My Dance School vs Class Manager
Class Manager is a well-established UK class-booking platform used across many activity sectors. My Dance School is built only for dance, so festivals, competitions, showcases and troupe life are core features rather than add-ons.
Feature by feature
| Feature | My Dance School | Class Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Built specifically for dance | Yes: dance only | Multi-sector activity platform |
| Registers and cover management | Included | Included |
| GBP invoicing and card payments | Included (Stripe) | Included |
| Competition and festival entries | Included | Not a core feature |
| Showcase ticketing and RSVPs | Included | Not a core feature |
| Dancer (child) portal | Included with safeguarded reporting controls | Parent accounts only |
| Public event and booking pages | Branded per school | Booking pages available |
| Accident and safeguarding concern reporting | Staff, parent and dancer reporting with follow-up | Varies by plan |
Details are based on publicly available information and may change. Always check the latest details with each provider.
Where Class Manager is strong
- Mature, widely used across multiple activity sectors
- Established booking and billing tooling
- Large existing customer base and support team
Where My Dance School is strong
- Built specifically for dance schools, not generic activity clubs
- Competitions, festivals and showcase ticketing built in
- Parent, dancer and teacher portals with two-way accident and concern reporting
- White-label branding on parent-facing pages and event links
Who each one suits
Dance schools that want dance-specific workflows (competitions, showcase ticketing, kudos and dancer portals) alongside the usual registers and billing.
Common questions
Can I move my data across from Class Manager?
Yes. You can import dancers, classes and enrolments during onboarding, and run both systems side by side while you switch.
Is My Dance School cheaper than Class Manager?
My Dance School has unlimited dancers on every plan, and plans differ by features. Our plans start at £49 per month with no per-parent fees. See the pricing page for current details.
Try it with your own timetable
14-day free trial, import your classes, and see the difference before you commit.
Wondering where your data lives? See Trust and security.
