Hampton Wick's beloved Nix Dance Academy has announced exciting developments to its family-friendly performing arts programmes, offering local families the perfect opportunity to start the new year with creativity and movement.

The award-winning neighbourhood dance studio, known for nurturing local talent in a warm, supportive environment, is rolling out an enhanced Saturday programme designed specifically for families in Hampton Wick, Kingston, and surrounding areas.

"As a local studio deeply rooted in the Hampton Wick and Kngston community, we understand what parents and children in our neighbourhood need," said Nicky Rowe, Principal at Nix. 

"Nix's expanded Saturday programme means local families now have even more choice for accessing top-quality performing arts education right on their doorstep."

The studio's expanded Saturday schedule caters to all age groups from the community:

• Tiny Stage Stars: Perfect for local nursery and reception children (9:30-11:15 am)
• Mini Stage Stars: Ideal for Year 1 and 2 pupils (10:45-12:45 pm)
• Progressive classes throughout the day for older children

See the full Saturday class timetable below (full weekly timetable can be found here):

• 09.30am - 11.15am - Tiny Stage Stars - Ballet, Jazz/Musical Theatre & Aerial - Nursery to Reception - £68 a month

Introduce your child to the magical world of performing! Introduction to Ballet, Jazz, Tap & Musical Theatre and Acro

• 10.45am - 12.45pm - Mini Stage Stars - Ballet, Jazz/Musical, Tap Theatre & Aerial - Year 1 & Year 2 - £60 a month

Introduce your child to the magical world of performing! Introduction to Ballet, Jazz, Tap & Musical Theatre and Acro

• 10am - 10.45am - Level 2 Street Dance
• 11.15am - 12.15pm - Level 2/3 Aerial and Acro
• 12.15pm - 1.30pm - Level 2 Ballet & Jazz
• 12.45pm – 1.30pm - Street Dance & Commercial Level 3
• 1.30pm – 4pm - Musical Theatre Project - Year 3 plus

Here's a quick guide to help you with Nix's levels:

• Foundations: Walking - 5 years
• Level 1: Reception-Year 2
• Level 2: Year 3 - Year 6
• Level 3: Year 7+

The studio's commitment to the community extends to its teaching approach, with small, nurturing class sizes ensuring personal attention and a structured level system that grows with your child from preschool through teenage years.

Parents interested in joining the growing Nix Dance Academy family can simply email the studio to learn more about the programmes.

The academy's location, just a stone's throw away from Hampton Wick station and a quick drive from the centre of Kingston, which makes it easily accessible for families across the local area.

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