Inclusive Dance for Every Body, Age and Stage, at the New Forest’s longest running dance school.
Welcome
Welcome to New Forest Academy of Dance (NFAD) – Lymington’s leading dance school for all ages
At NFAD, we’ve been providing high-quality, engaging dance and musical theatre training in the New Forest for over 30 years. We welcome students from age 2½ through to adults of all levels — with no upper age limit.
Led by Principal Kayleigh Sargeant, our experienced faculty are committed to nurturing each student’s confidence, creativity and technique. With a strong focus on physical and mental wellbeing, NFAD is proud to offer a safe, supportive space where dancers of every ability can thrive.
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Watch our video to see New Forest Academy of Dance in action – a glimpse into the classes, teachers and dancers that bring our studios to life each week.
Find the right class for you
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Pre-School Age
Dance classes for ages 2.5–4 that focus on fun, rhythm and coordination in a warm and welcoming environment.
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School Age
A wide range of dance styles for students to explore, develop and refine their skills with expert tuition and care for their wellbeing.
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Adult Dance Class
A supportive adult community with friendly classes that improve fitness, confidence and creativity.
Our Dance Styles
Following introductory dance classes for our youngest students, we teach all our core styles across all age groups, along with a range of extras to enhance your dance education - so every dancer can find their passion at any stage of life.
Styles taught include:
Ballet
Tap
Modern Jazz
Musical Theatre
Contemporary
Street Dance
Why Choose NFAD?
Empowering every dancer
New Forest Academy of Dance is a welcoming, inclusive dance school with a long-standing reputation in the New Forest and Lymington community. We offer expert teaching in a nurturing environment, with no pressure to compete or conform. Whether your child wants to explore movement for the first time or you're returning to dance as an adult, we're here to support your journey with high-quality training that puts wellbeing first.
We strive to help young people grow into confident, well-rounded adults who can carry the lessons learned in the studio into all areas of life.
What our families say
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"I started adult ballet classes with Miss Kayleigh when I was pregnant. It was such a lovely, welcoming environment — I met so many amazing people."
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"Dani has been part of NFAD since she was 2. She’s now nearly 5 and doing musical theatre too! She’s so proud of her progress and loves the shows."
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"Lily absolutely loved her first ballet taster! She was smiling the whole time. Miss Amy was so welcoming and friendly, we can't wait to come back!"
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Liv just loved every minute of the show. The teachers are so supportive and the atmosphere is amazing."
Perform and Celebrate
From in-class watching weeks to local festivals and our full-scale bi-annual shows, students of all ages have opportunities to perform, grow and celebrate their progress. Our popular 'Musical in a Week' holiday project is a highlight in the calendar!
Our expert team
All our teachers are fully qualified, DBS-checked and passionate about helping students thrive. We follow RAD, ISTD and IDTA syllabuses and draw on up-to-date training in dancer wellbeing.
READY TO JOIN US?
We’d love to welcome you or your child to class. Get in touch to ask a question, find the right class, or start your dance journey with us.
Sign up for your dance trial today!