Alta Academy of Dance

One of the best ballet training you can get in brighton!!!! Such a warm and caring environment that really helped me grow as a dancer and would recommend to any young dancers out there wanting quality and professionalism but with a lot of fun :)

What can I say, my little girl loves Alta. The BEST ballet ever, are her words.We will be coming here forever if she has her way- so professional- we love them all.

Alta Dance Academy has achieved the wonderful balance of providing high quality classical ballet training set within an environment that is truly nurturing and inclusive where young dancers are inspired and supported to achieve to the best of their ability. Taught by expert teachers that motivate and encourage with genuine care and understanding. From ballet as a hobby, to exam work and vocational training and the study of repertoire, if you are looking for high quality teaching from a passionate and dedicated teacher, you will find no better school than Alta Dance Academy.

I have been having private pointe coaching with Deborah for around 2 years now, and look forward to my lessons every week. As an adult learner who has been taking ballet for around 7 years, I never knew whether starting pointe work would be possible for me. However, I’m so happy with the progress I’ve made thanks to Deborah’s careful attention and encouragement. Her approach to teaching through a series of gradual building blocks and progressions means I always feel challenged but never overwhelmed. Thank you Deborah!

Miss Deborah and team focus on the ability of the children, developing their skills at the right pace. It is a great, disciplined environment and I have enjoyed watching my daughter expand her technical and performance abilities in the last few years. I have the most amount of respect for all the teachers here as they advise and guide both the child and parents as to what is the right thing to do regarding exams, auditions and other opportunities.I highly recommend Alta.

My daughter has been learning ballet with Miss Deborah since just after covid. She cannot wait for her ballet lesson each week. She had some extra prep for her exam recently and I was extremely impressed with the enthusiasm , attention to detail & technique and standards Muss Deborah encouraged my daughter to aim for - this is definitely life skill teaching along with a wonderful love of ballet and dance . The showcase this summer was eye opening for both of us - it was very obvious the care and pride Miss Deborah ( and Miss Sian ) have for each student. My daughter has now convinced me to let her start musical theatre dance and she’s hoping to join modern and double her ballet before long !! She describes her ballet as ‘ super fun with some great challenges , lovely friends and music taught by the best teachers ‘. She’s made me download the RAD Grade 2 app she’s so excited about the new term and what it will bring ! If anyone is looking to enrol their child in a dance school don’t hesitate.

My daughters have danced with Deborah Mercer for most of their lives and they have both developed a love of the art. Their dedication to ballet and their interest in the craft comes from the nurturing care that Deborah gives all her pupils. I particularly love the enthusiasm she fosters in them for the stories and music of the ballets. They love them now!

My daughter has been taught ballet by Deborah Mercer since she was 4 years old. The enthusiasm, strong attention to technique, nurturing care and knowledge of the art form was key in developing my daughter’s love and passion for dance. Deborah was instrumental in coaching my daughter to a successful audition to become a Royal Ballet Junior Associate and subsequently to gain a scholarship for full time vocational training.