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Musical Theatre Classes in Billericay: Times, Ages and Teachers
HK's musical theatre classes run every Thursday and Saturday at our Billericay studio, taught by performers with real West End, Netflix and touring credits. Here's exactly when, for what ages, and who's teaching.
Published 15 July 2026 · Updated 15 July 2026
TL;DR
HK Dance Studios runs musical theatre classes every Thursday and Saturday at its Billericay studio. Thursday 5 to 6pm is for under 8s with Mia Higgins, Saturday 9 to 10am is ages 3 to 5 with Emily Dennis, and Saturday 10.15am to 12.15pm is ages 5 to 16 with Ella Mae and Emily Dennis. All three teachers perform professionally, with credits including Netflix, Rita Ora, Disneyland Paris and UDO World Championships. First class is free, no experience needed.
Key takeaways
- Musical theatre runs at HK's Billericay studio only, Summerhill Farm, Pipps Hill Road North, Noak Bridge, CM11 2UJ
- Thursday 5 to 6pm, under 8s, taught by Mia Higgins
- Saturday 9 to 10am, ages 3 to 5, taught by Emily Dennis
- Saturday 10.15am to 12.15pm, ages 5 to 16, taught by Ella Mae and Emily Dennis
- All three teachers are working performers: credits include Netflix, Rita Ora, Disneyland Paris and UDO World Championships
- No experience needed and the first class is free, no card required
I get asked about musical theatre more than almost anything else, so I wanted to put everything in one place: the actual times, the actual teachers, and why I think it might be the best thing we teach.
When musical theatre runs
All of it happens at our Billericay studio, Summerhill Farm, Pipps Hill Road North, Noak Bridge, CM11 2UJ.
- Thursday, 5 to 6pm: under 8s, with Mia Higgins
- Saturday, 9 to 10am: ages 3 to 5, with Emily Dennis
- Saturday, 10.15am to 12.15pm: ages 5 to 16, with Ella Mae and Emily Dennis
If you're coming from Maldon or further out, it's currently Billericay only. Our other classes run across more of the locations, but musical theatre lives here for now.
Who's actually teaching it
This is the part I'm proudest of. These aren't hobbyists, they're working performers who happen to teach at HK.
Mia Higgins grew up at HK herself before training at Tiffany Theatre College. She's been in UK pantomimes, appeared in Heartstopper and Unchosen on Netflix, and danced as a backing dancer for Rita Ora at Soccer Aid. She teaches our under 8s on Thursdays.
Emily Dennis has been part of HK for almost 10 years. Her performance credits include Move It, competing at Disneyland Paris, and the UDO World Championships. She teaches both Saturday classes.
Ella Mae achieved a distinction in her Level 3 Diploma in Dance before training for three years at Masters Performing Arts College. She's been performing since she was two, and co-teaches the Saturday 5 to 16 class alongside Emily.
When your child is learning a song or a scene, it's coming from someone who's actually done it professionally, not just taught it.
What a class is actually like
Singing, acting and dance in one hour, the same triple threat every West End performer trains in. Children learn real numbers from real shows, and it builds towards performing them properly, in front of family, on a stage. I've written more about what a typical class covers and why it builds confidence so quickly on the musical theatre page.
How to try it
The first class is free, no card, no contract. Pick the day and age group that fits and come along.
Book your free class: 07771 970 515 or info@hkdancestudios.co.uk. Or book online and I'll see you there.
Frequently asked
What parents ask us.
What are the musical theatre class times in Billericay?
Musical theatre runs three times a week at HK's Billericay studio: Thursday 5 to 6pm for under 8s, Saturday 9 to 10am for ages 3 to 5, and Saturday 10.15am to 12.15pm for ages 5 to 16. All classes are at Summerhill Farm, Pipps Hill Road North, Noak Bridge, CM11 2UJ.
Who teaches musical theatre at HK Dance Studios?
Mia Higgins teaches the under 8s class. She trained at Tiffany Theatre College, has appeared in UK pantomimes and on Netflix in Heartstopper and Unchosen, and danced backing for Rita Ora at Soccer Aid. Emily Dennis, who has been at HK for almost 10 years, teaches the Saturday classes, with credits including Move It, Disneyland Paris and the UDO World Championships. Ella Mae, a distinction graduate of a Level 3 Diploma in Dance and three years at Masters Performing Arts College, co-teaches the Saturday 5 to 16 class.
Is musical theatre only available at Billericay?
Yes, for now musical theatre runs at our Billericay studio only. Our other classes are spread across Billericay, Maldon and soon Rayleigh and Basildon, but musical theatre currently runs at Billericay.
Does my child need experience to join?
No. Most children who start musical theatre at HK have never performed before. Classes are taught from scratch, building singing, acting and dance together, and the first class is free with no card needed.
