Holiday workshop at NFAD

Workshops and Holiday Courses

Barre workshop at New Forest Academy of Dance

Workshops & Holiday Courses

Alongside our regular class timetable, NFAD offers a variety of exciting workshops and holiday sessions for both children and adults throughout the year. These are designed to develop new skills, build confidence, and above all — bring the joy of dance into new and engaging settings. Scroll down to see the full list of our upcoming sessions and make a booking.

Children’s Holiday Courses (Ages 2½ and up)

Our popular school holiday courses offer children a fun, active and creative way to spend their break. Held at Lymington Community Centre, our sessions include a mix of dance, singing, and themed crafts, all led by our friendly, highly qualified and experienced teachers.

  • Mini Movers (Ages 2½–4)
    Short, playful sessions (typically 2 hours) designed to engage younger dancers through imagination, movement and music

  • Themed Dance Days (School-age children)
    Full-day workshops (9:00am–3:30pm) built around popular children’s films and stories – past themes have included Barbie, The Nutcracker, Encanto and Madagascar. Each day includes dancing, themed activities and crafts.

These courses are suitable for both new and returning dancers — no prior experience is necessary.

Students attending an NFAD Holiday Course

NFAD Associates Programme

Across the year, we run Saturday skills workshops through our associates programme, focused on developing technique in areas like:

  • Jumps and Turns

  • Choreography

  • Creative Dance and Improvisation

  • Audition Prep

These 2-hour sessions are open to students from Y7 to Y13 and over, and offer a great opportunity to focus on a particular skillset in a supportive, mixed-age environment. Skills developed in these workshops can be applied across all dance styles.

Pointe shoes from behind

Adult Dance Workshops

Our weekend adult workshops are a great way to explore a new dance style or build on your existing skills. Each 2-hour session focuses on one or more choreographed routines in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Past workshops have included Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance and Jazz Fusion.

Workshops are suitable for all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced dancers looking for a fun challenge.

Adult Dance at New Forest Academy of Dance

Upcoming workshops and holiday courses

  • NAP - Turns Intensive

    Date - 18th October 2025 13:00 - 15:00

    Age - Y7 - Y13

    Cost £15

    Focus on improving your turns in this NFAD Associates workshop lead by Miss Amy

    NFAD Associates Programme Graphic
  • Scooby Doo Mini Workshop

    Date - 27th October 2025 10:00 - 12:-00

    Age 2.5 - YR

    Cost £12

    Get ready for some spooky fun! Our Scooby-Doo Mini Dance Workshop is perfect for children aged 2.5–Year R.

    Scooby Doo Workshop poster
  • K-Pop Demon Hunters dance workshop SOLD OUT

    Date - 28th October 09:00 - 15:30

    Age - YR - Y6

    Cost - £40

    This session is SOLD OUT but there are spaces on the 29th October session bookable below.

    K-pop Demon hunters workshop graphic
  • K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Workshop

    Date - 29th October 2025 09:00 - 15:30

    Age - YR - Y6

    Cost - £40

    Due to popular demand we are running this session twice! Book asap to avoid disappointment.

    K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Workshop Graphic
  • NAP - Improvisation and Creative Dance

    Date - 29th November 2025 13:00 - 15:00

    Age - Y7 - Y13

    Cost £15

    Unleash your creativity and gain confidence in improvisation with guest teacher Miss Holly.

    NFAD Associates Programme Graphic
  • Adult Heels Workshop

    Date - 7th November 2025 19:00 - 21:00

    Age - 18+

    Cost £20

    Join Grace Bullard to learn a dynamic routine in a fun and supportive environment. Heels optional!

    Adult Heels Class graphic
  • Butterfly Mind Workshop

    Date - 9th November 2025 10:00 - 16:00

    Age - Y6 - Y13

    Cost - £40

    Guest teacher Kim Rodgers combines dance, and mindset coaching to build confidence, manage anxiety, and thrive.

    Butterfly Mind Workshop Image

Past workshops and holiday courses

  • Musical In a week 2025

    Students spent an energetic and creative week learning a musical, ready for the Friday afternoon performance!

    NFAD Musical in a week
  • NAP - Strength and Flexibility

    The first of our fantastic NFAD Associate Programme 2025 workshops - Strength and Flexibility with Miss Amy.

    NAP Workshop Graphic
  • Adult Contemporary

    Adult Contemporary Dance with Miss Grace - a challenging and expressive afternoon for all abilities.

    Adult Contemporary Dance Class Graphic