Frequently Asked Questions

6 – 21 Year Olds

Our experienced teachers will make the decision after spending the initial free trial/assessment class with them.

Yes. Classes are streamed at the beginning of each new term, giving each student a chance to be moved to a different level of class. In addition to this, classes are regularly monitored and any student we feel should be in a different level are moved throughout the term. This is always at the discretion of the teacher(s).

Yes. In addition to the teachers on site, there is always a School Manager present. They will always have the ‘in case of emergency’ contact numbers for every member of the school.

Yes. Teachers will always allocate a supervised 5-10 minute break throughout the session allowing time to get snacks and drinks.

No. Students should bring their own snacks and drinks for the classes.  We always recommend water as the best way to stay hydrated throughout.

Anything that is comfortable.  Trainers (outdoor shoes are permitted), tracksuit bottoms and t-shirts are the best combination.

NO DENIM TO BE WORN IN CLASS.

We do not make it compulsory to have a uniform. However, we do require a t-shirt to be bought for each annual Christmas Show.

Yes. Cash or cheques made payable to ZooNation Academy of Dance Ltd are accepted.  We do not have the facility for card payments at the school.

30 students per class for Under 8s, Beginners and Intermediate 1 is the limit and 40 students for Intermediate 2, 3 and advanced. We supply a teacher assistant for the larger sized classes, to ensure every student still receives the right amount of attention.

Most of the teachers at ZAD will have performed for ZooNation at some point.  All of the teachers, however, will have had professional performance experience, which we believe adds to their teaching skills and is what makes ZAD truly unique.

Teachers will have been seen in The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, Some Like it Hip Hop, Into the Hoods, Message In A Bottle, Pied Piper, StreetDance 3D:The Movie, So You Think You Can Dance, as well as dancing for many different artists including Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna, Amerie, Kylie Minogue and Cheryl.

For the Under 8s class and beginners classes we have the same teachers each week as we believe it is important to lay a strong foundation and consistency plays a major part in doing this.

For the rest of the levels, teachers rotate each week so students are given a chance to learn a wide range of styles.

All teachers are DBS checked and have a wealth of both performance and teaching experience.

Yes. We have an annual Christmas show that the whole school will take part in, and work toward from September – December.