Guernsey's dance& drama family
A family-run dance and drama school in Guernsey. Ballet, tap, acro, drama, modern, Greek and Irish, from age two to adult.
Our story
Not just a danceschool, a family.
At Music Box, we offer something for everyone.
From fun, nurturing and non-competitive class environments that foster confidence, fitness and teamwork… to dance and drama timetables that lead to professional examinations and performance and teaching careers.
300+Students
15Years teaching
7Class disciplines
2+Age range starts
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Classes
What dowe offer?
We offer multiple disciplines for ages preschool through to adult, offering capped rates, non-competitive stage opportunities, competition experience in dance festivals, holiday workshops with guest teachers, and professional examinations for those wanting to progress their dance careers.
Ballet
From your first steps in toddler and pre-school ballet to stepping onto pointe, ballet is often named the foundation of all dance genres. Technique, expression, discipline and beauty. All students are welcome to attend Music Box ballet classes. Whether it’s to improve co-ordination or having a dream to become a professional, there is something for everyone.
- Ages
- Pre-School to Adult
- New to it?
- Starter classes for older beginners
- Perform in
- Shows and Competitions
Tap
Our tap is ALL about rhythm. We train fast-paced, dynamic and intelligent dancers. We follow an American tap syllabus which focuses on having a relaxed performance whilst delivering fascinating rhythms. Our classes are fantastic for fitness and team work as well as training solo dancers. (Achieving Top 10 soloist in the Dance World Cup finals 2026).
- Ages
- Reception Upwards
- New to it?
- Year 2 to 4 Starters – New this year!
- Perform in
- Shows and Competitions
Acro
Strength, stamina and flexibility training! Work on all the tricks you would expect such as cartwheels, walkovers and handstands but combine them with beautiful movement for a dynamic art form. Advanced classes can also work on tumbling, building human pyramids, being a ‘base’ or a ‘flyer’. So whether you want to add Acro skills to your other dance genres or train as part of a multi-age team, this is for you.
- Ages
- Reception Upwards
- Grouped by
- Dancer capability – Not necessarily age
- Perform in
- Shows and competitions
Drama
Our drama and musical theatre classes offer a uniquely tailored training experience designed around each student’s individual preferences and goals. With deep expertise spanning both acting and music, our teachers provide classes to educate on multiple performance genres seamlessly. We place a strong emphasis on practical experience through optional plays and pantomimes each year. Most of these productions are originally written by us, specifically crafted to prioritise opportunity, ensure meaningful roles, and aiming to give every student the chance to have their moments on stage if they want to.
- Ages
- Reception – Year 13
- Includes
- Musical Theatre
- Perform in
- Plays and Pantomimes
Modern
Younger modern classes introduce students to all of the foundations of movement needed for lyrical, jazz and contemporary styles. Once students attend secondary school, we offer separate classes: Lyrical – Expressive story telling through movement. Jazz – Sharp and dynamic musicality. Athletic training for kicks, turns and leaps. Contemporary – Natural based movement incorporating floor work.
- Ages
- Reception upwards
- Includes
- Lyrical / Jazz / Contemporary
- Perform in
- Shows and Sompetitions
Classical Greek
Classical Greek is an expressive art form based on natural movement. From story telling of tragic Greek myths to dances on the battlefield of Ancient Greece, classes train fluidity, grace, musicality, and dramatic expression. Classical Greek is a fantastic style for all dancers as it lies between classical ballet and contemporary.
- Ages
- Reception upwards
- Known for
- Storytelling & Use of Props
- Perform in
- Shows & Competitions (Greek Finals)
Irish
For our Irish classes we team up with GIDA, the Guernsey Irish Dance Academy. We offered to manage GIDA to keep Irish dance alive and kicking on Guernsey. All are welcome, including dancers that attend other schools for different genres.. We offer two types of Irish dance classes – Soft Shoe and Hard Shoe. Soft shoe – Graceful and athletic with quick jumps and high leaps. A fantastic training for core strength and leg flexibility and agility. Hard shoe – Shoes act like a percussive instrument where the dancer strikes the floor to create complex, rhythmic beats, similar to tap dancing but with distinct technique. GIDA has had fantastic results at the Dance World Cup competition 2026. A 7th place for a National solo and 4th place for a National trio.
- Ages
- Reception upwards
- Includes
- Soft Shoe and Heavy Shoe
- Perform in
- Shows & Competitions. Irish Feis and St Patrick's Day.
Meet the teachers behind it all.
A small, tight-knit team of directors, dance and drama teachers, all deeply invested in every student who walks through the door.
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TermDates
Stay updated with our 2025/26 academic calendar, including half-terms, public holidays, rehearsal blocks, and our highly anticipated end-of-year performances.
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We believe every performer deserves their moment to shine. That's why we maintain a non-competitive atmosphere where opportunities are fair and every student is valued equally. Our aim is to grow together, celebrate each other's successes, and ensure that every individual feels at home.
With Trial classes available throughout the year, why not get in touch and see how we can nurture your dance and drama passions…
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