Discover the Joy
of Movement
Welcome to our ballet and 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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. 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.
