Welcome to our dance world, where every step tells a story and passion is in all we do! We're here to share our love for movement and help you find the inspiration and opportunity to express yourself at our bespoke training academy.
Discover The Joy Of Movement
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Discover The Joy Of Movement 〰️
Classes
Discover the classes we currently offer below. Whether you're an aspiring dancer or just starting out, our supportive community is here to help you.
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Ballet is at the core of all dance styles. We offer classes for all ages and abilities. Learn classical techniques and styles in a positive, encouraging setting.
Enquire for private classes
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Contemporary dance is full of creativeness, expression and exploration of movement. Contemporary dance blends multiple movement styles. Whether you are a beginner or experienced mover, our contemporary classes will help you develop strength, flexibility and artistry all in a fun 1hr lesson.
Please enquire for more information about our private classes
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Commercial dance is a high energy mix of jazz, hip-hop and modern styles. It is a fun and enthusiastic class for all!
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We offer adult classes in Contemporary, ballet and commercial.
Our group ballet classes run on Friday’s at 6pm-7pm
Please enquire for small group/ private class information
Who
we are
Principal/Owner: Amie Flynn
Amie founded the Institute of Dance in 2025 to bring exciting and professional dance classes to the Cranbrook area. Since opening, Institute Of Dance has been awarded the South England Prestige Award for Best New Dance School 2025/2026. Institute Of Dance is also featured on Kayak guides.
Dance and performing have always been her core passion and now having the opportunity to pass her industry experience onwards fuels our ethos. Amie ensures all lessons are enthusiastic, supportive and a safe space for anybody to experience the joy of dancing.
Amie trained at Rambert as a part of the prevocational course before graduating with a BA Hons in Dance Performance from the University of Chichester. Whilst here Amie had the opportunity to tour the UK performing shows and teaching workshops with 3Fall Dance Company. Amie then trained and performed in Munich before dancing as a part of Jasmin Vardimon’s JV2. Amie has danced globally working and learning from renowned choreographers and industry leaders as well as teaching a wide range of classes herself. Most recently Amie has been dancing with This Is Us Inclusive Dance Company.
