Gem’s Dance Academy and Performing Arts is an IDTA-registered dance school in Great Barr that provides instruction in dance and drama. The academy offers classes across multiple dance styles including Freestyle, Ballroom, Latin, Musical Theatre, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Ballet, Tap, Gymnastics, Acrobatics, Modern Jazz, Classical Sequence, Hip Hop, House, Popping, Locking, and Breaking. Classes serve students of varying ages, interests, and abilities, with options for recreational learning or more focused training toward medals and competitions.
Principal Gemma Welch holds a BA Honours degree, is a Fellow with IDTA, and has qualified teacher status. She holds IDTA Fellowships in Freestyle, Latin, Ballroom, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Musical Theatre, along with additional certifications in Acrobatic Dance and Anatomy and Physiology. The teaching staff includes Emily Harris, who specializes in Ballroom and Latin; Keeley Morrow, an IDTA and NATD qualified teacher; Liam Pincher, who teaches urban dance styles; and Emily Hunt, who holds a BA Honours in Professional Dance Teaching and specializes in Classical Sequence. The academy also trains assistant teachers who work toward IDTA qualifications.