Taboo Dance Company — Street & Commercial Dance, Gravesend
Gravesend's award-winning street and commercial dance company — bold, dynamic, and seriously fun. For committed dancers ready to refine technique and performance quality across multiple genres.
Kirsten Wheeler
Kirsten trained at Bird College under the tutelage of icons Len Goodman and Liz Burville. Her professional career has taken her around the world — performing on cruise ships for Carnival and Princess Lines, appearing on Top of the Pops, CDUK, the Pepsi Chart Show, This Morning and TVAM, and featuring in commercials for Bernard Matthews, Halifax and Sky TV.
As a member of the London Theatre of Ballroom she performed in stage shows and corporate events across the country, and toured Europe with pop group Sash before founding Taboo Dance Company and channelling her extraordinary experience into teaching.
Under Kirsten's direction Taboo has won the prestigious Carl Alan Street Dance Award (2014), reached semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent (2010) and Got to Dance (2009), represented England at Dance Excellence in Hollywood, appeared on E4's Stage School (2017 & 2018), and claimed the titles of IDO HipHop World and European Champions.
Our Classes
All classes are pay-as-you-go — no contracts, no fuss. Book your place online below. Leadership, artistry, and stage presence are key.
For mixed-level dancers, this class focuses on classical technique, barre work, centre practice, and repertoire. Dancers study traditional ballet pieces and develop the grace, control, and expression that underpins all other dance disciplines — an invaluable addition to any dancer's training.
Book This ClassFor dancers ready to step up their street technique. This class builds on foundations and introduces more complex combinations, performance quality, and genre range across street and commercial styles.
Book This ClassThis class builds on foundational tap vocabulary and introduces layered rhythms, call-and-response drills, and syncopated patterns with musical accompaniment — developing crisp, articulate footwork and musicality.
Book This ClassChoreography-driven class with an emphasis on performance technique. Students create musical storytelling through jazz, exploring phrasing, musical theatre styles, and staging for those with a flair for the dramatic.
Book This ClassAdvanced street and commercial dance class focusing on emotional depth, phrasing, and movement textures. Dancers refine seamless transitions, improvisational techniques, and competition-level performance quality.
Book This ClassSpecialised focus on rolling, weight shifts, and spatial awareness. Adults learn seamless transitions and improvisational techniques in a fun, social class that suits all abilities — no experience needed.
Book This ClassA high-energy fusion of jazz, funk, and hip hop designed for our youngest street dancers. Juniors experiment with rhythm layering and genre-hopping routines that challenge musicality and memory in a fun, encouraging environment.
Book This ClassFor beginners and younger dancers, this class builds foundational tap vocabulary and introduces layered rhythms in a playful, encouraging setting. A perfect complement to street classes for well-rounded training.
Book This ClassFocuses on connecting dancers to their audience through dramatic exercises and dynamic combinations, building confidence in storytelling through tap. Suitable for returning dancers and those with some tap experience.
Book This ClassReady to Join Taboo?
All classes are pay-as-you-go with no long-term commitment. Get in touch if you'd like to come and watch a class before joining.