Terry School of Dance was established in 1979 and has been operating for over 40 years in Birmingham. The school teaches students from age 2½ upwards. Classes take place on Saturday mornings at St Richards Church on Hallmoor Road.
The school offers instruction in tap, ballet, acrobatic/gymnastic dance, freestyle/street, theatre craft, musical theatre, and contemporary modern jazz. Teachers hold professional qualifications with the International Dance Teachers Association, and the staff includes a fully qualified I.D.T.A Examiner. The school holds regular exam sessions with the I.D.T.A.
Students can participate in dance competitions with other schools and festivals including Carabela Dance Festival and Mirfield Stage Dance Festival. The school organizes private lessons, duet lessons, trio lessons, and troupe lessons. Some pupils have been nominated for scholarships within the International Dance Teachers Association. The school holds an annual event called Night At The Musicals, where various student awards are presented.