About Us
The Studio - CT is a friendly and successful dance school where we provide high quality facilities and a wide rang of excellent tuition in all Dance Sport styles for children and adults. If you’re looking to introduce your child to dancing, join with friends after school, learn for your wedding dance, for social events, competitions, or to keep fit and healthy…we have just the class for you.
Whether you prefer to learn in a class situation or through one to one tuition, our teachers make your experience interesting and relaxed at all times. We work to provide the best training possible, in a fun, safe environment, where all teachers are fully qualified with the ISTD and CRB Checked.
Covering Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Suffolk, we currently provide two established training centres. One on the Cambridgeshire and Hertforshire border, at The Studio’s specialist dance premises; and one in Red Lodge Millennium Centre, Suffolk. Classes also run in primary and middle schools across the 3 counties, both before and during school time. Check our timetable for our full class details.
Both our pupils and teachers have and continue to achieve numerous successes, including representing Great Britain in world events, ISTD National Championship titles, teaching awards from the ISTD and West Suffolk Sports Partnership; alongside consistently attaining extremely high standards of examination results.
In October 2010, the school was renamed The Studio - CT to celebrate the opening of our purpose built premises. The bright and airy dance space boasts a 12x7.2 metre sprung maple wood floor, with two full length mirrored walls to help dancers perfect their technique…and the softly furnished waiting area means you can take a break and relax with a cup of tea and a magazine while waiting.
Since the new opening we have had guest teaching and performances from ‘celebrity’ dancers…BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova; and World Professional Latin Champions – Michael Malitowsi and Joanna Leunis!
The Studio - CT is a friendly and successful dance school where we provide high quality facilities and a wide rang of excellent tuition in all Dance Sport styles for children and adults. If you’re looking to introduce your child to dancing, join with friends after school, learn for your wedding dance, for social events, competitions, or to keep fit and healthy…we have just the class for you.
Whether you prefer to learn in a class situation or through one to one tuition, our teachers make your experience interesting and relaxed at all times. We work to provide the best training possible, in a fun, safe environment, where all teachers are fully qualified with the ISTD and CRB Checked.
Covering Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Suffolk, we currently provide two established training centres. One on the Cambridgeshire and Hertforshire border, at The Studio’s specialist dance premises; and one in Red Lodge Millennium Centre, Suffolk. Classes also run in primary and middle schools across the 3 counties, both before and during school time. Check our timetable for our full class details.
Both our pupils and teachers have and continue to achieve numerous successes, including representing Great Britain in world events, ISTD National Championship titles, teaching awards from the ISTD and West Suffolk Sports Partnership; alongside consistently attaining extremely high standards of examination results.
In October 2010, the school was renamed The Studio - CT to celebrate the opening of our purpose built premises. The bright and airy dance space boasts a 12x7.2 metre sprung maple wood floor, with two full length mirrored walls to help dancers perfect their technique…and the softly furnished waiting area means you can take a break and relax with a cup of tea and a magazine while waiting.
Since the new opening we have had guest teaching and performances from ‘celebrity’ dancers…BBC Strictly Come Dancing’s Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova; and World Professional Latin Champions – Michael Malitowsi and Joanna Leunis!
Achievements
Each year the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing hold medallist competitions across England. These culminate in the very prestigious National Grand Finals event held in Blackpool Tower Ballroom in November, which dancers from all over the country travel to compete at.
Over the last few years The Studio has had exceptional results at both this prominent event, and the regional competitions, full results of which can be found on the events section of the site.
ISTD National Championship Winners
Each year the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing hold medallist competitions across England. These culminate in the very prestigious National Grand Finals event held in Blackpool Tower Ballroom in November, which dancers from all over the country travel to compete at.
Over the last few years The Studio has had exceptional results at both this prominent event, and the regional competitions, full results of which can be found on the events section of the site.
ISTD National Championship Winners
- Manon Davies – Ballroom 2010
- Manon Davies – Latin 2009, 2010 & 2011
- Lowri Davies – Ballroom 2008, 2010 & 2011
- Lowri Davies – Latin 2008 & 2011
- Laura Robinson – Ballroom 2009
- Laura Robinson – Latin 2009 & 2011
- Laura Robinson – Sequence 2009
- Rebecca Bush – Ballroom 2008
- June Snowden – Latin 2004 & 2007
- Claire Thompson – Latin 1999
- Claire Thompson – Ballroom 1999
- Claire Thompson – Sequence 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2001
- Dominic Wills – Ballroom 2011
- Dominic Wills – Latin 2011
- Josh Grover – Ballroom 2010
- Olivia Stevens – Latin 2010 & 2011
- Rebecca Bush – Latin 2010
- Sophie Bush – Latin 2009
- June Snowden – Sequence 2009
- Lowri Davies – Ballroom 2009
- Lowri Davies – Latin 2009 & 2010
- Manon Davies – Sequence 2010 & 2011
- Simon Davies – Latin 2010
- Adam & Pat – Latin Couples 2011
- Olivia Stevens & Lowri Davies – Ballroom Couples 2009
- Olivia Stevens & Lowri Davies – Latin Couples 2009
The Opening
Dancers from three counties flocked to the opening of The Studio, a new purpose built dance and fitness facility at Flint Cross, near Royston, on Saturday 30th October 2010. The new venue offers a range of fitness classes during the day, with dance classes held after school, at evenings and weekends. Dance styles taught include Street & Commercial Jazz, Ballroom, Latin, Classical Sequence, Salsa, Rock 'n' Roll, Zumba, Aerobics and Body Conditioning.
