Since 1918
About us
A century of family-run dance education in Plymouth & Saltash.
Faculty
Our teachers
World-class, DBS-checked teachers with a wealth of stage experience.
On stage
Gallery
Performances, studio joy and the magic of show week.
Venues
Locations
Classes across Plymouth and in Saltash, with full addresses and maps.
From first steps to centre stage, we offer a wide and varied range of classes for all ages and abilities in Plymouth and Saltash, taught by fully qualified, DBS-checked teachers.
Classes for every age · no experience needed · Plymouth and Saltash
Devon
Dance classes in Plymouth
Holy Family Church Hall · Lipson Co-operative Academy · Plymouth College
Cornwall
Dance classes in Saltash
Saltash Baptist Church
“We've found the dance school very welcoming from the moment we walked through the doors.”
Ages 18 months – 3 years
Our Parent & Toddler Ballet classes are the perfect introduction to the joy of dance. Little ones explore music and movement alongside a parent or carer, building coordination, listening skills and confidence through stories, props and plenty of fun.
Ages 3+ to adult
Ballet is at the heart of everything we do. Our graded ballet classes follow the IDTA and Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabi, nurturing correct technique, strength, musicality and grace. Students progress at a pace that is safe for their growing bodies, forming good habits early and preventing injury, with the opportunity to take internationally recognised IDTA and RAD examinations.
From 4 years
Tap is energetic, rhythmical and hugely rewarding. Students develop timing, coordination and musicality while learning classic and contemporary tap styles, working towards graded examinations and performance opportunities.
Ages 4+ to adult
Modern (or modern theatre) dance combines technique, flexibility, jumps, kicks and expressive performance. It's a wonderful all-round style that underpins so much of stage and screen dance, taught through a graded syllabus with regular exams and shows.
Ages 5+
Our Acrobatic Arts programme follows the internationally recognised Acrobatic Arts syllabus, teaching flexibility, strength, balance, limbering and tumbling in a safe, progressive way. It's the perfect complement to dance training and builds remarkable body awareness and control.
Ages 5+
Musical Theatre brings together singing, acting and dance to create confident, versatile performers. Students explore songs and scenes from beloved shows, developing stage presence and teamwork while having an enormous amount of fun.
School age
Speech & Drama builds clear, confident communication through poetry, prose, acting and improvisation. Led by Lara Cook, a member of LAMDA, students work towards London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) examinations, gaining skills that help in the classroom, at interviews and on stage.
Ages 8+
Contemporary dance explores fluidity, floor work, release and expressive storytelling. It develops artistry, strength and individuality, giving students the freedom to interpret music and emotion through movement.
Secondary / teens
Our Body Conditioning classes, including Stretch & Strengthen, focus on core strength, flexibility, alignment and stamina. Together with our Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) classes, they are the secret behind cleaner technique and injury-free dancing.
Year 4 +
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) uses exercise balls and simple equipment to train the muscle memory behind each skill dancers need. Classes build core stability, alignment, turnout and weight placement, so technique becomes stronger and safer in ballet and every other style. Our PBT classes are taught by a certified PBT teacher.
Ages 55+
Silver Swans is an RAD-created programme of ballet-inspired classes for over-55s. Designed to improve mobility, posture, coordination and energy levels, it's a joyful, sociable way to enjoy the lifelong benefits of dance. No experience needed.
Every dancer's journey is different. Get in touch and we'll help you find the perfect class. No experience necessary.
“It is more than a dance school and feels like we're part of a lovely big family.”
Whether it’s your child’s very first ballet class or you’re returning to dance yourself, there’s a warm welcome waiting at Geraldine Lamb Dance School. The dancers who train with us leave with confidence, friendships and memories. Come and see what you’d be missing.
“They just don't teach the children to dance, they encourage them, believe in them and make every single child feel special.”
No experience needed · Come for a taster
