My daughter has been taking ballet lessons at the main dance school in the town centre for almost a…read moreyear, and I am very impressed so far. She adores dancing and always looks forward to her lessons. The teachers are always friendly, warm and welcoming - it feels like a little family. It does get busy in the changing rooms, but there's always plenty of space. Their prices are comparative with other dance schools in the area. The convenient location on the high street, just above Iceland, is great for parents - there's just enough time to do a bit of shopping before the end of the class. Ballet is far from the only class on offer - they also teach tap, jazz and modern to children and adults of all ages. Many of the pupils perform in local shows and festivals, although I am yet to have any experience of these as my own little ballerina is only 4. The dancewear shop stocks a well priced range of leotards, dance shoes etc and the staff will fit them for you.

Janet Marshall use a variety of locations, all detailed on their website. The website is a huge…read moreimprovement on their previous one, and much better than the majority of ballet schools' websites - very informative. The use a church hall for their Charlton Kings lessons, which is convenient for children at the local infant and junior schools. Families coming from slightly further afield (like us) have no problem parking the car. The teachers are very good at dealing with very young children, and the school is adept at dealing with this age group, not ridiculously strict and formal. Shopping opportunties in Charlton Kings are not up to the standards of the town centre, but the post office is handy, and Smith and Mann is an excellent shop if you've forgotten to bring a post-ballet snack!

I find the classes are over crowded, causing half the children to sit out and watch the other half…read moredance and then swap, it's terrible, younger children get bored and then get in trouble for misbehaving, the teachers seem to have lack of understanding that everyone learns in different ways and if you can't learn their way then it's tuff. The teachers are also unapproachable, when trying to raise my concerns the teacher was rude and Condescending and unwilling to accept my concerns. I have also witnessed their lack of sympathy and empathy towards children with disabilities telling one mother of an autistic child that they were not allowed to take their child into class even though this child relies on routine and has communication issues. Making the mother feel like a failure and the child feel like an outcast, the child has also been told she cannot do a certain style of dancing due to a medical condition even though the child can and has been doing these lessons for a while and suddenly is now not allowed. They knock the confidence of children attending, and seem to cram as many students in as possible, not to mention myself and others have witnessed and experienced a particular teacher being rather aggressive towards the students, I would not recomend sending your child to this school, I am very happy to have pulled my child from there and now she is a lot happier at her new dance school and progressing a lot quicker due to smaller classes and nicer teacher that actually have the time to listen and help your children. Sylvia birds went down hill the moment miss bird passed away, she would be ashamed of what has become of her dance school now. I feel disloyal towards miss bird for leaving but it was the best choice for my daughter

I attended the Shaw School of Dancing, but due to personal problems had to stop for a while. I…read morefound the teachers, lessons and the socials to be of a very high standard and one day I would like to go back to take up from where I left off.

Janina is an excellent dance teacher who make her classes fun. Whilst we are continually learning…read morenew things she ensures that we also revise previous work so that we have the confidence to try what we have learned when out socially. We attend the class in the Parkwat Club Peterborough and parking is really easy and the hall is very good. Thoroughly recommended.

I started dancing here when I was 2 and a half. I decided that I wanted to be a dance teacher. I…read morewas supposed to be getting support with my exams to become one but I got the opposite. I was sent for exams unprepared and ended up failing one because I'd not been given all the things I needed for it. I have been a loyal student but have ended up being treated poorly. The principal decided that she didn't want to help me anymore and instead of telling me, she just decided to unfriend me on Facebook. Not professional at all.

I was 12 when I joined, I've since been here for 6&1/2 years.This school is the place I found my…read morecareer path,Miss Michelle & the other team members have always been so encouraging and always striving to work hard and to help the students work hard and most importantly have fun, I personally I owe a lot the Miss Michelle, I was having a rough time with various things happening in my life at the time, but she helped me realise that I could dance and do it for a career, with a lot of hard work and help from everyone at the dance school I gain admission in to the Northern Ballet School in Manchester. I am forever grateful and this school is definitely worth joining.

best dance school in the country and the nicest people!!! I love marilyn jones dance classes!!!read more

Simply Dance is great! I have made new friends while getting into shape and having fun dancing to…read morenew moves! Simply Dance is a great class and I have really enjoyed it even though I am a begginer at dance. It suits all ages and abilities as its a relaxing amosphere. Thanks Charlotte!

From the owner: From Street, Drama, Ballet, Tap & Musical Theatre. We provide top quality teachers and training…read morewith a fun relaxed vibe to nurture and encourage learning and talents for all children from 2 years up. Simply Dance provides a fun, vibrant and modern dance facility for everyone to enjoy, the more the merrier we say, No exams No Pressure Just fun. Many will agree life pressures are stronger than ever whether it be in school, work or a chosen hobby. Simply Dance are strong believers in living life to the full and what better way than through dance and drama, release those stresses and enjoy the moment. Simply Dance thrives on a fun stress-free environment and who wouldn't? We teach the disciplines required to be a great dancer and performer just with less stress and cost to families. The more fun the bigger the improvement all round, mental well-being, health and building confidence and self-expression is most important. As we don't do exams we hold an annual show, two yearly award ceremony along with performances in village fairs, carnivals and much more throughout the year. All staff are DBS checked, hold full liability insurances and are now child safeguarding certified.

Taken a few girls to have their pointe shoes fitted at Pixie Dust dance wear. it was a great…read moreservice and professional service too.

friendly, well established dance school with lots to offer all through the year show, exams,…read morecompetitions, drama production and charity events.

Wonderful clothes! Lovely selection of quite delicious pieces, interesting and different labels…read moreabound. From pretty and feminine to business chic and comfortable-casual to glamorous party girl. Helena is one of the most delightful ladies I've ever met and is certainly quite the opposite of a pushy seller. It is possible to spend a very long time indeed in here sifting through the rails, mentally rebuilding your entire wardrobe! One of my all time favourite clothes shops!