The bright and airy dance space boasts a 12x7.2 metre sprung maple wood floor, with two full length mirrored walls to help dancers perfect their technique, and the softly furnished waiting area means mums can take a break and relax with a cup of tea and a magazine while their children dance.
Then opening day ran from 11.00am until 4.00pm, with approximately 120 visitors staying a while to look around, enjoying cakes and canapés as well as a chance to order new Studio merchandise and dance wear. Raffle tickets were on sale and a balloon race was held, raising £100.00 in aid of breast cancer research. The whole day set the tone for The Studio as friendly, lively venue at the heart of the community.
Dancers from three counties flocked to the opening of The Studio, a new purpose built dance and fitness facility at Flint Cross, near Royston, on Saturday 30th October 2010. The new venue offers a range of fitness classes during the day, with dance classes held after school, at evenings and weekends. Dance styles taught include Street & Commercial Jazz, Ballroom, Latin, Classical Sequence, Salsa, Rock 'n' Roll, Zumba, Aerobics and Body Conditioning. The bright and airy dance space boasts a 12x7.2 metre sprung maple wood floor, with two full length mirrored walls to help dancers perfect their technique, and the softly furnished waiting area means mums can take a break and relax with a cup of tea and a magazine while their children dance.
Then opening day ran from 11.00am until 4.00pm, with approximately 120 visitors staying a while to look around, enjoying cakes and canapés as well as a chance to order new Studio merchandise and dance wear. Raffle tickets were on sale and a balloon race was held, raising £100.00 in aid of breast cancer research. The whole day set the tone for The Studio as friendly, lively venue at the heart of the community.
Testimonials
Dance and Cheerleading Clubs at Meldreth Primary School are proving to be very popular with both boys and girls; the sessions are lively and well-attended and a testament to the hard work and enthusiasm of Claire. A variety of different styles of dance are taught appealing to all children. Even better - the classes are a great way to wake up in the mornings and actively promote our healthy lifestyle ethos.
- Mrs J. Dickson Headteacher Meldreth Primary School
Claire teaches children and adults ranging from 3 to 83! She approaches all lessons with professionalism and manages to make the lessons relaxed and fun for everyone whether they want to dance socially or to compete at regional or national level. Claire's love for all dance genres is obvious and infectious, and I can think of no other person more committed to her sport, and of course her pupils.
- Glenda Spry, parent of pupil attending The Studio
Claire's training sessions are well planned and great fun. The children are highly motivated and show strong technical skills, as well as a genuine love for Dance Sport. Claire also trains adults, and approaches these classes with tact and humour, coaxing winning performances! Claire uses her experience to inspire her students and has brought out great potential in both of my daughters (who have both won championship titles thanks to her coaching) and trained the adults in our family to a high standard. She handles all administrative matters herself, and deals with both children and their parents extremely professionally.
- Melanie Davies, Teacher at St Felix Middle school, parent and pupil of The Studio
Claire is seen as a role model by her students who respond to her enthusiasm. She can relate to the students by making sessions fun but she also commands their respect. Many of the students she coaches to the highest standard have found a sport in which they can compete for many years to come. Claire is always available to offer encouragement, advice and suppport.
- Sue Bush, parent of pupils attending The Studio
Dance and Cheerleading Clubs at Meldreth Primary School are proving to be very popular with both boys and girls; the sessions are lively and well-attended and a testament to the hard work and enthusiasm of Claire. A variety of different styles of dance are taught appealing to all children. Even better - the classes are a great way to wake up in the mornings and actively promote our healthy lifestyle ethos.- Mrs J. Dickson Headteacher Meldreth Primary School
Claire teaches children and adults ranging from 3 to 83! She approaches all lessons with professionalism and manages to make the lessons relaxed and fun for everyone whether they want to dance socially or to compete at regional or national level. Claire's love for all dance genres is obvious and infectious, and I can think of no other person more committed to her sport, and of course her pupils.- Glenda Spry, parent of pupil attending The Studio
Claire's training sessions are well planned and great fun. The children are highly motivated and show strong technical skills, as well as a genuine love for Dance Sport. Claire also trains adults, and approaches these classes with tact and humour, coaxing winning performances! Claire uses her experience to inspire her students and has brought out great potential in both of my daughters (who have both won championship titles thanks to her coaching) and trained the adults in our family to a high standard. She handles all administrative matters herself, and deals with both children and their parents extremely professionally.- Melanie Davies, Teacher at St Felix Middle school, parent and pupil of The Studio
Claire is seen as a role model by her students who respond to her enthusiasm. She can relate to the students by making sessions fun but she also commands their respect. Many of the students she coaches to the highest standard have found a sport in which they can compete for many years to come. Claire is always available to offer encouragement, advice and suppport.- Sue Bush, parent of pupils attending The Studio
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