For all enquiries, email BowdonDanceAcademy@gmail.com
07773 650939
Bowdon Dance Academy
Established over 50 years ago, Bowdon Dance Academy with its wealth of professional dance expertise, has been successfully training and inspiring dancers, young and old, to achieve their dreams and goals.
All Classes are held at the Jubilee Centre in Bowdon, which has free parking and is close to Altrincham, Hale and Timperley.
Please email BowdonDanceAcademy@gmail.com with all enquiries.
We are led by a fully qualified, former professional dancer, who is able to bring out the best in children and adults alike. We are a family friendly school with a welcoming attitude and a desire to help our students to achieve their full potential . We aim to inspire confidence, encourage growth and nurture a love for dancing. Our exam results speak for themselves. We are delighted and proud of our students for achieving not only excellent marks, but the belief in themselves.
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We are affiliated with the British Ballet Organization who cover all dance disciplines. We run Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance classes for children, and Ballet and Tap classes for Adults.
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For details of our classes, please see here
Our Teachers
Patricia Parkinson
BTDA Teaching Diploma. Registered Member of bbodance. Lamda music Advance
Patricia Parkinson, affectionately known as Mrs. P, has over 40 years of teaching experience. She trained at the Arts Educational and has had a varied career in dance. Her love of teaching is evident in the care and time spent on pupils. In her own words “ Dance is not just about the talented pupils, it is so much more; it builds confidence, teaches children about imagination and music. It is so rewarding to see a child develop their skills and express the musicality of dance. All children have something to offer and I am so fortunate to be able to motivate and encourage their abilities.”
Ellia Rhodes - Teacher
MA, AM bbodance
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Ellia began her dance teaching journey in 2019 as a dance assistant to Mrs Parkinson. After two years, she progressed to the role of dance teacher in training. Over the past five years, she has taught BBO grades ranging from Baby Ballet to Intermediate level, covering ballet, modern and tap.
Ellia is a warm and encouraging teacher who loves working with younger children, and our students absolutely adore her. She has also built an excellent reputation when teaching senior students, where her focus on wellbeing, developing technical precision, and fostering a genuine enjoyment of dance forms the foundation of her classes.
Ellia’s own training began in 2011 when she enrolled with Patricia Parkinson at Bowdon Dance Academy, studying ballet, modern and tap. Under Patricia Parkinson’s expert tuition, Ellia achieved excellent results in her examinations, reaching BBO Grade 6 qualifications.
Sadly, Ellia was forced to stop dancing due to a painful knee growth condition. However, a year after her diagnosis, and recognising Ellia’s great potential as a teacher, Patricia Parkinson invited her back to the academy as a dance assistant. Under Patricia’s continued guidance and mentorship, Ellia progressed to become a highly regarded dance teacher.
Kitty Barlow - Intermediate Foundation Ballet Student
Assists with Intro to Tap and Ballet.
Kitty is a talented dancer, currently studying British Ballet Organisation (BBO) grade Intermediate Foundation. She is Bowdon Dance Academy’s assistant dance teacher, assisting from intro to grade 3 in ballet and tap.
At Bowdon Dance Academy, training is rooted in high standards, encouragement and individual attention, while maintaining a positive, nurturing atmosphere. Explore our site for more information, and please feel free to reach out with any questions.
