At the BHSD we offer classes in ballet, tap, & contemporary dance.
Adult classes in ballet, tap, contemporary & keep fit.
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We have been established for
54 years and pride ourselves in being a
"family of dance".
Taking children from the age of four up to diploma level and
teacher training with the NATD.

Barbara Hooton School
of Dancing














The Team

Barbara Allebone
MNATD (B&T)
Principal

Nicola Millington
ANATD (B,T&C)
Teacher

Wendy Betts
ANATD (B&T)
Teacher

Isobel Seymour
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Teacher

Katy Gaudin
ANATD (T)
Teacher & Musical Director

Ruby Wells
Student Teacher
The Studio

The Studio, High St, Earls Barton, Northampton NN6 0JG, UK
The Mission Room

The Mission Room, Well Street, Finedon NN9 5JP
Classes

Ballet
Monday Senior Ballet, Adult Ballet
Tuesday Beginners and Graded Ballet
Wednesday Beginners and Graded Ballet
Thursday Senior Pointe Class &
Teacher Training
Saturday Beginners and Graded Ballet
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Tap
Tuesday Beginners, Graded &
Senior Tap
Wednesday Beginners, Graded &
Senior Tap
Thursday Adult Tap
Saturday Beginners, Graded &
Senior Tap

Contemporary
Monday Senior and Adult Contemporary
Wednesday Graded Contemporary
Saturday Beginners &
Graded Contemporary

Keep Fit
Muscle toning exercises for all
Wednesday 10.30 The Studio
Thursday 10.30 The Studio
Legacy of Dance

Our Story
Established in 1972, the Barbara Hooton School of Dancing is a hub for ballet, tap, and contemporary dance in Northamptonshire. Our purpose-built studio on the High Street, Earls Barton, fosters creativity and excellence. This then extends to The Mission Room in Finedon. Explore a variety of classes suitable for all ages and experience levels, designed to nurture a love for dance.