Principal: Jennifer M Porter RAD RTS RAD Teaching Diploma (Distinction); Choreographer Royal Ballet School trained. The New Forest Academy of Dance is principally a ballet Academy which offers ballet classes to all age groups from 2 ½ (Mums & Toddlers) to no upper age limit (Adult Ballet) in a positive and inspiring learning environment. Musical Theatre classes are offered as an optional extra. Our aim is to bring the joy of dancing into the studio and give every child the opportunity to dance with ease and grace, incorporating skills acquired in dancing classes into many aspects of their lives. Whether a child attends once weekly for fun or is considering dance as a career, ballet develops poise, self discipline, musicality, rhythm and a highly increased physical and sensory awareness. At the New Forest Academy of Dance we aim to give every child the chance to develop the dancer within them and particularly focus on developing musicality and correct basic placement alongside appropriate technique. All students are given regular opportunities to show their dancing to family and friends.