FAQs

Yes! We have a variety of space we hire out to Commercial & Charities/Community Groups. Our studio is available from 9.00am – 8.00pm, however bookings are to only be made in 8-hour blocks.

Please refer to our Studio Hire Sheet on our Studio Hire Page for more information!

We do offer a discounted price for charities and community groups.

Please refer to our Studio Hire Rates Card for more information.

We do not have a designated performance space, but depending on the type of performance you wish to do the studio can accommodate a performance space.

You will have access to the room that you’ve hired, including toilets. If you’ve hired a room on the 4th floor, you will also have access to ‘The Chill’ (Kitchen).

The Studio, The Chill, The Safe & The Basement.

Yes, the front of building is ramped and there is a lift to all available hire spaces. We also have accessible toilets in our Basement and on the 4^th floor.  The Studio is accessible by a double door, however The Basement, The Chill & The Safe can only be accessed via a standard single width light weight door.

We provide basic assistance however, we do not offer technical support; you would need to bring your own lighting technician for additional technical or lighting support.

If furniture set up or equipment set up is communicated prior to the booking, we can set up the studio ready for your booking.

There is no designated parking space or a loading bay for our building, however, Bucknall Street located alongside our building is our closest pick-up & drop-off spot.

Unfortunately, we are not open on Sundays, we are only open 9.00am – 8.00pm on weekdays.

Impact Dance doesn’t offer adult dance classes; however, we have teachers that run adult dance classes in our space.

The Academy mainly focuses on Hip-Hop Dance training; however, a variety of dance styles can be offered throughout different terms.

Impact Dance Academy is for young people aged 11 – 19yrs.

On the rare occasion, there may be extenuating circumstances under which we are prepared to accept students under the age of 11yrs. This is done on a case-by-case basis.

There is currently no waiting list for the Academy.

There is no audition process for the Academy. Impact Dance welcomes young people of all abilities to train with the Academy, and all students will have at least 2 performance opportunities a year. 

Impact Dance welcomes young people of all abilities to train with the Academy. While some prior dance experience can be helpful, it is not a prerequisite to participation. The Academy offers its 1st session to new students as a free taster, so you can come and experience the level for yourself.

All students will have at least 2 performance opportunities a year.  

Occasionally additional performance opportunities with the Academy will arise and these are not always offered out to all students. Selection of dancers for additional performance opportunities can be based on a number of factors, from the number of performers required for a piece by the commissioning programme, the skill level required for the piece, student’s attendance record and attitude are also considerations in selection.

The Academy runs every Saturday from 9.45am – 1pm at our Shaftesbury Avenue, London studio. Academy members are expected to commit to the weekly Saturday training sessions, plus occasional additional rehearsals, as-and-when required for performances. 

There is no uniform for the Academy. Please come in comfortable, close-fitting clothes that you can move in easily. Socks can be worn as an alternative to shoes for ballet class.

You may have noticed dancers in our photos wearing Impact “squad” t-shirts; Dancers that have been in the Academy for over a term and demonstrated a commitment to the Academy are awarded “Squad t-shirts” with a unique number printed on the back. These do not come at any financial cost to the participant.

Costumes for performances are provided by Impact Dance.

Auditions for our Youth Dance Company are held at the beginning of the September term. Occasionally there are additional auditions held at other points in the year. Please enquire if you are interested in auditioning for the company.

Impact Youth Company members are expected to train weekly with the Academy. Youth Company rehearsals are held on a Saturday after Academy from 1.45pm – 3pm.

Impact Youth Company performs regularly throughout the year. Performances range from local festivals to national and international touring opportunities.  
 
Performance opportunities are not always offered out to all company members. Selection of dancers for performances can be based on a number of factors, from the number of performers required for a piece by the commissioning programme, the skill level required for the piece, student’s attendance record and attitude are also considerations in selection. 

The Youth Company exists to create and perform work. Training from 1.45pm – 3pm comprises the choreographic / creative process of making work and rehearsals for performances. 

