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.

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 Linda Thornley

  Principal - ISTD DDE, Licentiate ABD, BA (Hons)

& MSc (SEND)

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  Harry Thornley

Dance Teacher - ISTD

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Amy Neville

Dance Teacher -

Dance BA (Hons)

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Katie Larkin

Dance Teacher

 - Ext. Dip (Dance)

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Danni Nixon

SEND Class Teacher

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Ella Pimperton

Assistant Competition

Team Choreographer

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Melissa Parker

Dance Teacher

- Ext. Dip (Dance)

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Frances Thornley

Assistant Teacher

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Rose Holland

Assistant Teacher

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Olivia Truman

Assistant Teacher

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Alice Satchwell

Assistant Teacher

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Our Examination Boards...

We are proud to be affiliated with the following examination boards and offer accredited qualifications across all subjects.


Our Partners...

We work with some pretty amazing businesses too!