Founded in 1999 by professional dancer Deana Morgan, the D M Academy offers tuition in all dance and performing arts disciplines. It has a great reputation within dance circles in West Yorkshire and is recognised by the Council for Dance Education and Training as a pre-vocational training establishment.
The D M Academy’s teaching philosophy is to encourage and nurture each participant to enable their full potential, whilst having a positive, life enhancing experience. Whether training for fun and fitness, or preparing for a career in the performing arts, D M Academy has something for everyone.
Children are prepared for IDTA and RAD theatre and street examinations, as well as participating in local, national and international dance competitions & performances.
DMA Kidz was launched in 2004 to provide a natural progression from dance to the study of the three main performing arts. This offers children the chance to develop skills in drama and song, so developing the triple threat potential and creating all round performers.
The school operates its own DMA Associate Ballet training programme for students who show exceptional ability in classical ballet. It is delivered under the expert guidance of former professional ballet dancers and focuses on technique, musicality and discipline.
In addition to the usual theatre dance subjects: classical ballet, tap, modern jazz and theatre craft, there’s HIP HOP, street dance and cheerleading, to keep our students even more fit and active. A new addition to the DMA menu is ZUMBA. Exercise in disguise, ZUMBA is a Latin inspired dance fitness craze has swept the USA and is now going global. “Ditch the Workout and Join the Party!”
Many of our ex-students are now training professionally with the Royal Ballet School, Elmhurst School for Dance, Arts Educational and Laine Theatre Arts (among others). Some are now performing professionally: Damien Poole (Grease, West End), Bleu Woodward (Mamma Mia World Tour) and Kimberley Walsh (Girls Aloud).
So whether you want to ballet or boogie, tap or tango, let D M Academy get you started. All our staff are trained to the very highest standards, fully qualified and CRB checked. Many have previous or current professional experience to guide you or your child to success.