DATS (Dance at the Smithy) is a Dance and Theatre School located on Lumb Lane in Bramhall. It offers dance classes in R.A.D (Royal Academy of Dance) Ballet and I.S.T.D (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) Modern Theatre, Tap.

Dance at the Smithy also offers Streetdance classes and Musical Theatre, Singing and Drama in the form of Stageworks. Over the years DATS has acquired a reputation for all round excellence with many of our pupils going on to the highest levels of Dance and Theatre. However, we pride ourselves most on giving opportunity to all children, whatever their ability, to enjoy dance and participate in something that will have lasting memories for life.