Impact Dance works mainly with Hip Hop and Street Dance styles, but is also influenced by a range of techniques, including contemporary and theatre.  

Not every Youth Company member wants to go on to professional training, however, the company provides excellent experience for those who do. Company members and alumni have gained places on both pre-vocation and vocational training courses including: 

The Brit School 
Rambert 
The Place – Centre for Advanced Training scheme 
Platinum 
East London University – Dance: BA (Hons) 
Middlesex University – Dance: BA (Hons) 
 
You can find out more about what our company members have gone on to do HERE! 

Schools can book one-off workshops, afterschool clubs and projects with Impact Dance. Please contact our Head of Engagement Joey for details joey@impactdance.co.uk  

Impact Dance offer after-school clubs in secondary schools. Please contact our Head of Engagement Joey for details joey@impactdance.co.uk 

Impact Dance offer a range of bespoke CPD offerings to PE and Dance teachers to support teaching dance in schools. Please contact our Head of Engagement to discuss your specific needs. School teachers are also welcome to apply for Impact Dance’s CPD Teaching Dance course.  

Impact Dance’s work focuses on secondary school age and above (11 – 19yrs) however, we do also on occasion offer work in primary schools. Please speak to our Head of Engagement for details joey@impactdance.co.uk 

Workshop fees range depending on project. We do not wish cost to be a prohibitive factor in children and young people accessing dance, so please speak to our Head of Engagement to discuss your project requirements and budget joey@impactdance.co.uk

Impact Dance has a commitment to offering work experience to young people. To enquire about availability, please complete a form on our work experience page.

Impact Dance aims to offer a broad experience, allowing students to see all aspects of a working dance company in action. This will typically include participation in our Academy dance classes, administrational tasks in the office, production elements and where possible, we aim to offer a show or event experience – assisting backstage or front of house.

Impact Dance will work with the individual or school to tailor the experience to the student’s interests as much as possible.

We typically offer 1-week blocks, due to demand. Shorter placements are possible. Please enquire if your school or college requires a longer time period as this may on occasion be possible.

Impact Dance welcomes enquiries from Colleges and Universities regarding placements, but we do not currently offer official internships.

Check out our Events and Opportunities page on the website for the latest information about performances. 

Click HERE to view where Impact have performed.  

You can get in touch with our Senior Producer, paige@impactdance.co.uk for more information regarding this.

Impact Dance offers mentoring to emerging artists and choreographers. We also occasionally offer CPD workshops and courses. Please check out our Events and Opportunities page on the website for the latest information or contact joey@impactdance.co.uk for more information.

Impact Dance offers consultancy to organisations and companies in the area of Hip Hop Dance, Hip Hop Dance Theatre and Street Dance, The creation of performance work, Community and Engagement strategy with Young People, Academy set-up, Culture Building work with young people.

Impact Dance also offers mentoring to emerging artists, dance teachers, choreographers and dance administrators. Mentoring is assessed and offered on a case-by-case basis.

Please contact Hakeem@impactdance.co.uk for further information.

Dancers from the Academy and Youth Company go on to a range of roles and professions both in and outside of dance. They include choreographers, performers, actors, musicians, dance therapists, entrepreneurs, university graduates, singers, fitness instructors, dance school principals, teachers, youth workers, TV Radio presenters & MORE! 
 
Not every young person wants to go on to professional training, however, the company provides excellent experience for those who do. Company members and alumni have gained places on both pre-vocation and vocational training courses at recognised institutions such as:  
 
The Brit School 
Rambert 
The Place – Centre for Advanced Training scheme 
Platinum 
East London University – Dance: BA (Hons) 
Middlesex University – Dance: BA (Hons) 
 
You can find out more about what our company members have gone on to do HERE!  

If you would like to contribute an article to our blog page, please write to Gina Luckett at gina@impactdance.co.uk with your proposal.