Divas & Dudes Dance Academy operates under the direction of Stephanie Maxwell, who trained at Laine Theatre Arts and holds ISTD teaching qualifications. The academy teaches children aged 2 to 18 years across three locations in Emmer Green, Henley-on-Thames, and Burnham. Classes include ISTD Tap, Modern, and Ballet, as well as Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, and Contemporary dance. The structured program follows ISTD levels from Tiny Toes and Pre-Primary through to Grade 4.
The academy offers weekly classes, dance parties, holiday workshops, examinations, and regular performance opportunities. Recent productions have included “A Night at the Movies” at The Kenton Theatre and a summer workshop production of High School Musical with 40 children. The teaching staff includes Millie McDonnell, a graduate of Laine Theatre Arts with screen credits, and Laura Prince, who attended the London School of Musical Theatre and has worked in West End productions. Free trial classes are available for prospective students.