After travelling backwards and forwards from Leeds to Middlesbrough for 3 years it was time to find a dance school in Leeds which offered the same competitive tuition which I needed. After looking at many different schools I came across Nicola's and I was welcomed from the very start. Nicola is a fantastic teacher with lots of enthusiasm and has helped me develop my competitive dancing from IDTA to the open circuit. I would highly reccommend Nicola's school as she delivers dancing tuition not only for competitiors but for social dancing too and she makes every class as enjoyable and fun as the last! In regards to prices; as I can see one review stating as you can see by other reviews Nicola's school offers more than just 'cheap' classes, (yes her prices are reasonable and if you contact her she will happily give you her price guide) however, she personally welcomes every single person that walks through the door, makes you feel part of the school from the beginning and strives to accommodate you with what you are looking for! That's what you want from a school, not just the price of a class! read more

I contacted Nicola at NDLA as i wanted to learn Ballroom and Latin. As i already have a dance background already in Ballet and Modern i have found other schools/classes in the past aimed more at total dance beginners. I needed to learn Ballroom and Latin from a basic level but at a pace more suited to my experience. Nicola couldn't have been more helpful and welcoming to the school. She came up with a program for me that has really worked. This was some private lessons to get me to the right level to slot into a class that suits me. Both her and Ashley have been really supportive and are helping me to eventually take exams and also to compete. Ive wanted to learn ballroom and Latin for about 5 years and after many failed attempts NDLA have made it possible. Looking forward now to this years Strictly knowing i'm on way to learning too. I would recommend this school 100%! Thanks guys Rosie xx read more

Dancing at North Leeds Dance Academy is one of the best things in my life! I wake up the morning wanting to dance and spend my entire day thinking about when I can dance next. I have been dancing there for just over a year and Nicola is an incredible teacher, insane dancer and the most welcoming person I've ever met. It's a place where there is a great balance between working extremely hard while practicing for a competition in a very light hearted environment, its great! Ashleigh is an amazing teacher and dance partner, I have learnt a lot from her and couldn't be more happy to be dancing with her in the upcoming competition! Nicola, Ashleigh and Steve have given me such a passion for dancing, and I think it's going to be something that I'm never going to be able to give up! Love it! Could not recommend a better dance school! read more

Started dance classes October, 2012 with a slightly apprehensive partner! NLDA offered classes in our locality. From the very first session we knew we had found the right class. Nicola is such a skilled and enthusiastic teacher. Her love of dance is infectious and she ensures each class is varied and fun. We now have at least six dances under our belts, waltz, quickstep, tango, cha cha, rumba, jive. The classes are varied in terms of age group, younger generally than we thought it would be. The classes are hugely fun, Nicola has a great sense of humour! The classes benefit from assistant, Ashley and Nicola's partner Steve all of whom give individual time to everyone and are so encouraging. I guess we are hooked! That is down to Nicola, Steve and Ashley. Would highly recommend to anyone! read more

I have watched strictly enviously every year; dreaming of being able to dance. After finding a lovely ( and persuadable ) man this year I decided to take the plunge and enquire about lessons. From even the first email contact with Nicola I knew I had come to the right dancing school. She was so helpful and enthusiastic. Although he was persuaded to attend I can say that my chap was not really looking forward to going to lessons but truthfully after the first one he said " Thank you for making me do it. I love it!" I cannot believe how far we have come in such a short time. The lessons are great fun and the hour completely flies by. Nicola is an excellent teacher and Monday evenings are no longer a boring start to the week. read more

I started beginners classes with Nicola a couple of months ago and it's been so much fun! On the first lesson Nicola introduced the classes as a great way to shape up, have fun, meet people and she promised we wouldn't think about work at all! Ever the sceptic I under took the first class and after what felt like 5 minutes we were already at the end of the class! I was grinning from ear to ear, a little flustered and I really didn't think about work once. Every week we add new elements to the dances, it gets broken down well and I come away grinning (if a little sore footed from mine and my partners stumbles!) I really couldn't rate Nicola and her team more highly, it's a fantastic class fun friendly and full of laughs. read more

My parner and I joined Nicolas beginners dance class in March and I can honestly say it is one of the hilights of our week. I can't believe how much we have learnt in this time and on so many different dances. Nicola gets the perfect balance of learning new routines and practicing what we have already learnt, and seems to instinctively know when we are ready to add extra moves and when we aren't quite ready! She is a pleasure to be around and the classes cheer us up even on the most miserable or hard days at work! Nicola is an excellent teacher and shows bucket loads of enthusiasm and cheer, and never tires of offering genuine encouragement and praise! Thanks Nicola! Hannah and Andy read more

