Beginner classes in Manchester

Physical Performance Academy is a premier strength and conditioning facility located in Riverside Business Park, Bredbury. The academy specializes in developing young athletes and helping them reach their full physical potential. Programs focus on building strength, increasing explosive power, and improving speed for various sports. Specialized training is provided to reduce the risk of injury and improve overall athletic posture and balance. The expert coaches design age-appropriate sessions that are both challenging and highly enjoyable for participants.

“My daughter enrolled in classes at RF Dance School a few years ago, and we have been thoroughly impressed with the experience! The instructors are not only talented and knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive and encouraging. Each session is filled with energy and passion, making learning both enjoyable and rewarding. The community here is welcoming, and she made great friendships along the way. Whether you're a beginner or a dancer, this school offers something for everyone. Highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their children skills or explore their love of dance or acro;) RF Dance school was the right choice for us and I am pretty sure it will be the right choice for you too.”

“I've been training with Frank's for over 2 years. It's the best martial arts training I've ever had in my 15 years of experience. Excellent facilities with top, professional coaching. They are there to get you fit, improve your skills and support you along the way.”

“Last night's show was well presented it involved children of all ages and abilities who all displayed confidents.”

“Laura choreographed our wedding dance for us and it was an amazing experience from start to finish! We loved every second of learning the dance at Laura’s beautiful dance school and it was amazing to be able to show the dance to our friends and family on the wedding day. It was really special for Laura to choreograph our dance as I’m an ex student of Laura’s. We would highly recommend Laura for all of your dancing needs whether you’re looking for wedding dance classes, adult classes or classes for your child.”

“Absolutely love Holly Hulton’s dance school! My daughter has been going for nearly two years now and still looks forward to every class. Miss Holly is an amazing teacher — so kind, and brilliant with the kids. The atmosphere is always positive and fun, and you can really see how much the children grow in confidence. Highly recommend!”

“Simon taught both my Sons to swim. The class sizes were small & they always enjoyed their lessons. You could see real, tangible progress each lesson. I have happily recommended Simon & Swimabout to many friends”

“I would recommend this place to everyone. I've been going for around 4 years and my daughter has been attending the children's classes for almost 2 years. Both of us love going to our classes and I have made some friends for life. Everyone is so welcoming, there's no need to feel shy at all.”

“My two girls have been with Damien Hey Dance Academy for six months, and we couldn’t be happier. Both Damien and Sam always go above and beyond to make sure all of their students achieve what they are capable of, but more importantly provide a nurturing environment that their kids feel happy in and are made to feel part of the DHDA family as soon as they walk through the door for the first time! They are fully invested from day one! Both girls already having danced for a number of years at a different school, we made the move to DHDA and the incredible progress they have both made absolutely makes the 490 mile round trip for lessons worth it! They come home enthusiastic and excited for the next one. I cannot thank Damien and Sam enough for all they do! If I could give more than five stars on here I would!”

“Yvette is a fantastic yoga teacher. Very supportive and helpful. I started yoga to relax it has been great to help me relax and take time for myself. The studio is great can’t recommend enough.”

“Very impressive service. Walked in, seen to straight away. I went in with an idea of what I wanted and the results were above and beyond what I wanted. Very affordable and really efficient. Will definitely go back when I’m in the area. Thank you so much for my Christmas nails!”

“Great place for a swim, lake is gorgeous! No changing rooms so don't forget your dry robe or a large towel haha!”

“My daughter really enjoys her classes with Heatherlea. Jo, Jade, Olivia and all the student helpers but in so much effort every week. The shows are also a real highlight!”

“Fantastic dance school!!! All of the teachers go above and beyond for all their students. My daughter has grown and developed so much here, they also have great SEN provisions including a teacher with specific experience who is amazing, as they all are!!! We honestly can not thank you enough for all you do!!! Xxx”

“We love KAS Academy. We have been coming for years, ballet, acrobatics, drama and contemporary dance lessons, all excellent! We also love the school holiday camps, such a great experience and the family get to enjoy an amazing show at the end. Highly recommended!”

