ABOUT US
We, and our teaching staff are all kind, dedicated, hard-working, fun-loving, and energetic and it is our aim to motivate, encourage and inspire your child to ensure that as well as concentrating on technique your child enjoys learning to dance, whilst continuing to grow in self–confidence and also to achieve high levels of success.
Children of all ages and abilities are nurtured to progress and to achieve their own personal best and it is during our annual show in the spring, which is the pinnacle of our school year, that parents, family, and friends can see for themselves just how much each child has learnt and LOVES to dance and perform with S4D!
We are a dance school that is quite literally never standing still and so if you want your child to enjoy learning the love of dance in a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment, then please bring them along to join ‘STUDIO4DANCE' we promise they will be made to feel very welcome and a valued member of our wonderful dance family!
HISTORY
Our school, originally known as The Susan Holman School of Dance, was founded in 1971 by Miss Holman and has proudly been established for over 50 years. Miss Sharon began as a student in 1975 and started teaching alongside Miss Holman in 1995. Miss Ellie joined the school as pupil in 1994 and became a member of the teaching team in 2010. After many successful years, Miss Holman retired in July 2016 and both Miss Sharon and Miss Ellie were honoured to be given the opportunity to take over the school.
GROWTH AND CHANGE
The very first step (if you pardon the pun!) was to refresh the school's identity, leading to the creation of STUDIO4DANCE in August 2016. Since that time, we have been proud to grow the school mindfully and sustainably, always staying true to our values. In 2024, Miss Ellie hung up her dance shoes, we're so grateful for the love and dedication she gave to the school over the years.
NOW
STUDIO4DANCE is proudly run by Miss Sharon, who continues to lead the school with heart, creativity, and a whole lot of energy!
She is joined by three fantastic core team members who teach across a range of styles and age groups. Miss Juliet, Miss Mollie-May and Miss Molly. In addition, we're lucky to have a dedicated ballet and pointe specialist, Miss Sophie Piper.
Together, we're here to make sure every child feels welcome, grows in confidence, and has an amazing time dancing with us each week.
We are a progressive school however, we do identify that your child's happiness and their physical and emotional wellbeing should be considered above all else and recognise that ‘glitzy costumes and tricks’ will never be as important as your child’s wellbeing, so rest assured that they (and their feet!) will be safe in our hands…!
'S4D' is the place to be!
TESTIMONIALS
Studio4Dance - YOU ROCK!
Karen M
What amazing dance school! My little girl loves her dance lessons and is forever practising around the house. Can't wait for her sister to join too!
Miss Sharon and Miss Ellie are clearly passionate about what they do. I would recommend to anyone!
Sarah K
Very friendly and fantastic teachers with a lot of experience
Mitchell H
My girls love dancing at Studio4Dance.
Over the years they've done Mime, Jazz, Tap, Modern and Ballet and they enjoy showing off their skills in exams.
Fabulous shows for the whole family to watch and be proud of. I highly recommend Studio4Dance.
Olivia G
