Choosing Your Dance Workshop: How to Pick the Right One for Your School

Dance Days has been working with schools since 2013, bringing creative, curriculum-linked workshops to classrooms across the UK. With over 30 different dance styles and topics to choose from, we know that every school has its own priorities — whether it’s celebrating a cultural festival, enhancing the PE curriculum, or supporting pupil wellbeing.

Choosing the right workshop is about more than simply picking a dance style. It’s about matching the session to your pupils’ age group, your timetable, and your wider learning objectives. In this guide, we’ll help you explore the options available and show how Dance Days can tailor a workshop to suit your school perfectly.

Why Choosing the Right Workshop Matters

Every school is different. A small village primary may be looking for an interactive workshop that introduces pupils to world cultures, while a large city academy might want sessions that challenge older pupils with more choreography and teamwork. Selecting the right dance workshop ensures that:

• Pupils are engaged at their level – from playful movement in EYFS to structured choreography in KS3.
• Workshops enrich classroom learning – by linking directly to curriculum topics like history, geography, and literacy.
• Teachers see real impact – from improved confidence and wellbeing to cross-curricular learning outcomes.
• Events run smoothly – whether it’s a themed day (e.g. Chinese New Year Workshops) or a whole-school celebration.

Dance Days has delivered thousands of workshops across the UK, and our experience shows that the schools who choose carefully see the biggest benefits. Picking the right style and format means the session feels relevant, inclusive, and memorable for both pupils and staff.

👉 Explore our full range of Dance Workshops for Schools to see what might fit your next event.

Key Stage Groups and Session Durations

At Dance Days, we design each workshop around the developmental stage of the pupils:

• EYFS (Early Years): Sessions last up to 30 minutes, focusing on playful movement, rhythm, and storytelling. Short bursts of activity keep younger children engaged without overwhelming them.
• KS1 & KS2: Pupils at this level thrive on 45–60 minute workshops. These include basic choreography, partner work, and opportunities to link dance with curriculum topics.
• KS3 & KS4: Older pupils enjoy more complex choreography, teamwork, and performance-based sessions. Each class typically has 60-minute lessons, with emphasis on skill-building.

To ensure quality, we recommend a maximum of 30 pupils per workshop with a teacher or TA present to support. This setup helps us balance classroom management with creativity, ensuring all children — including those with SEND — feel confident to join in.

For schools planning across multiple year groups, we also offer half-day or full-day bookings, covering the whole school in one day if needed. You can find more detail on options via our School Workshops page.

Dance Styles and Topics Available

One of the reasons schools love working with Dance Days is the breadth of styles and themes we offer. With more than 30 different workshops available, there’s something for every curriculum subject, celebration, or special event.

Some of the most popular include:

• Cultural and International Styles – such as Chinese Dance Workshops, Indian & Bollywood Dance Workshops, African Dance Workshops, and Irish Dance Workshops for Schools. These are perfect for multicultural weeks or global learning projects.
• Curriculum and History Workshops – including World War 2, The Great Fire of London, Greek Dance, and Egyptian Dance Workshops. These sessions bring history lessons to life and help pupils connect with key events through movement and storytelling.
• Seasonal and Celebration Workshops – from Christmas Dance Workshops and World Book Day to Black History Month and VE Day Workshops, we design dance sessions that fit seamlessly into your school calendar.
• Creative and Fitness-Focused Workshops – such as Dance Fit or Street Dance Workshops for Schools, which are ideal for PE lessons and wellbeing weeks.

By choosing a style that links directly with what pupils are learning in the classroom, you add depth to the topic while keeping children active and engaged. You can view the full list of styles on our Dance Workshops for Schools page.

Pick n Mix Workshops for Multicultural or Themed Weeks

Not every school event fits neatly into one dance style. That’s why Dance Days offers a Pick n Mix option, allowing schools to combine several workshops in a single day.

This approach works particularly well for:

• Multicultural Days or International Weeks – Pupils might start with an African Drum and Dance Workshop, then move on to a Bollywood Taster, finishing the day with an Irish Ceili. It’s a journey “around the world in dance.”
• Whole-School Celebrations – Larger schools often want different year groups to try different dance styles. For example, KS1 might learn Chinese Ribbon Dance, while KS2 works on Greek Myths through Movement.
• Themed Weeks – From wellbeing weeks to sports weeks, mixing workshops keeps the focus fresh and allows teachers to link dance with other planned activities.