Ken Shu Dojo Karate Whitefield is a well-established martial arts school located on Victoria Lane in Manchester. The dojo offers a welcoming environment for students of all ages and skill levels to learn traditional karate. Classes focus on developing fundamental techniques, improving physical fitness, and teaching effective self-defence. The curriculum is designed to instill discipline and hard work while ensuring that every session remains engaging and fun. Experienced instructors provide personalized guidance to help students progress through their martial arts journey.

“My daughter joined Starlight over a year ago. She really loves the lyrical dance session and what I appreciate is the lack of exams and snobbery at the school. It makes her soul sing to be a part of such an inclusive, dynamic, nurturing and encouraging dance school. Thank you for all the opportunities you’ve provided for her too, to be on stage at The Waterside and Sadlers’ Wells even though she’s only been dancing a year. I did try to bring her to dance classes several times but it’s not until she’s towards the end of primary that she’s been brave enough to throw herself into it and it’s wonderful to see!”

“Absolutely amazing dance teachers! They are so patient and caring towards the children but still manage to make it super fun! Amanda hosted the best dance party for us! Everything was so thought out, it was a breeze for me as a parent. Amanda tailored everything to my daughter's tastes and needs I can't thank her enough. Definitely recommend for dance classes and dance parties!!”

“Absolutely love being a part of such an amazing cheer family. My daughter has been coming since she is 3 (now 5) and her confidence, ability and self belief has progressed massively!! For her to experience such an amazing and lovely cheer family and have so many friendships shes developed whilst here is all I could of asked for. Also as a parent to be apart of it is brilliant and nothing beats comp days!! Love love love!!!!”

“I placed an order on the day to pick up. I was asked if there was a special occasion so I replied it was for a "new home". The flowers were beautifully decorated and she had added a butterfly - she told me it symbolises "new beginnings'. It was a lovely touch.”

“Great experience. I took the 4 day tiling course and honestly, did not realise there is so much to think about to get it right. Simon made the experience enjoyable and definitely worth it.”

“My daughter absolutely loves dancing here. She's been made to feel so welcome coming from another dance school and fitted in so well straight away. Shes come on in leaps and bounds. Miss Sally is just so lovely too. She's so good with the girls. They all love her. It's so good to see. Like a family. And I've made some lovely friends there too with the dance mum's. X”

“My daughters love going to Wild Things, it has made their confidence flourish and they love going every week. Tom and Nancy and the staff are fantastic with the children and encourage every child to be themselves. It's more than just a drama school, it's a place that will make every child feel valued. The shows they put on are amazing and seeing our girls on stage performing fills us with pride. They don't hesitate to stand up infront of their class now and that is all down to Wild Things.”

“Amazing Coaching team. My daughter absolutely loves it and has gained so much confidence through dance! Couldn't recommend more if I tried!!!”

“My little girl came to Dawson’s, lacking confidence and not wanting me to leave the room, Miss Niomi was brilliant with her so patient, and now she enjoys dancing so much and even went on stage in front of hundreds of people for the show . Highly recommend and a million thanks to Niomi as she wouldn’t have done it without you ❤️”

“Cannot recommend The Splash Academy enough. We started our little one there at 3 months and confidence has really grown in the water. The staff are so so lovely, we could not fault them at all. They are always super accommodating for any missed lessons and on the occasion we forget something needed for the lesson!”

“A very professional and friendly dive club with excellent facilities including two RHIBs, compressor, gas blending facilities, an extensive range of diving equipment and an amazing club house. The training is of a very high standard and the members are very sociable. The club organises a number of diving trips a year catering for all levels of diving ability in addition to numerous social events.”

“I recently attended an advanced music production course at SEM Manchester and was thoroughly impressed by the entire experience. For anyone looking to take their music production skills to the next level, I highly recommend this School. From first contact with Mark, my specific learning goals were given priority and I was put in touch with my instructor, Jordan Peacock who was simply superb at explaining complex concepts in a clear and engaging way and patient with questions and provided valuable feedback throughout the course. The course covered a wide range of advanced music production techniques and was expertly structured providing ample opportunity for hands-on practice. I certainly felt I had significantly levelled up by the end The studio space was well-equipped with professional grade software and hardware, allowing me to work with industry-standard tools and get real-world experience. I found the atmosphere at SEM Manchester really positive and encouraging. I felt very comfortable among tutors who clearly shared my passion for music production. Overall, my experience at SEM Manchester was exceptional and the skills I gained are already improving my music.”