Dance with Passion, Shine with Confidence
The Stage Factory is a friendly, fun, and competitive dance school in St Helens, providing high-quality tuition across a wide variety of dance styles. Enjoyment is at the heart of everything we do, and our disciplined and supportive teaching provides safe and effective progressions to promote a strong, healthy body and mind. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can build their confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships. We want our Stage Factory family to be the best they can be!
Our Services
At The Stage Factory, we offer a variety of dance and theatre classes for children and an adult tap class. Our classes cater to all abilities and needs, from the "once a week" child to those dreaming of a dance career. We provide professional dance and theatre training in a fun, friendly, but disciplined environment. Our classes help build a child's confidence, as well as improving performance skills, musicality, co-ordination, flexibility, and fitness. We instill strong teamwork values and sportsmanship as well as encouraging pupils to shine individually.
Our Classes
We offer a range of classes, including:
- Stage Tots: The perfect introduction to the world of dance and theatre for children aged 3 to 5
- Acro Dance: A fusion of dance and acrobatics, where pupils learn to safely perform tricks
- Street Dance: An umbrella term for several dance styles, including commercial and hip-hop
- Musical Theatre: A combination of dancing and singing, where children learn repertoire from various musicals and popular music
- Modern: Rhythmic dance style which is highly energetic and forms the basic technique for jazz, commercial, and theatrical dance
- Tap: We are well known as one of the best tap schools in the region, with up-to-date, original choreography adding a new dimension to this dance style
- Ballet: The basic form of technique for all other dance styles, improving strength, posture, co-ordination, and musicality
Our Achievements
We have gained a strong reputation for producing "slick", "entertaining", and "professional" annual shows at the Theatre Royal, St Helens. We also offer examinations in ballet, tap, and modern with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) and have a 100% pass rate. Our pupils have performed at prestigious events, including the Royal Albert Hall and the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool. We are proud of our achievements and strive to continue providing exceptional dance training to our students.
Overall Experience
The Stage Factory has received unanimous praise from parents, with all reviewers giving a 5-star rating. The common theme throughout the reviews is the positive impact the school has had on their children's confidence and overall experience.
Confidence Boost
The school has been credited with helping children overcome their shyness and develop confidence. One parent noted that their previously quiet and withdrawn child has flourished, now dancing centre stage with ease.
Staff and Communication
The staff at The Stage Factory have been praised for being helpful, approachable, and efficient in their communication with parents. They keep parents up-to-date with any changes and progress, making them feel informed and involved.
Friendly Environment
The school has created a welcoming environment where students feel comfortable and make new friends. One parent mentioned that their daughter has made a lot of new friends and loves attending her two weekly classes.
Teaching Quality
The teachers at The Stage Factory have been commended for their encouragement and guidance. They provide a safe and nurturing environment, allowing students to pursue their passion for dance without fear of criticism or discouragement.

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