Harborough Academy of Performing Arts

My daughter loves every minute she has at HAPA. That's the review that counts from our family. She loves the learning experience, the teachers and the annual show (+ very minute she spend in front of a mirror practicing her moves at home). Highly recommended!

The best dance school in Harborough. They have brilliant dance syllabus covering all genres of dance. They hold and encourage dance exams if it interested in going into a career in dance. They take all ages from 5yrs to adults. They hold dance shows every year, performed at a professional theatre, and summer schools which are always so much fun to do and be a part of. Teachers have all trained as dancers themselves so you get proper taught. I took classes with them since I was 5yrs old untill I was 21yrs old. I was a very shy child with mild learning difficulties, they helped me boost my confidence and if it wasn't for them I wouldn't love performing and wanting to pursue a career in it now. I made some good friends, and though I'm no longer with them taking classes I do miss it alot that I am always thinking about going back and learning other dance styles that I wish I had done. They welcome all abilities and disabilities you or your child may have.

Wow wow wow ! I have just been to see a performance of the HAPA at Kettering Lighthouse Theatre and I have to say how wonderful it was ! All the kids really enjoyed themselves and the audience were spellbound at how well the kids performed.It’s a credit to all the instructors and helpers at how well the performance was conducted and I can’t wait to go again.A big well done to everyone involved !

If I could give more than 5 stars… I would! My daughter has been attending HAPA since she was 2 1/2 and has LOVED every single moment! They offer a variety of classes which are all age appropriate and just fabulous! All of the teachers are professional, friendly and amazing with the children. HAPA are great at communicating with parents, and the added bonus of Synergy Dancewear next door makes it super easy to buy the uniform needed. Couldn’t rate them highly enough *****

Great dance schoolBrilliant teachers; my daughter absolutely loves her ballet and contemporary lessons here. They really care about their students and I highly recommend the high standard of teaching.

My daughter has been attending HAPA for eight years and in that time her confidence has grown and she feels really at home. She's been part of some excellent shows and has received first class dance training in all disciplines. With hard work and excellent direction, she was successful in her audition for ballet associates and the English Youth Ballet. We are very pleased with HAPA and would highly recommend the classes.

Both my children love dancing at HAPA, and the shows are always amazing!

Joining HAPA 8 years ago was absolutely the best decision we made for our daughters. They love every minute of every class and look forward to the annual HAPAning show every year! They have made great friends and have grown so much, not just in their dancing, but in their confidence too!! Amazing dance school with amazing teachers - we wouldn’t send our girls anywhere else.

A few years ago when I was only very young around 3 got left here because the teacher didn’t notify my parents that the class finished early and left me in the hallway on my own for about 20 mins when I was 3 I would not recommend coming to this dance school it is irresponsible and not nice teachers

Best dance school in the area by far. I love that they teach the best dance syllabus in the UK (the same all the top stage schools teach) and I made so many friends there that I'm still in touch with now, including quite a few who have gone on to dance professionally after such fab training at HAPA! :)