Collage showcasing the dance companies, schools, performance venues and industry organisations that SGDA (Sophie Gallie Dance Academy) in Chester has collaborated with or been associated with, demonstrating the academy’s strong professional links.

Student Destinations

Where could your SGDA journey take you?

Where could your SGDA journey take you? ★

At SGDA, we’re proud to see our dancers move on to exciting opportunities in vocational training, higher education, and the professional industry. Whether they pursue full-time dance training, study at university, or step into performance careers, our students carry with them the skills, confidence and discipline they’ve built here.

From First Steps to Professional Stages

SGDA has always been about creating strong foundations, building confidence, and nurturing a lifelong love of dance. For over a decade we’ve guided children from their very first pre-school classes through to advanced training - and now we’re proud to see our very first graduates stepping out into the professional performing arts industry.

Training From Start to Finish

As a grassroots academy, we’re passionate about giving every child access to high-quality training. For many of our dancers, SGDA is where their journey begins - and now, for the first time, we are seeing the results of that training come full circle.

Our students who once walked into the studio as shy 3-year-olds are now auditioning, gaining contracts, and taking their places on professional stages across the world.

Promotional material representing SGDA students progressing into prestigious dance training, including pathways such as Birmingham Royal Ballet and other leading UK institutions.

Spotlight: Our Graduates

Promotional image representing SGDA alumni achievements in the wider dance industry, including professional performance opportunities.

Looking Ahead

This is just the beginning. With more graduates auditioning and gaining opportunities every year, we are excited to see where the next chapter takes our SGDA family.

Contemporary ballet dancer in theatrical lighting, used by SGDA in Chester to illustrate advanced dance technique and performance artistry.

Éile Middleton