Who are we?

Welcome to Crystal Academy – Where Passion Meets Performance!
We are a multi-award-winning, community-focused dance school based in Hednesford, Staffordshire. Crowned Dance School of the Year 2024/25, Crystal Academy is more than just a dance school — we are a family, a movement, and a place where dreams take flight.
We inspire and empower individuals of all backgrounds through the transformative power of dance, aerial arts, and performing arts.

Impact

At Crystal Academy, community is at the heart of everything we do.
We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to dance, create, and thrive—regardless of financial background. Through funded workshops, free school holiday programs, and youth leadership qualifications, we provide a safe, nurturing space that helps reduce social isolation, promote mental wellbeing, and build confident, resilient young people.

Our impact stretches from the local stage to the world stage — giving young dancers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, from performing in West End theatres to competing at international finals.

Why are we crowdfunding?

We are crowdfunding to keep our free community classes, warm spaces, and funded workshops running — especially for families on low incomes or facing social isolation.
Demand for our services is growing, but so are the costs.
With your help, we can continue offering safe, welcoming spaces where young people can learn, dance, connect, and build brighter futures.

Your support will make sure that no young person misses out on life-changing opportunities because of financial barriers.

How we’ll spend the money raised

We promise to spend every donation carefully and transparently. Your support will help fund:

• Free and subsidised dance and performing arts classes for low-income families

• Warm community spaces during school holidays and out-of-school hours

• Funded youth leadership qualifications to give young people real-world skills and UCAS points

• Performance opportunities and competition entries for talented dancers who would otherwise miss out

• Operational costs like hall hire, heating, materials, and instructor training

Every donation, big or small, will directly change lives — helping to inspire, uplift, and empower the next generation.