The Story Behind Our Dance
For over seven years, we've been transforming lives through the elegance and discipline of ballroom dance. Our journey began with a simple belief – that every person carries within them the potential for grace, confidence, and artistic expression.
Start Your JourneyWhere Tradition Meets Innovation
Our approach blends time-honoured ballroom techniques with contemporary teaching methods. We understand that each dancer brings their own rhythm to the floor, and our role is to help you discover and refine that natural grace.
What sets us apart isn't just our technical expertise – it's our understanding that ballroom dance is as much about personal growth as it is about perfect posture. We've watched shy beginners blossom into confident performers, and experienced dancers discover new depths in their artistry.
- Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, and Quickstep mastery
- Latin styles including Rumba and Cha-Cha
- Competition preparation and performance coaching
- Wedding dance choreography
- Social dancing confidence building
Meet Your Dance Mentors
Behind every graceful movement lies years of dedication, study, and passion. Our instructors bring not just technical excellence, but the ability to see the unique dancer within each student and guide them towards their own artistic expression.
Sebastien Blackwood
Principal Instructor & Studio Director
With fifteen years of competitive experience and certifications from the Royal Academy of Dance, Sebastien brings a rare combination of technical precision and artistic sensitivity to his teaching. His students have won regional competitions across the UK.
Marcus Thornfield
Latin Specialist & Performance Coach
Marcus discovered his passion for Latin ballroom during university and never looked back. His engaging teaching style helps nervous beginners find their confidence while challenging experienced dancers to reach new levels of expression and skill.
Our Teaching Philosophy
Every great dancer began with a single step. Our approach focuses on building confidence alongside technique, ensuring that your journey in ballroom dance is both rewarding and sustainable.
Patient Foundation Building
We believe that strong technique comes from understanding, not repetition alone. Our instructors take time to explain the 'why' behind each movement, helping you develop genuine skill rather than just memorised steps.
Individual Growth Focus
No two dancers are identical, and neither should their training be. We adapt our teaching to your learning style, physical abilities, and personal goals – whether that's social dancing confidence or competition excellence.
Joy in Movement
Technical excellence means nothing without the joy of dance. We maintain a balance between serious skill development and the pure pleasure of moving to music with grace and purpose.
