We opened in 2014 with one studio, twelve dancers and a second-hand piano. Today more than 180 children and adults dance with us every week, but the idea has not changed: a school where every dancer is known by name and every step is celebrated.
Principal and ballet teacher
Hannah grew up dancing in Lowestoft and trained in London before performing with a touring ballet company. She opened Sunrise Coast Dance Academy in 2014 with a simple aim: a school where every child feels they belong, whether they dance for fun or dream of a career. She still teaches most of the ballet classes herself.
RAD Registered Teacher · ISTD DDI Modern · BA (Hons) Dance, Trinity Laban
Tap and modern teacher
Chloe joined us in 2019 after finishing her ISTD teaching diplomas. She has a real gift for making exam work feel like play, and her senior tap group have taken home trophies from the Norfolk and Suffolk festivals three years running.
ISTD DDE Tap · ISTD DDE Modern · Enhanced DBS
Street dance teacher
Jordan has danced commercially for music videos and festival stages across the UK. He runs our street programme with an emphasis on musicality, confidence and having a laugh. Ask him about his crew's summer show finale; he has been planning it since January.
UKA Street Dance Teacher · Enhanced DBS · Paediatric First Aid
Teaches: Street
Acro and pre-school teacher
Amy is a former gymnast and early-years practitioner, which makes her the perfect person to run both our Tiny Toes and acro classes. Patient, calm and endlessly encouraging, she is usually the first teacher our youngest dancers meet.
Acrobatic Arts Certified · Level 3 Early Years Educator · Enhanced DBS
Two purpose-built studios in a converted maltings on Commercial Road: sprung floors, full-length mirrors, barres at two heights and proper acro mats. A bright waiting area with hot drinks, free Wi-Fi and a view into Studio 1. Free parking outside and step-free access throughout.
Every teacher holds an enhanced DBS check and up-to-date safeguarding training, and there is always a paediatric first aider on site. Our designated safeguarding lead is Miss Hannah. Policies for safeguarding, photography and data protection are available at reception and on request.
Monday, 7 September 2026
to Saturday, 19 December 2026
Half term Monday, 26 October 2026 to Saturday, 31 October 2026 · 14 weeks
Monday, 4 January 2027
to Saturday, 27 March 2027
Half term Monday, 15 February 2027 to Saturday, 20 February 2027 · 11 weeks
Monday, 19 April 2027
to Saturday, 17 July 2027
Half term Monday, 31 May 2027 to Saturday, 5 June 2027 · 12 weeks
We do not run classes on bank holidays. Missed classes on bank holidays are already deducted from term fees.
Open day and free taster classes
Drop in between 9am and 1pm, try any class, meet the teachers.
Christmas showcase
An informal afternoon of class demonstrations for families in the studio.
RAD ballet examinations
Held at the studio. Candidates will be confirmed by the end of January.
ISTD tap and modern examinations
Held at the studio. Candidates confirmed by the end of April.
Summer show: Sunrise
Two performances at the Marina Theatre, Lowestoft. Every dancer takes part.
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Sunrise Coast Dance Academy