Warm stage lighting at a Dance in Motion Academy performance

About the academy

Built on passion. Grown as a family.

Founded in 2008 by Principal Miss Gemma Hinton, with the centre opening in 2010, Dance in Motion Academy is home to 200+ students who train, perform and grow together in Malvern, Worcestershire.

A Dance in Motion Academy student in a powerful stage pose

Academy students celebrating with a competition trophy

Ballet students holding award plaques beside the barre

Every student is a star

High quality training across all disciplines of dance, with a strong focus on professionalism, technique and adaptability.

Students perform in bi-annual school shows, work with Malvern Theatres, and have represented Team England on international stages from Vienna to Los Angeles and Orlando. Closer to home, they fundraise and shine for local charities across Worcestershire.

Dance School and Dance Academy of the Year 25/26, Prestige Awards
Exam pathways including IDTA, RAD, ISTD, NATD and Acrobatic Arts
DBS checked, first aid trained and fully insured teaching team

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Meet the team

Teachers who know every student

Led by Principal Miss Gemma Hinton, our DBS-checked teaching team brings professional training, warmth and high standards to every class.

Miss Gemma Hinton

Principal & Founder

Midlands Academy of Dance Drama and Royal Academy of Dance

Miss Bryony

Dance Teacher

Dance in Motion Academy

Miss Millie

Dance Teacher

The Hammond School of Performing Arts

Miss Molly

Dance Teacher

Stella Mann College of Performing Arts

Miss Eleanor

Dance Teacher

Dance in Motion Academy

Miss Katie

Dance Teacher

Dance in Motion Academy

Results & stages

From Malvern studios to international stages

Award-winning teaching, school shows and Team England pathways, with every student encouraged to shine.

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Dance in Motion Academy students celebrating with a trophy on stage

Prestige Awards 25/26

Dance School and Dance Academy of the Year, Central England Prestige Awards.

Pom dance team competing at Legacy Cheer and Dance

Team England & Worlds

Students have represented Team England in Vienna, Los Angeles and ICU Worlds in Orlando.

Alice in Wonderland school show with young dancers as card soldiers

Shows & theatres

Bi-annual school shows, Malvern Theatres productions and charity performances across Worcestershire.

Disneyland Paris performances (2015–2020)
The Hippodrome, Birmingham
TEAM ENGLAND · ECU Vienna 2016
Dance Excellence Festival, Los Angeles
ICU Cheer and Dance Worlds, Orlando
Alumni pathways including Bird, Urdang, MADD, BOA and Ballet Theatre UK

Facilities

A professional home to train in

Professionally fitted studios with sprung floors, mirrors and ballet barres, plus a welcoming waiting area, snack bar and live viewing for families at our Malvern centre.