# Melanie Edmenson School of Dance > You Don't Just Want a Good Dance Teacher...You Want the BEST Dance Teacher! ## Posts - [Putting on the Glitz](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2018/03/28/putting-on-the-ritz/): Do you want to join us as we put on the glitz this July? We are extremely excited to be performing at the newly re-opened Darlington Hippodrome this summer.  The performance will take place on Saturday 15th July at 4.30pm.  All young dancers will have the opportunity to perform, shine and show off their dancing skills! Tickets will be available from Easter onwards.  Please ask Melanie for further details. Forms have now been distributed and must be returned asap even if your child does not want to perform in the show. I will be working on the choreography from Easter and […] - [New Term Dance Classes](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2017/09/01/new-term-dance-classes/): All classes start back for the new term on Monday 4th September and our updated timetables are here for classes held in Barnard Castle. All our dance classes held in Chilton can be found here. Remember we have a brand new class in Chilton on a Friday at 6pm…adult ballet!  Come along and make your dreams come true; it’s never too late!     - [Dancers' Showtime in Darlington](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2017/04/19/showtime/): It is showtime in Darlington this year for all dancers attending Melanie Edmenson’s School of Dance.  Buy  your tickets NOW for our Summer show and don’t risk being disappointed. Numbers are strictly limited and shows in the past have been sold out. Tickets, priced at £8 for adults and £5 for under 12’s, can be ordered at dance class.  Message me on facebook with your requirements. The venue for our show this Summer is the Liddiard Theatre, Polam Hall School in Darlington. There will be only two performances; Saturday the 8th of July at 2.30pm and 6.30pm.  All of our dancers are […] - [Summer Show for all Dance Classes](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2017/02/28/summer-show-dance-classes/): The date and venue for this year’s summer show has been announced!  We look forward to the show which all dancers can take part in and which will be held at the Liddiard Theatre Darlington on Saturday 8th July. All pupils will receive consent forms which must be completed in order for your child to take part.  Taking part in a live show provides dance students with an opportunity to showcase the routines learned in the studio.  Performing in front of an audience should be experienced by all dancers, providing them with a chance to overcome nerves and enjoy the […] - [March RAD Exams at Melanie Edmenson School of Dance](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2017/02/20/rad-exams-melanie-edmenson-school-dance/): [cvm_playlist theme=”default” aspect_ratio=”4×3″ width=”640″ volume=”30″ videos=”256″]Move, improve, perform with RAD, Royal Academy of Dance, exams taking place in March.  Watch the video produced by the RAD and understand the benefits of taking exams in dance. We are an RAD approved dance school, providing the opportunities for young dancers to progress and achieve from Pre-Primary and Primary levels before moving on to graded and vocational graded levels. Your child will receive a secure parchment paper certificate signed by Darcey Bussell. Exams are taking place at Chilton on Friday 10th March from 10am-12.30 noon and in Barnard Castle on Friday 17th March from […] - [Adult Classes Fun & Fitness](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2017/01/26/adult-classes-fun-fitness/): At Melanie Edmenson School of Dance we firmly believe that dancing is for life and dancers should dance, whatever their age! There is no better way to stay in shape, tone up, lose weight and remain firm, strong and flexible.  Release those endorphins and feel absolutely great after one of our classes for adults. Dancing is for life, not only for children!  So check out our classes for adults and come on down.  We have classes in Chilton and Barnard Castle for adults. TCR Hub Barnard Castle                           […] - [Ballerina Workshop Success](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2017/01/16/ballerina-workshop-success/): [cvm_video id=”205″] On Saturday we held the second of our completely free, Ballerina movie inspired workshops, aimed at raising the profile of the benefits and the fun to be had by learning ballet. …and didn’t they all look super cute?! Thank you to all who came along and made the day such a fabulous event and many thanks to the little ones who were such a pleasure to teach! If anyone missed Saturday’s workshop but would like to know more about the dance classes we run please do not hesitate to get in touch.  We run classes in Barnard Castle […] - [Believe in Yourself and Join Team M.E!](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2017/01/09/believe-in-yourself-and-join-team-m-e/): We are delighted that our first ballerina workshop, held at St Aidan’s Church Hall, Chilton and inspired by the new movie, Ballerina was such a success with so many aspiring dancers joining us!  Many thanks to all who attended and we hope to see you all again very soon! Our second workshop will take place on Saturday 14th January 2pm-3.30pm at the TCR Hub, Barnard Castle. This is a completely FREE event being funded by the Royal Academy of Dance!  Bring your little ballerina along and proudly watch as they work towards achieving their dreams! Classes have all now resumed […] - [Come Dancing 2017!](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2016/12/31/come-dancing-2017/): All classes resume on Thursday 5th January for the new term and new year.  We welcome all dancers, old and new to join us and enjoy learning a new skill, improving fitness and having fun!  All of our classes held in the TCR Hub, Barnard Castle are listed here. Classes held in Chilton, Co Durham are here. Dancing has proven physical and mental health benefits including: improved condition of your heart and lungs. increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness. increased aerobic fitness. improved muscle tone and strength. weight management. stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis. When choosing a […] - [New Year New Uniform!](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2016/12/22/new-year-new-uniform/): Just a reminder of our uniform requirement, to anyone wishing to purchase new uniform ready for the new year and new term of classes.  What better time to replace older items with shiny new ones as we focus on our dancing and set our dancing goals, for 2017. The full uniform list can be downloaded here. .  If you have any queries please don’t hesitate to get in touch.   We would like to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in the new year!  Classes resume on Thursday 5th January 2017. - [Free Ballet Workshops!](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2016/12/14/free-ballet-workshops/): Melanie Edmenson School of Dance will hold completely FREE ballet workshops inspired by the film at St Aidan’s Chuirch Hall on Saturday January  7th from 1.15 to 2.45pm and at the TCR Hub, Barnard Castle on  Saturday 14th January from 2-3.30pm This free event is open to all!  Come along and meet our ballerinas.  Let your budding ballerina have their photo taken.  All participants receive a worksheet and a certificate. Please message /call 07702203097 to book place or call hub reception 01833 690150 As part of the partnership, the RAD have created a new dance class/workshop inspired by Ballerina and […] - [Welcome to our New Website](https://melanieedmensonschoolofdance.co.uk/2016/12/13/welcome-to-our-new-website/): Welcome to our new website.  Please visit this page again very soon for full details of classes beginning in January 2017. 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