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Sarah Anne Westcott Dance Studios

Dance School of the Year

South West England Prestige Awards 2023

Inclusivity Award 2024

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Dance Classes in Devon

At Sarah Anne Westcott Dance Studios we believe that all children and adults should have the opportunity to experience the joy of dance.

We offer a wide range of dance classes for children and adults to build confidence, nurture development and make new friends in an inclusive environment.

We run dance classes at our fantastic dance studios in Bideford, Devon all week as well as classes in Torrington on Fridays.

Our classes are for all ages and experience levels.

Book a 4 week trial today!
Dance classes for all ages and abilities.
Trials available for all of our classes.
Qualified, experienced staff to help our pupils achieve.

Upcoming Events

New SEND classes starting on Saturday mornings. Find Out More
New Anatomy, Theory and Nutrition sessions between dance classes. Find Out More
Private Lessons Now Available Find Out More
Summer School 2024 - 13th to 16th August 9.30 - 3.30
(Drop off from 9am £100 per child)

our Classes

We offer a wide range of classes to suit all ages and abilities.

Our Core Values

Nurture
Inspire
Build Confidence
Empower
Community
Self Belief
Resilience

Why Choose Us?

Fun Classes

Within our classes students are making new friendships, learning self confidence, building on their self worth and being trained for future life skills.

Opportunities

We offer a wide variety of opportunities for our pupils including dance exams, performances and shows to help nurture their development and build their confidence.

Excellent Teaching

Pupils have gained bbodance scholarships in Ballet and Jazz to attend their prestigious training scheme. Former pupils have gained places at top vocational schools, going on to work in the industry.

"The dance school has been a huge part of our lives and I could not recommend it highly enough."

"They have worked consistently to enable my children to grow in confidence and pride."

Find Us

We run classes all week at our own Dance Studio in Bideford, North Devon.
We also run dance classes in Torrington on Fridays.

Sarah Anne Westcott Dance Studios

The Studios
Rope Walk, Bideford
Devon
EX39 2NA
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Castle Hill Community Hall

Castle Hill
South Street, Torrington
Devon
EX38 8AA
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"I have two children at the dance school. They have always been very welcoming, kind and patient.

They have worked consistently to enable my children, whom have anxiety and additional needs, to be able to not only access the dance classes but to grow in confidence and pride.

So much so that my 7 year old just took part in her first ballet exam. My 11 year old with additional needs has grown so much in confidence at the school that she attends with enthusiasm and excitement."
"My daughter has attended the dance school ever since she was three years old, she is now thirteen.

She has loved every minute of it. She has learnt an incredible amount and has gained confidence from extremely experienced and dedicated teachers.

She has learnt to be disciplined but most importantly of all she has lots of fun and has made great friends along the way.

The dance school has been a huge part of our lives and I could not recommend it highly enough."
"I started ballet at the ripe old age of 59, never having had lessons before. I was really fortunate to have Sarah Anne Westcott (Miss Anne!) as my teacher, as her patience and perseverance with me worked miracles.

I achieved a distinction in my BBO Grades 1 to 3 examinations and a merit in Grade 4. I then switched to the Performance Award examination preparation and gained a distinction at Grade 6. I am now working towards Grade 7!

I am 71 years old, and I know that without such excellent training I should have given up years ago."
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Sarah Anne Westcott

Sarah Anne is a registered teacher, Senior Examiner and Area Representative with bbodance and also holds teaching qualifications with the ISTD, IDTA and ABD.

She holds a certificate in Safe & Effective Dance Practice and has also taught GCSE dance. Most recently she has become a licensed teacher for the RAD Silver Swans programme and DDMIX.

Many of Sarah Anne’s pupils have gained bbodance scholarships in Ballet and Jazz to attend their prestigious training scheme and former pupils have gained places at top vocational schools, going on to work in the industry as performers on cruise lines and in Ballet companies. 

She is very proud that some of her former pupils have gained their teaching qualifications and now teach at the studios
Our Dance Teachers

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We offer trial lessons in all classes including our adult classes to make sure our classes are right for you or your child. Our 4 week trial costs £20 for any class or genre during the trial period.
We ask you to wear T-shirt and leggings, although you can wear a leotard and tights for dance classes if you already have them We have a limited number of shoes available to borrow for trial lessons. For health and safety we request hair is securely tied back off the face preferably in a bun for ballet.
A bottle of water, any medication if needed. Please leave personal items at home - we are not liable should anything be lost or stolen.
All levels and abilities are welcome to join our adult classes.
Our uniform is Bbodance regulation uniform and must be specific style/colour according to the grade/dance genre. All dance wear is stocked and may be purchased from the studios.
We encourage our students to work steadily towards exams in the BBO dance syllabus in all genres.
We operate 4 ten week terms per year September-July. Fees are payable termly in advance and may be paid by Bacs transfer, cheque or cash.

Latest News

Latest News, Updates and Information from Sarah Anne Westcott Dance Studios.
October 23, 2024

SAWDS Wins Inclusivity Award 2024: Celebrating Dance for All Abilities

We’re delighted to announce that Sarah Anne Westcott Dance Studios has won the Inclusivity Award 2024, recognising our commitment to creating a truly inclusive environment for all dancers. With SEN-specific classes and personalised support, we make dance accessible to everyone.
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March 14, 2024

Summer School is back for 2024!

We are excited to announce that Summer School is back! Four days of dance classes with our visiting guest teachers. Students will learn a wide variety of dance styles including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street, Singing, Musical Theatre and a boys-only class. Reserve your child's place today!
February 19, 2024

Private Dance Lessons at Sarah Anne Westcott Dance Studios

Embark on a personalised dance journey with our exclusive private lessons at Sarah Anne Westcott Dance Studios. Tailored to your individual goals, whether it's exam preparation, solo performance development, or simply enhancing your skills, our private sessions offer focused attention and expert guidance to elevate your dance experience like never before.
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