Dance teachers in Holyhead, Llangefni, Llanfairpwll and Bangor, Wales
At Barton Dance and Drama Academy in Holyhead, Wales, we make it a priority to promote confidence in our students, and to empower them to make an impact in class and on stage. Our highly qualified dance teachers are dedicated to infusing an artistic presence into every student’s soul. For more information, feel free to talk to a member of our team today.
Classes
Ballet
Tap
Modern and Jazz
National
Disco
Adult
Our history
Barton Dance and Drama Academy is a reputed dance school that was formed in 1990 by Helen Barton, the principal of the academy. Since then the academy has grown into a highly successful school and has achieved many accolades.
The students have performed at ‘Her Majesty’s Theatre’, ‘Sadlers Wells’, ‘The London Palladium’, ‘Manchester Opera House’, ‘The Albert Hall’, ‘Disneyland Paris’ and ‘Walt Disney World, Florida’. There have been many successes in competitions including two finalists in the prestigious Janet Cram and Star Tap Awards. There have also been finalists in the McDonalds ‘Search for a Star’ competition held in Leeds. Students have also brought home many trophies and medals from the Deeside Festival.
Exams are held each term, in each of the six ISTD subjects offered at the school, always with high standards achieved.
The school has appeared on television many times with the Welsh S4C program ‘Uned 5’, and recently ‘Stwnsh Sadwrn’. Performers have also taken part in special episodes of ‘Mas Draw’ and the BBC program ‘See Hear Saturday’.
We have performed at many local events raising funds for charities including the NSPCC and Meningitis Cymru.
Former pupils of the school have gone on to train at prestigious dance and drama colleges including The Bird College, Arts Educational, LIPA, Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Liverpool Theatre School and Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre.
Ballet Classes
Tap Classes
Disco Classes
Show timeline
1993 – 1997
1993 December – Song and dance
1994 December – The magic of Disney
1997 July – Showstoppers
2008 – 2012
2008 July – Step by step, Barton juniors
2008 July – Feel the beat, Barton seniors
2009 June – Dancetastic!
2010 June – 5,6,7,8, dance!
2011 June – Got to dance
2012 July – Dance, dream, believe!
1998 – 2002
1998 July – Celebration
1999 Jul – Time in motion
2000 July – The music, the magic, the dance
2000 August – Stars In our eyes, Her majesty’s theatre
2001 July – Born to perform
2001 August – Magical music days, Disneyland, Paris
2002 May – Dance unites the world
2002 August – Stars in the round, The Royal Albert Hall
2013 – 2017
2013 July – Rhythm
2013 August – Performing arts onstage, Disneyland Paris
2014 April – Stars In our eyes, Sadlers Wells Theatre
2014 July – Razzamatazz
2015 July – Legendary
2016 July – Let’s dance
2017 – Time To shine
2003 – 2007
2003 April – Magic of the movies
2004 June – Live, laugh, love, dance!
2004 – Love in Llandudno (Meningitis Cymru)
2004 August – Magical music days, Disneyland, Florida
2004 December – The nutcracker
2005 July – Music and passion
2005 – One night only (Meningitis Cymru)
2006 July – Move it!
2006 – One big show (Meningitis Cymru)
2007 July – One step ahead, Barton juniors
2007 July – Dazzled by dance, Barton seniors
2007 – Night of stars (Meningitis Cymru)
2018 – 2022
2018 July – Explosion
1993 – 1997
1993 December – Song and dance
1994 December – The magic of Disney
1997 July – Showstoppers
1998 – 2002
1998 July – Celebration
1999 Jul – Time in motion
2000 July – The music, the magic, the dance
2000 August – Stars In our eyes, Her majesty’s theatre
2001 July – Born to perform
2001 August – Magical music days, Disneyland, Paris
2002 May – Dance unites the world
2002 August – Stars in the round, The Royal Albert Hall
2003 – 2007
2003 April – Magic of the movies
2004 June – Live, laugh, love, dance!
2004 – Love in Llandudno (Meningitis Cymru)
2004 August – Magical music days, Disneyland, Florida
2004 December – The nutcracker
2005 July – Music and passion
2005 – One night only (Meningitis Cymru)
2006 July – Move it!
2006 – One big show (Meningitis Cymru)
2007 July – One step ahead, Barton juniors
2007 July – Dazzled by dance, Barton seniors
2007 – Night of stars (Meningitis Cymru)
2008 – 2012
2008 July – Step by step, Barton juniors
2008 July – Feel the beat, Barton seniors
2009 June – Dancetastic!
2010 June – 5,6,7,8, dance!
2011 June – Got to dance
2012 July – Dance, dream, believe!
2013 – 2017
2013 July – Rhythm
2013 August – Performing arts onstage, Disneyland Paris
2014 April – Stars In our eyes, Sadlers Wells Theatre
2014 July – Razzamatazz
2015 July – Legendary
2016 July – Let’s dance
2017 – Time To shine
2018 – 2022
2018 July – Explosion
Reputed dance school
Extensively experienced teachers
Wide range of dance forms taught
Show dates for your diary
Please add the 2018 show dates to your calendars:
Dress rehearsal – Holyhead High School: Sunday 18th June 2018 *To Be Confirmed*
Holyhead High School: Saturday 30th June 2018
Venue Cymru, Llandudno: Sunday 1st July 2018
Got to Sing, Got to Dance
As usual, the Academy are pleased to be involved in the annual ‘Happy Faces’ charity fundraising variety show at Venue Cymru on the 11th February and Rhyl Pavillion on the 18th March. Our show team will be debuting the numbers we plan to perform in Las Vegas, as well as other dances they have been working on this year. Please contact Mrs Barton if you would like to support our talented dancers.
Summer show 2017 – Time To Shine
The academy’s summer show this year was once again a great success entertaining audiences at both Holyhead High School and Venue Cymru Theatre, Llandudno. Professional photographs taken by ‘event images’ of the show at Holyhead High School are available to view and purchase at https://eventimagesbymelparry.zenfolio.com.
DVD’s of both the junior and senior performances at Venue Cymru are now available to order from your teacher, and will be ready for collection from Mrs Barton in a matter of weeks.
BDDA Dance Team!
Following very successful performances in New York and Disneyland Paris in 2016, our 37 strong show dance troupe performed at the prestigious ‘Her Majesties Theatre’ in February this year.
Exciting News: We have recently received confirmation that our show team have secured a place to perform in Las Vegas in May 2018!
We will make you move
Our goal is to create an unparalleled dance experience for you by offering world-class instruction in a place that is as welcoming as it is stunning and by always making it a priority to have fun!
Join the dance revolution!
Get into the groove
Whether you are looking for a new hobby or want to take your skills to the next level, our unique approach to dance instruction ensures that your needs are met every step of the way.