SSD Commercial Academy
SSD Commercial Academy is Edinburgh's leading Commercial Dance offering, specifically designed to push the boundaries of this hugely popular style of dance. For Primary 5s +, SSD Commercial Academy is a 3hr weekly offering at SSDHQ Dance Studios in Longstone which has been tailored to challenge students in the multiple dance styles that fall under the umbrella of Commercial, whilst allowing students to make new friends within a fun and inclusive environment for all abilities. This offering is non-syllabus. Find out more in our FAQs section.
Across the 3hr Academy, students partake in 3 sessions with our three widely experienced Commercial Academy teachers:
Across the 3hr Academy, students partake in 3 sessions with our three widely experienced Commercial Academy teachers:
SESSION 1 WITH SIMON HUNTER Learning fresh Commercial and Litefeet choreography, developing performance skills, attitude and self-confidence. |
SESSION 2 WITH LEANNE GRAHAM Learning technique, strength and co-ordination through diverse Commercial styles and choreography. |
SESSION 3 WITH AMY griffiths Exploring various styles including House, New Jack Swing and Waacking to name a few. Always current and fresh material. |
Classes are split by age and ability in order to allow students to reach their full potential
All teachers are PVG registered, hold Public Liability Insurance and have vast and specific professional performing and teaching experience in the dancing industry. SSDCA is not inter-linked with the weekly Simon Says Dance classes.
All teachers are PVG registered, hold Public Liability Insurance and have vast and specific professional performing and teaching experience in the dancing industry. SSDCA is not inter-linked with the weekly Simon Says Dance classes.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Our Academy students have the opportunity to take part in various activities across the Academic Year, in addition to their weekly term-time classes.
Every September (or there about) we host an Internal Dance Competition for our Academy students, where they can take part in a fun event to showcase their dance skill, judged by a panel of selected judges. This is a ticketed event for both participants and spectators, and we share registration info in advance of the event.
Every October, our Academy students have the option to take part in our annual Academy show - performed on a stage at a specially chosen venue. It's a wonderful opportunity for students to be part of a brilliant show spectacle, choreographed by the talented teaching team, and to showcase student progress. This is a ticketed event for both participants and spectators, and we share registration info in advance of the event.
Every February (or there about), we host an Annual Academy Awards Ball - an excuse to get dressed up and to celebrate our peer-voted and student of the year, announced live at the event, complete with DJ and dance floor at a specially chosen venue. It's a fun event for the family which allows our dancers to socialise in a space outside the studio, whilst also celebrating all the hard work put in throughout the year. Our Annual Awards Ball is optional participation, but is a ticketed event with details shared in advance.
Towards the end of each Academic year (Spring/Summer) our Commercial Academy students have the free opportunity to participate in a fully-pledged Music Video at a hand-picked location in Edinburgh (or surrounding area). Students work towards the music video choreography in class then at the chosen venue, students perform their choreography whilst being filmed by a professional film crew. It's an amazing opportunity for the students to get involved with, allowing them to gain experience in a music video setting whilst getting an authentic insight into what Commercial Dance is used for in the performing world. It's definitely something to remember!
Watch our 2025 Music Video filmed by www.performancefilming.co.uk
Every September (or there about) we host an Internal Dance Competition for our Academy students, where they can take part in a fun event to showcase their dance skill, judged by a panel of selected judges. This is a ticketed event for both participants and spectators, and we share registration info in advance of the event.
Every October, our Academy students have the option to take part in our annual Academy show - performed on a stage at a specially chosen venue. It's a wonderful opportunity for students to be part of a brilliant show spectacle, choreographed by the talented teaching team, and to showcase student progress. This is a ticketed event for both participants and spectators, and we share registration info in advance of the event.
Every February (or there about), we host an Annual Academy Awards Ball - an excuse to get dressed up and to celebrate our peer-voted and student of the year, announced live at the event, complete with DJ and dance floor at a specially chosen venue. It's a fun event for the family which allows our dancers to socialise in a space outside the studio, whilst also celebrating all the hard work put in throughout the year. Our Annual Awards Ball is optional participation, but is a ticketed event with details shared in advance.
Towards the end of each Academic year (Spring/Summer) our Commercial Academy students have the free opportunity to participate in a fully-pledged Music Video at a hand-picked location in Edinburgh (or surrounding area). Students work towards the music video choreography in class then at the chosen venue, students perform their choreography whilst being filmed by a professional film crew. It's an amazing opportunity for the students to get involved with, allowing them to gain experience in a music video setting whilst getting an authentic insight into what Commercial Dance is used for in the performing world. It's definitely something to remember!
Watch our 2025 Music Video filmed by www.performancefilming.co.uk
