Derwent Danceworks is an IDTA school of Dance offering lots of varied theatre dance classes in Wheldrake, North Duffield and Escrick. From humble beginnings in 2009 with three weekly classes in Thorganby Village Hall, the school now offers all theatre subjects to all age groups across three branches in Wheldrake, Escrick and North Duffield. If you’re local to Wheldrake, Escrick, North Duffield, Selby or Elvington we hold classes to suit any age and ability.
Our aim is for children to find every class fun and fulfilling, while parents and carers find reassurance that tuition is of a high standard, safe and always creative!
Classes include Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Streetdance, Freestyle, Musical Theatre, Contemporary and Acro for kids. Ballet starts at age 2 and we have other classes available from ages 4+. See timetable for details.
Principal Miss Kate Womersley AIDTA is also employed freelance in local schools on a regular basis providing extra-curricular dance and drama activities.
Miss Kate Womersley AIDTA – Principal
Miss Kate has had IDTA training in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz and Freestyle from the age of 5. She later gained experience in Streetdance, Character, Commercial Jazz and Musical Theatre through various performances and competitive festivals. She received two Theatre Award nominations for Modern Jazz and has a string of medals achieved in competitive festivals. Miss Kate has reached Advanced Performer’s level in all Core Theatre subjects.
Through the IDTA Miss Kate as achieved Associate/Level 4 qualifications in Ballet, Tap and Modern Jazz, all with Distinction. She has also attained a Diploma in Anatomy, as well as further teaching and instructor qualifications such as Zumba Basic®, Acrobatic Arts Coaching qualification and StreetFit®.
As principal, Miss Kate’s experience spans seventeen years and in that time she has nurtured students from all backgrounds. She has close links with several prestigious dance colleges and institutions and a reputation for inclusivity in her lessons. Many of our students have been recognised by the IDTA for their high standards of dance with Distinction marks and IDTA Musical Theatre Awards and Freestyle scholarship nominations.
Miss Kate also provides extra-curricular tuition for schools and community groups such as Brownies and Guides, as well as private tuition for older students towards BTEC, A-Level and GCSE qualifications.
Miss Kate and all Derwent staff are First Aid qualified, DBS cleared, Safeguarding trained and qualified dance teachers.