Stretch & Technique Classes in Sale

Our Stretch & Technique classes at Footsteps Dance School are specially designed to improve every dancer’s strength, flexibility, posture, and control. Whether your child is passionate about ballet, acro, freestyle, or lyrical, this class is the perfect support system to elevate their dancing.

Classes are open to dancers aged 6+, and are grouped by ability for maximum comfort and progress.

What We Cover in Class

Stretch Component:
✓ Deep dynamic and static stretching
✓ Flexibility-focused progressions (splits, backbends, bridges)
✓ Breathing techniques and injury prevention 

Technique Component:
✓ Posture and alignment drills
✓ Core control and balance work
✓ Turns, kicks, leaps and extensions
✓ Strength-building exercises for stability and precision

This class is not genre-specific, making it the ideal add-on to any other dance class your child is enrolled in - freestyle, ballet, acro, lyrical or modern jazz.

Book Your Free Consultation


Ready to take the first step into lyrical dance?

Call 07837 995343 or email footstepsdanceschool11@gmail.com

 to book a free trial consultation for your child.

Why Choose Footsteps for Technique Training?

  • Progress tracking and achievable goals

  • Expert teachers with backgrounds in ballet, acrobatics, jazz and more

  • Smaller class sizes for individual feedback

  • Inclusive of all levels – from beginners to advanced students

  • Taught in a safe, encouraging environment at Sale High School

Footsteps Dance School has helped young dancers across Trafford grow not just in skill, but in confidence and wellbeing for over 13 years.

FAQs – Stretch & Technique at Footsteps Dance School

Q. What is a Stretch & Technique class?

A. It’s a non-genre-specific class designed to improve dancers’ flexibility, posture, alignment, balance, and overall technique. 

Q. Do you need to be flexible to join? 

A. Not at all! The class is tailored to all levels. Our goal is to help every child progress from where they are, safely and gradually. 

Q. Will this help my child’s dancing in other classes? 

A. Yes – it supports performance and technique in all genres, including freestyle, ballet, acro, lyrical, tap, and jazz.

Q. Is it suitable for beginners? 

A. Yes. It’s ideal for both beginners building foundation skills and advanced dancers refining their technique. 

Q. What should my child bring to class? 

A. Comfortable dancewear and a water bottle. A yoga mat or stretch band is optional but useful. 

Q. How is progress tracked?

A. Teachers provide individual feedback and celebrate personal milestones, like improved posture, deeper splits, or cleaner turns. 

Ready to Improve Your Technique?

This class is perfect for children who want to refine their dance skills, build flexibility, and reduce injury. Whether your child takes one class or several, Stretch & Technique offers real results.

  • Ages: 6+

  • Two-week trial available

  • Location: Sale High School

Enquire today to secure a space

Find Us

Conveniently located at Sale High School, our facilities are easily accessible for families in Sale, Sale Moor, and the Trafford area.

Enrol in Our Dance Classes

If you’re looking for children’s dance classes in Sale or the surrounding areas, Footsteps Dance School is the perfect choice.

Get in touch with us to secure your place and take the first step on your child’s dance journey.