Level 1 Tap

Get Ready to Move, Dance & Have Fun! Whether you're a complete beginner, returning to dance, or looking to build your confidence and skills, these friendly, energetic classes are perfect for anyone aged 17+ who loves musical theatre and wants to dance in a fun, supportive environment. Monthly Booking Classes are booked and paid for monthly.

The number of classes each month varies depending on the schedule. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your place! September–December schedule September: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd October: 6th, 13th, 20th November: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th December: 1st, 8th, 15th 3-week block = £30 4-week block = £40 Level 1: Movers/Beginners (5.15-6.15pm) Perfect for those new to musical theatre dance.

This class moves at a slower pace with a focus on exploring movement and building confidence, rather than technical detail. Develop strength, balance, coordination, and choreography retention while having fun dancing to your favourite show tunes. Classes led by Louise Pettitt Louise trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, graduating with a degree in dance and the performing arts.

She holds a Master’s Degree in Creative Practice and Education and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. Her professional theatre credits include Cats (UK, Italy, Portugal Tours), Beauty and the Beast understudy Belle (UK Tour), Starlight Express understudy Pearl (Bochum, Germany), Verve (UK Tour), Aura Dance Company (UK), and Cinemagique (Costa Cruises). Television and recording credits include Casualty 1909 (BBC), Nightmare in Suburbia (Nine Lives Media), Holland’s Meat Pies Commercial (MTP), and Starlight Express New Songs (Universal Music).

Louise has choreographed numerous shows and musicals for leading vocational dance and performing arts colleges, including Move it, Sadler’s Wells Making Moves, Rambert Elements, Chicago (Waterside Arts), The Phantom of the Opera, and Scrooge! The Musical. She has held prestigious roles as a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader at leading Higher Education institutions.

Her choreography for Altrincham Garrick Playhouse includes A Chorus Line, Beautiful, Merrily We Roll Along, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Sound of Music, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Improvers and Intermediate/Advanced classes are also available to book. So whether you’re taking your first dance steps or looking to brush up your skills, there’s a place for you at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse Musical Theatre Dance Classes.

Come move, dance, and discover your rhythm!