 to four locations and hundreds of students, because we genuinely care about every child and every dancer.
Named teachers, real community
Your child isn't a number. Miss Frankie and the team know every student by name and share in every milestone, from first steps to first show.
Accredited and properly examined
We use the IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) exam board and have achieved a 100% pass rate across every session we've ever run.
Real performance opportunities
Annual shows with 185+ students, competition entries, and trophies. Every student gets to stand on a real stage.
1st place
Addacity competition
Shows · Competitions · Exams
The spotlight belongs to every single child
At Zest Dance, the show isn't reserved for the “talented” few. From your three-year-old in their first tutu to our competition team veterans, every student performs in a proper production: real costumes, real lighting, a real audience cheering them on.
Watching your child take their bow for the first time is something you'll never forget. We make sure every single one of them gets that moment.
- students performing
- 185+
- students performing
- years of shows
- 7+
- years of shows
- student on stage
- Every
- student on stage
What families say
Hundreds of students, thousands of milestones
Here are a few of their stories.
“My daughter loves her dance lessons with Miss Frankie every Monday. Her classes are really fun and engaging and have really helped bring my little one out of her shell.”
Naomi
Parent, Kenilworth
“My 7 year old daughter loves her dance classes. She is very shy, and Miss Frankie always looks after her. We've seen such a change in her confidence.”
Sarah
Parent, Stratford-upon-Avon
“The best friendships are made at dance. The whole team makes every child feel so welcome; it's a genuinely special place.”
Emma
Parent, Kenilworth
“Zest Dance is so much more than a dance school. The teachers genuinely love what they do, and it shows. My son looks forward to every single class.”
Laura
Parent, Evesham
“We've tried other dance schools before and nothing compares. The shows are incredible; seeing my daughter on stage for the first time was genuinely emotional.”
Claire
Parent, Stratford-upon-Avon
“I started DanceFit as an adult with zero dance experience. Within a few weeks I was hooked. Fun, welcoming, and a brilliant workout.”
Jess
Adult student, Kenilworth
Come and try a class
Their first class could be the start of something big.
- Two full weeks of classes from £14–£20
- No long-term commitment
- Friendly teachers who help nervous beginners settle in