Yorkshire Rose Academy of Dance: Winner of Best Dance Classes, Little Vikings Awards

Yorkshire Rose Academy of Dance (YRAD) is a fun, friendly and professional Ballet school where dancers feel like part of a family. Students grow with YRAD over the years, making lifelong friends and developing their skills at their own pace.

Founded by Miss Kerry Whitfield, who trained at The Royal Ballet School and later taught on its Associate Programme, YRAD combines professional training with a warm, supportive atmosphere that helps every dancer shine.

Miss Kerry is a qualified, highly experienced teacher and former professional dancer who is passionate about supporting both physical development and mental wellbeing, ensuring every dancer feels safe, valued and confident.

Children build coordination, flexibility, musicality and self-belief while learning to dance safely and joyfully. YRAD follows the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus and offers optional RAD examinations, alongside a full timetable of weekly Ballet classes, from Mini Ballet through to graded and vocational training.

With biennial showcases, workshops, summer schools, optional private lessons and fun trips, students enjoy brilliant opportunities to perform, progress and shine. Welcoming dancers from age 2½ upwards, YRAD is a vibrant, community-focused school where every dancer can flourish, from their very first step to the stage and beyond.

Training, Qualifications & Wellbeing
Royal Ballet School • Royal Academy of Dance • ISTD • Former Professional Dancer
Enhanced DBS • First Aid Certified • Mental Health & Wellbeing-Focused Approach

Classes
Mini Ballet • Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet • Graded Ballet • Vocational Ballet • Pre-Vocational Ballet (age 9+) • Strength & Pointe • Private Ballet Lessons

Separate adult Zumba classes are also available.

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Class Times & Locations

📍 Clements Hall and Clifton Community Hall
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👧 Ages 2½+
ℹ️ www.yrad.co.uk
📧 info@yrad.co.uk