DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Events Calendar

For more information on any of the events listed below, please contact us.

Event

Dates

Location

Additional Information

BTDA Gala Weekend 2026

29th - 31st May 2026

Butlins, Skegness

The 2026 Gala Troupe have been chosen.

BTDA Exam Session

28th June 2026

Team VG Studios

Students taking exams will be informed.

End of Term Watching Week - Lower School only - come and see your child's progress!

Saturday 11th - Friday 17th
July 2026

Team VG Studios

ONE parent/guardian can attend the lower school classes to watch a demonstration. Lower school is Grade 1 and below in all exam subjects and 6-9 years and below for Street Dance.

St Ives Carnival

Saturday 11th July 2026

Hill Rise Park, St Ives

Students involved in the carnival will be invited.

BTDA Exam Session

12th of July 2026

Team VG Studios

Students taking exams will be informed.

Team VG Upper School Show 2026

Stage Rehearsal:
17th July 2026

Show:
18th July 2026

Burgess Hall, St Ives

For all students studying Grade 2 and above in all exam subjects, plus 10-13 years and 14+ years Street Dancers

Senior Dance Summer School 2026

27th - 31st July 2026
9.30am-4pm daily

27th - 30th - Team VG Studios
31st - Burgess Hall, St Ives

For Team VG students who study Grade 3 Modern and/or Grade 4 Ballet and above

Junior Dance Summer School 2026

3rd - 7th August 2026
10am - 1pm daily

3rd - 6th -  Team VG Studios
7th - Burgess Hall, St Ives

For students studying Grade 2 Modern and/or Grade 3 Ballet and below.
Minimum age: 6 years.

Wraparound Care for Junior Dance Summer School including, Acro, games, movies, arts and crafts and more!

3rd - 6th August 2026
9am - 10am and/or
1pm - 5pm daily

Team VG Studios

Early drop off - 9am
Late pick-up - 5pm
For more information, please email [email protected]

BTDA Scholarships 2026

4th October 2026

Team VG Studios

Students who are eligible for scholarships have been informed.

Performance Awards 2026

14th-15th November 2026

St Ives Corn Exchange, Town Centre

For students studying Grade 1 and above in Classical Ballet, Modern Jazz and Tap and Grade 2 and above in Acrobatics, Contemporary and Lyrical.

Team VG say it best...

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my child join if they’ve never danced before?

Absolutely! We welcome beginners at every age and place them in classes that match their comfort level and confidence.

What should we wear to class?

We recommend comfortable dancewear (tights, leotards, or tracksuit pants) and appropriate shoes. Uniform details are shared at enrolment. We have a big box of spare tap shoes if you are trying tap before you buy your own shoes.

Do you offer trial weeks?

We offer a two-week trial with no obligation to continue

Can I watch my child?

We allow parents to watch their children in their first week, then in their second week we ask parents to leave them with us to get them used to the class environment. For our lower school students there is also a watching week at the end of term for you to see how your child has progressed.

Does my child have to take exams?

No one is ever required to take exams. We offer British Theatre Dance Association (BTDA) qualifications for those who want to mark their progress with recognised achievements. But we’re equally proud of the students who simply show up each week to dance, grow, and have fun.

Term Dates

Summer Term 2026

Term Begins: Monday 13th April
Half Term: Monday 25th - Sunday 31st May
Term Ends: Friday 17th July

Autumn/Winter Term 2026

Term Begins: Saturday 5th September
Half Term: Monday 26th October - Sunday 1st November
Term Ends: Friday 11th December

Vicky Grant School of Dance Ltd

Clearview Building
60 Edison Rd
St. Ives
PE27 3LF

Company Number - 15436652

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