My husband and I started Dancing lessons along with two friends of ours last September and I can honestly say that we've found something to enjoy in every lesson. Nicola and Steve are not just excellent dancers and teachers they are both lovely people who go out of their way to make newcomers feel welcome. All ages and abilities are catered for and the lessons are always really enjoyable. We celebrated our Silver Wedding Anniversary earlier this year and thanks entirely to Nicola's coaching we were able to glide though our opening dance as though we were newleyweds ! We simply can't recommend Nicola and Steve highly enough give Ballroom Dancing a go ! You'll love it ! read more

I started dancing at the North Leeds Dance Academy about a year ago. Having never danced a step in my life, I now know routines for the cha cha, waltz, rumba, quickstep, foxtrot, tango, samba and jive. I have also taken my first medal test! My daughters (aged 3, 4, 6 and 8) all now go to classes too and have even started competing! We all love Nicola's classes so much and have always been made very very welcome. I would highly recommend it as apart from the classes there is always loads going on from balls to competitions, and from exams to social events. A great way to have fun, get fit and meet new friends. But, be warned - dancing is highly addictive! ;-) read more

My partner and I started our beginners ballroom class on a Tuesday evening in May. Having never danced before, I am impressed by how quickly my partner has picked up the routines. I've been dancing for many years (but never ballroom) and I have tried many different classes with various teachers. Nicola is one of the best I've come across, she definitely gets the balance right! We progress, learn new steps, gain confidence, have a laugh and make new friends. It is a welcoming atmosphere and the Saturday Socials are an added bonus, enabling us to practise our new skills. I'd recommend it everyone, we love it! Zoe read more

I started dancing since the middle of last year. It's something I've always wanted to do but never did as my partner was never interested. I contacted several dance schools and Nicola was the only one the replied telling me I didn't need a partner, even in her first email I could sense Nicola's enthusisam and passion. I now have the same love of dancing, the classes are fantastic and there is a great atmosphere with everyone else there. It's great exercise and just brilliant fun! So if you were thinking of giving dancing ago call Nicola you will love it! read more

I have been coming to Nicola's dance classes for a year now, and am totally hooked! Nicola has an enthusiastic and infectious way of teaching, that is both fun and also technically challenging. You can see that she absolutely lives for dancing and to teach others. Everybody in the classes is really friendly and there is a really good atmosphere something which worried me when I started as I thought that people would already be great dancers and it may be intimidating. Nicola is a very approachable teacher and I can't recommend it highly enough! read more

We started dancing a year ago and what a difference it has made not only to our waistlines but our general fitness and it is so much fun. We have spent the last 16 years focussing on our gorgeous kids but dancing has allowed us to remember to also focus on each other. Nicola, Steve and Ashley are fantastic and each class we come away having learnt something new and we cannot wait until the next class. If you want great teaching and an incredible dancing experience every week North Leeds Dance Academy is for you. read more

I started the Ballroom dance classes at the start of January, turned up on my own and was made to feel extremely welcome by both Nicola and Steve who are extremely helpful and accommodating. Their enthusiasm for dancing got me exited from straight from the start, to the point I look forward to each weekly lesson with excitement. After six weeks of weekly lessons I am extremely happy I joined up and would strongly recommend this to anybody looking for a fun social activity to participate in. read more

My wife Lynn and I stared the beginners class in January. From one who has always had two left feet, I feel that we, and me in particular, have come on due to Nicola's relaxed and enthusiastic way of teaching. We thoroughly enjoy the class on Thursday and recently moved up in to the improvers' class and I don't think it's just to make up the numbers! Nicola has taught us well. We now also enjoy the fun, relaxed atmosphere of the Saturday social. Lynn and Steve Gledhill read more

Nicola runs one of most flexible and friendly dance classes we have had the pleasure in participating in. Nicola has an infectious positive personality that makes every class enjoyable. She has a natural perception of the progression and understanding of the class and adjusts the routines appropriately. Having had the experience of over 20 dance instructors NIcola is one of our favourite and most exciting. read more

I have been dancing at North Leeds Dance Academy for over 2 years and have had a fantastic time. Nicola is passionate about dancing, and it really shines through in the lessons, and the fun way in which she and Ashleigh deliver them. Everyone in the school is extremely friendly which makes for a great social side and there is also the opportunity to dance competitively. I can't recommend it enough! read more

The classes are fun and Nicola, Steve and assistants are all brilliantly encouraging. We joined cautiously, liking the fact that you can just pay as you go and not have to commit to a whole term. A couple of weeks in and we wanted to do extra classes to learn more dances and are gutted if something comes up that means we can't make a class. Totally recommend it! read more

We joined the beginner ballroom class in January and are well and truly gripped with dancing. This is thanks to Nicola's teaching style, friendly approach and enthusiasm which has really motivated us to want to learn more. We look forward to each Thursday and the new elements we will learn and the Saturday Social is a perfect way to practise our skills. read more