Welcome to The Stage Door! A Performing Arts, Dance and Acrobatics academy with classes in Herrington Burn House, Houghton Le Spring, DH44JW Here at The Stage Door we cater to every child's ability and believe that every child matters.

Pre-school messy play with a science twist!

Soccer Stars Academy offers award winning football classes for children aged 18 months - 9 years old. We give children a positive introduction to football in a fun and friendly environment. Our ethos in our classes is characterised with our FRIENDS acronym. Fun Rewarding Inclusive Energetic Develops Confidence Skills Progression

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Our progressive play programme is designed to develop your child’s physical skills. Using bespoke colourful equipment, we focus on agility, balance, climbing and co-ordination, which enhances brain development and builds confidence. Every session is supervised by our amazing specially trained staff, getting the best out of each child. Up until 3 years, grown-ups participate as well so that parents, carers and even grandparents can spend time with little ones as they develop. The journey begins for babies from 6 months old who can sit up unaided.

Pre-school messy play with a science twist!

The most original baby and toddler classes! Award winning classes featuring music, puppets, laughter and fun for newborn, babies and toddlers!

Family Tweeties sessions are for children aged 0-4. These sessions are lively with lots of singing, dancing and movement for the whole family. It means siblings can attend together and older children get a chance to move and express themselves to the music. These sessions are themed and each theme lasts four weeks to help consolidate language, communication, listening, rhythmical patterns, enhance anticipation and prediction plus early phonics. Physical development is developed through gross and fine motor actions to the songs and imagination is fostered through puppets, characters and stories bringing the themes to life. The themes range from dinosaurs, space, seaside/pirates, wild animals, classic rhymes and stories, spring/minibeasts, superheroes, winter/Christmas, Autumn/Halloween and more. This means your repertoire of songs will build as you explore each exciting new theme together and continue the learning at home with your enthused little one!!

Durham City Gymnastics Club specialises in Tumbling Gymnastics and Cheerleading from club level to International Level. We also offer general gymnastics and trampolining classes from age 3 to adult.

The most original baby and toddler classes! Award winning classes featuring music, puppets, laughter and fun for newborn, babies and toddlers!

The most original baby and toddler classes! Award winning classes featuring music, puppets, laughter and fun for newborn, babies and toddlers!

Welcome to Fast Feet Football Academy. We are an experienced football coaching provider, who deliver individual technical football development for young players from the Age of 5 to 13. Players of all abilities are welcome, from beginner, experienced grassroots footballers to advanced players.

Activate Reform and Inspire Studios (ARI Studios) is a Sunderland-based stage school offering dynamic and supportive dance training for children aged 3 to 16. We’re passionate about more than just great performance — our classes are designed to build confidence, social skills, and physical fitness, helping young dancers grow both on and off the stage. Under the guidance of our director, a qualified dance teacher and personal trainer, ARI Studios takes a holistic approach to dance training. Through our unique ARI Method, we support each child’s dance journey with structured progression, while also developing strong, resilient bodies to support long-term health and help reduce injury risk. Whether your child is dancing for fun or dreaming of the stage, we create a safe, encouraging space where every dancer can shine.

Activate Reform and Inspire Studios (ARI Studios) is a Sunderland-based stage school offering dynamic and supportive dance training for children aged 3 to 16. We’re passionate about more than just great performance — our classes are designed to build confidence, social skills, and physical fitness, helping young dancers grow both on and off the stage. Under the guidance of our director, a qualified dance teacher and personal trainer, ARI Studios takes a holistic approach to dance training. Through our unique ARI Method, we support each child’s dance journey with structured progression, while also developing strong, resilient bodies to support long-term health and help reduce injury risk. Whether your child is dancing for fun or dreaming of the stage, we create a safe, encouraging space where every dancer can shine.

Pre-school messy play with a science twist!

Starz Drama School was established 6 years ago in Seaham, and welcomes over 250 children through its doors every week. We now have our own premises in Seaham with 2 fantastic studios, as well as classes in Chester-le-Street and Northallerton. Our classes are for children aged 4-18 and we have classes in drama, streetdance, contemporary dance, commercial dance, acro and gymnastics.

Learning the FUNdamentals to help create a positive future in life and football for your child ​ ​ ​ At Mini Miners we give your children a positive introduction to football by teaching high quality football skills in a friendly, pressure-free environment. There are five different age groups tailored specifically to the needs of children between 3 years and 11 years of age. It’s the perfect way to for your children to learn the fundamentals of football.

DanceFit is a lovely friendly dance school where your child can build confidence, exercise,learn new skills and make new friends. We don't do competitions or medals so there's no pressure on your child it's all about the fun. We do perform in shows throughout the year where family members can enjoy the children's hard work We also take part in the South Tyneside Parade once a year too so there's plenty to get involved with. Progression certificates are also available in our gymnastics classes and they too get to perform routines in our shows

Learning the FUNdamentals to help create a positive future in life and football for your child ​ ​ ​ At Mini Miners we give your children a positive introduction to football by teaching high quality football skills in a friendly, pressure-free environment. There are five different age groups tailored specifically to the needs of children between 3 years and 11 years of age. It’s the perfect way to for your children to learn the fundamentals of football.