Where everyone excels
SINCE 2016
Where everyone excels
Since 2016
Northern Ireland’s Premier Dance and Performing Arts School in the heart of Newtownards.
Excel Dance Company is affiliated to the British Theatre Dance Association and the Associated Board of Dance. Discover over 70 weekly classes taught by fully qualified and experienced staff. Classes are suitable for all ages and abilities.
What's On At excel
Camps & Events
We’re looking for sponsors
We are currently seeking new sponsors for our competition team this season. Our highly successful competition team compete regularly at local, national and international competitions – and we would welcome any financial help to help cover travel, accommodation and more.
Halloween Disco
Friday 25th October
All Children will receive a free halloween goodie bag. There will also be glitter tattoos, bouncy castles and more. Please note parents will be unable to stay and event is drop off / pick up only. Siblings and friends who do not attend Excel are very welcome to come along and join the fun too.
Halloween dance camp
29th October - 31st October 2024 | 9.30am - 12.30pm
Halloween themed dance camp with plenty of dancing, arts & crafts, fun & games. Siblings and friends who do not attend normal class at Excel are very welcome to come along and join us.
Excel winter showcase
23rd November 2024
WHY JOIN EXCEL?
- One of the largest dance studios in Northern Ireland, our facility offers an unparalleled environment for dancers of all levels. All students receive first class training from highly experienced and qualified teachers.
- All exams are regulated by the Graded Qualifications Alliance (GQAL). Higher examinations are equivalent in skills and understanding to that of GCSEs and A levels, attracting UCAS points, and are recognised by Universities.
- Excel Dance Company is registered with the British Theatre Dance Association (BTDA) and the Associated Board of Dance (ABD).
- As well as our teaching faculty, we regularly welcome guest tutors from all over the UK and beyond, for classes and workshops.
- Excel Dance Company produce two annual showcases each year, at Christmas and in the spring term. All students have the opportunity to participate in our showcases, building performance skills, teaching theatre etiquette and enhancing confidence.
Student story
MEET FAYE ⭐
Faye has been dancing at Excel Dance Company since the age of 3. Now 10 years old, she is a highly-valued member of our competition team, and has won many local and national competitions. She has most recently represented Northern Ireland at the 2024 Dance World Cup in the Czech Republic, bringing home a gold medal, and many top 10 world rankings. Faye has an incredibly bright future ahead at Excel Dance Company.
