A Little Bit About Us...
We are a welcoming, friendly and professional dance academy based in our own studios in Coalville, Leicestershire.
Our faculty of fully qualified teachers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in their specialist subjects the performing arts industry, specialising in providing high quality dance training to children aged 3 upto adults, who wish to progress onto a career in dance and musical theatre, but also to pupils who attend for fun & fitness too!
All teaching staff are First Aid Trained, DBS checked and safeguarding trained, and we strive to create a warm, inclusive environment in which children and adults alike can thrive to achieve their full potential.
We are extremely passionate about what we do, and whether you are taking the first step of your dance education, or you’re an experienced performer, here at TDA we offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acrobatics, National, Contemporary, Street Dance, Commercial, Adult Tap & Ballet, and S.E.N.D Inclusive Dance & Movement classes. All pupils have the opportunity to gain formal qualifications accredited by our affiliated examination boards - ISTD, ABD & LCM - ensuring technique and performance skills are instilled into all aspects of their dance training.
We pride ourselves on providing many performance opportunities throughout the year, and all pupils at the academy have the pleasure of performing in our annual showcase, taking part in local live performances, and attending competitions and festivals.
If you would like any further information regarding classes that we offer, please contact a member of our team by submitting an enquiry form on our 'Contact Us' page, and a member of our team will respond to you as soon as we can.
The TDA Team x
The Teaching Faculty.
At Thornley Dance Academy, our friendly and apporachable team of highly qualified teachers possess a wealth of knowledge and experience within the performing arts industry, and specialise in providing quality training to pupils who wish to progress onto a career in Dance and Musical Theatre.

Linda Thornley
Principal - ISTD DDE, Licentiate ABD, BA (Hons)
& MSc (SEND)
Harry Thornley
Dance Teacher - ISTD

Amy Neville
Dance Teacher -
Dance BA (Hons)

Katie Larkin
Dance Teacher
- Ext. Dip (Dance)

Danni Nixon
SEND Class Teacher

Ella Pimperton
Assistant Competition
Team Choreographer
Melissa Parker
Dance Teacher
- Ext. Dip (Dance)
Frances Thornley
Assistant Teacher

Rose Holland
Assistant Teacher

Olivia Truman
Assistant Teacher

Alice Satchwell
Assistant Teacher

Ralphy
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