Dance Studio 1

Really fantastic dance school. My daughter finds the dance lessons very well and is very happy. Teachers always and the whole group that works really kind and helpful. I strongly recommend to anyone who wants to take their children to dance.

My daughter has attended Dance Studio 1 since she was 2 years old. And she still loves it there. The teachers there are wonderful and their passion is evident. Whilst only being a small studio, which brings about it more of a family feeling, they are very professional and superb at what they do. It’s very obvious why so many students stay they for years and years.

The most amazing, inclusive, welcoming, professional and skilled dance studio…I was about 2/3 when I started at dance studio 1 over 20 years ago. It is, and always will be, such a big part of my life. Not only did going to classes at Dance Studio 1 teach me to dance but it taught me so much more. I truly believe if I hadn’t have gone, I would not be who I am today. The fun classes, the opportunities to be successful in dance exams and the professional, outstanding shows are all part of the fantastic experience. Some of the best memories of my life are from the shows and exams experienced with my DS1 family. When I was about 13, I became a studio assistant and that role gave me the confidence I never knew I had. It inspired me to go and become a teacher. The family, community feel at DS1 makes it so special and something that would be valued in anyone’s life. As Miss Bennett says, ‘we don’t do them and us’ at DS1, we are a family. I could not recommend this dance studio more. Miss B and DS1 changed my life for the better, will you let it change yours?

An absolutely wonderful dance school. Alison and all her staff go above and beyond for all the students. They truly understand and care. My daughter attended here for years and loved it. She was supported and cared for and gained confidence she otherwise may never have found. Alison supports with every query and runs her studio in a profoundly professional and well organised manner. I would recommend to anyone looking to send their children to a dance school. Alison and her staff will certainly ensure potential is met in a kind and friendly way.

My daughter attended Dance Studio for around 1 year. My daughter was age 8 when she starter and is autistic, shy and doesn't like being overly exposed socially. She loved the classes at first! She completed two exams, one I'm ballet and one in tap.However, Once a year the studio put on a stage show which means that the classes paid for turn into rehearsals for the show. My daughter didn't want to be in the show so Saturday classes meant nothing for her and she lost interest.I was paying for her to learn dance not to be in a show and I think the studio need to offer an alternative for kids who don't want to perform infront of others or this needs to be raised when kids join. When I raised this I was told that only private lessons on a 1to1 could be offered as extra instead.I also disclosed twice that she is autistic and this was not acknowledged properly in terms of offers for reasonable adjustments.Everyone is nice and approachable but I've come away with the experience that if you're child is not an extrovert, this isn't the place. I also felt the studio weren't bothered that she left nor wanted the reason to improve their company. There was also no offer to send her tap exam paper through the post. Some education on disable kids is needed here with education around what ro offer in terms of reasonable adjustments as part of the equality act.Also... be prepared for a lot of whatsapp texts from the studio about a variety of different things which several of us parents would discuss as a nuisance.

My daughter has been attending classes for nearly 10 years, she is now a studio assistant and loves her Saturdays at class. The staff are really friendly and encouraging- the shows have been great opportunities for my child to grown in confidence, the exams have made school exams less stressful as she is used to performing in exam conditions. All in all Dance Studio 1 has helped my shy little girl become a happy confident teenager - who could ask for more?

An excellent dance studio that’s very welcoming. The teachers are lovely and very caring. My little who is two loves attending and has already learnt so much. Could not recommend enough!

I am very happy with Dance Studio1. My daughter’s progress is amazing and she enjoys ballett so much. She can’t stop talking about the teachers! I am very grateful the whole team because they encourage her love for dancing. Even during lockdown they had Zoom classes! Highly recommend the studio!

It's been nearly 2 years since my angle to be in Dance Studio 1 class, it was perfect! The teachers are amazing and everybody is welcome in those classes where I can ensure you will have a great time! Highly recommended!

Alice has been attending dance studio 1 since 2 1/2 years old and is now 15 She went in as a shy toddler and her confidence has grown immensely. She's done numerous exams in ballet,tap and theatre craft. Every 2 years she's taken part in a stage performance open to the public to watch. Since starting high school she’s become a studio assistant. Helping out with all the younger ones. Because of this Alice had just received a recognition at St Monica's for her dancing and kindness in helping others.Her dancing helped her through the pandemic as it continued throughout on zoom. I cant believe how much Alice has progressed since the beginning. It's not just dancing anymore it's literally her second family. Alice is in her GCSE year at school and dancing is her release for when revising gets tough. Exercise is so important to enable a healthy mind which helps with revision. She's made so many life long friends along the way and so have I. Thank you all at the studio for being so lovely, caring and most of all being the bestLynn x