This flexibility ensures every child gets a unique experience and allows schools to tailor their day to both the curriculum and the school’s community focus.

👉 Many schools combine Pick n Mix with our Whole School Dance Workshops for maximum impact, making the day feel like a festival of dance across the school.

Tailoring Workshops to Your School’s Needs

Every school is different, and Dance Days understands that a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work. That’s why all of our workshops are adapted to your school’s specific requirements.

• Group Size & Age – We recommend sessions for up to 30 pupils at a time to ensure everyone is engaged, supported, and has space to move. For EYFS, shorter 20–30 minute sessions work best, while KS2 and KS3 pupils can benefit from longer 45–60 minute workshops.
• Support & Guidance – We encourage teachers and teaching assistants to join the session, not only to provide support but also to strengthen classroom links. This allows staff to continue reinforcing dance learning after the workshop ends.
• Learning Focus – Workshops can highlight different outcomes: from boosting confidence and wellbeing to exploring curriculum-linked topics like history or cultural studies.

By tailoring each workshop, we ensure pupils gain the maximum educational and developmental benefit, while also keeping the day fun and memorable.

Special Topics and Creative Requests

While we already cover more than 30 dance styles and themes, we’re also open to creative or bespoke requests from schools. Over the years, teachers have asked us to create unique workshops that link directly to classroom projects or special themes.

Some examples include:

• The Great Fire of London – pupils acted out the spread of fire through movement, understanding cause and effect in a new way.
• Penguin Dance Workshop – designed to support a KS2 science project on habitats, where children choreographed dances mimicking adult and baby penguins.
• Volcanoes and Natural Disasters – using dance to show the power and unpredictability of nature, tying into geography topics.

These sessions demonstrate how flexible dance can be as a teaching tool. If your pupils are studying a unique theme or story, Dance Days can design a workshop that brings that learning to life through movement.

👉 Teachers interested in creative options can explore our History Dance Workshops for Schools or contact us directly to discuss bespoke themes.

Booking Options and Multi-Day Packages

At Dance Days, we know schools have different schedules and budgets, so we’ve created flexible booking options to suit every need.

• Half-Day Workshops – Ideal for smaller schools or when you’d like to focus on a single year group. Typically runs in the morning or afternoon, covering several classes.
• Full-Day Workshops – Great for single-form entry schools, where the entire school can be covered in one day. Multi-form entry schools often use this to reach multiple year groups.
• Multi-Day Packages – If you’d like to explore a variety of dance styles or cover every class in a larger school, you can book multiple days. We also offer multi-booking discounts, making this a cost-effective way to embed dance across the school year.

We also provide the option to “Pick ‘n’ Mix” workshops, where schools can choose different styles across one day — perfect for events like International Week or World Book Day celebrations. This variety keeps pupils engaged and helps teachers connect multiple subjects through dance.

👉 For pricing details, schools can visit our Prices page or get in touch via our Contact page.

Building Long-Term Partnerships with Schools

Since 2013, Dance Days has built lasting partnerships with schools across the UK. Many schools invite us back term after term, not just for annual events, but also to integrate dance into their wider curriculum.

These long-standing relationships are built on:

• Consistency – Many of our instructors return to the same schools year after year, creating familiarity for both staff and pupils.
• Trust – With over 1,750 schools served and more than 1,200 verified reviews, teachers know they can rely on us.
• Adaptability – We evolve alongside schools’ needs, introducing new workshops, seasonal events, and curriculum-linked sessions.

This partnership approach helps schools build continuity of learning in PE, wellbeing, and cultural education. It also allows pupils to develop confidence and skills over time, with each workshop building on the last.

👉 Curious to hear what other teachers think? Explore our Testimonials page to read genuine, verified feedback from schools we’ve worked with.

Why Dance Days Is the Right Choice for Your School

Choosing the right workshop provider is about more than filling a timetable — it’s about giving pupils an experience that inspires learning, boosts wellbeing, and brings school topics to life.

At Dance Days, we combine:

• Over a decade of experience delivering trusted workshops since 2013.
• Tailored sessions for EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3, and beyond.
• Affordable pricing with no hidden costs.
• DBS-checked instructors with strong teaching backgrounds.
• National coverage across England.
• 1,200+ verified reviews from real schools.

👉 Ready to plan your next workshop? Visit our Contact page to request a quote or check availability today.