Basingstoke Academy of Dancing Testimonials

I started with one of my children there and 6 years later all three are in love with dancing - great place which has a stronger leader who works hard to make it a great environment for all dancers - but with a vision to build and expand
Long may it continue x

My daughter has been dancing with the school for 5 years. It has been a fantastic journey for her so far and to see her confidence in herself as a person grow as well as a dancer is wonderful. This has been down to her being in such an excellent dance school that gives so many opportunities and to the superb teaching. You know your child is truly happy when they come home and just love to show you all their dances with a big beaming smile on their face. To a lot of children it is like a second home and one they feel truly comfortable in. The dedication of the teachers (largely Tanya and Jenna is second to none). A great family feeling and lots of friends made too!!

Belinda Feb 2012

A couple of years ago I begged my mum to let me take up dancing again to support my GCSE PE. She eventually gave in after seeing "Tombquest" one of BADs dance shows. (Any dance school who can do an indiana jones style dance show has my vote).
I started in teenage ballet and contemporary classes to fill in gaps as I stopped ballet many years before. My mum joined adult ballet and adult tap. We flourished and I went into grade 6 and mum went into the higher adult classes. Soon we too were on the Anvil stage in one of the dance shows, it was amazing. Since then Ive had 2 children (one of which does a dance class for 18months plus) I moved into adult ballet with my mum. I have never not had fun at dancing, the teachers always do their best to help you learn. I also credit joining BAD with meeting a great friend! I can safely say all 3 generations of my family are looking forward to all their future involvement with BAD on and off stage!

I have been a part of BAD for over 20 years now and I can see myself being here for another 20!(at least!)
The support I get from Tanya (and the other staff) can not be described into such little words! Having been given the chance to help teach, be apart of the BAD company and working behind the scenes has really helped me to focus on the goal I want for the future.. working as a dance teacher! With the chances to do regular shows, events and trips out of the uk there is alot going for this school.
I have made life time friends and gained so much knowlegde into the world of dance. To me it really is a 2nd home and anyone who wants to join the school would be welcomed with opened arms. Everyone here really is one big family!
And with classes starting from 18months to adult it really is never too early or too late to start to learn to DANCE!! <3
Thankyou Tanya, (and everyone who is a part of BAD!)

My daughter has been dancing at the school for 4 years, since she was 4 years old. Her confidence and progress in dance has come on so much since she has been there, and it is all down to the fab teaching / teachers at the dance school.
They get so many other amazing opportunities including appearances in professional shows and various charity performances, which the children absolutely love.
Its a great school, with a great atmosphere, it gets great results, but just as importantly it still has the fun element!
All the teachers and staff there do not get enough praise for the amount of hard work they put into the school to make it so successful, so well done to everyone involved in making it such a fab dance school!

My daughter Lucy moved to BAD when she was 12, having become very disillusioned by her previous dance school. Seven years later she's at university studying Musical Theatre with Dance Performance and has just achieved a First in her first ever practical dance assessment ... if that's not testament to the wonderful instruction she received from Tanya, Jenna and co then I don't know what is.

The atmosphere in the school is amazing ... the pupils are always so lively, happy and inspired.

As for the shows they produce ... WOW!!!! I've sat through many dance/drama productions whilst my daughters were at school/college and nothing has ever come close to the spectacle of a BAD show. Normally parents only go to see dance shows because their own child is appearing ... not the case with BAD ... every single act is worth watching.

Thank you BAD for being such a big part of our lives.

We have just joined BAD and my son is loving the modern and musical theatres classes he is doing. Thank-you for making us feel very welcome.

My daughter has been dancing here since she was 3 years old. I have watched her progress in confidence and she's had some fantastic opportunities. She has achieved really good grades in her exams. The studios have a great atmosphere and everyone is really friendly. BAD is the only dance school for us!!

Both my daughters have attended the dance school since they were 4. The teachers and Tanya (principal) are amazing and really want the children to achieve together with building their confidence and ensuring that they have a lot of fun which is what it's all about!!! Can't rate the school highly enough - amazing, fantastic, brilliant!!!!

All of the students have an fantastic time working together to perform to the best of their abilities. They are not only trained but more to the point inspired by an amazing team of teachers lead by Tanya supported by Connie the Studio Manager. As a parent I feel that I am kept informed on what is going on and most importantly I know that my child is learning in a safe and happy environment.

My Daughter joined the Basingstoke Academy of Dancing back in September. She moved from another dance school & we have found Tanya and her team to be warm and welcoming. They were informative right from the beginning and their good natures reassured me we were making the right decision to leave one dance school we were getting frustrated with and join another. we haven't looked back.

We get regular e-mails, someone is always on hand to speak to, you can buy the dance clothing & they help guide you through this, the dance teachers are lovely -my Daughter has never been happier. She does musical theatre, modern & ballet but there is an enormously wide range of different dance genres to choose from throughout the week.

The Academy is easily accessible - loads parking, refreshments are available & the dance studios are big, bright and breezy. All the other parents I have met seem contented, chatty & happy with their choice for their Son/ Daughter & I certainly am.

It's friendly, it encourages children to succeed, it gives the children a fantastic experience, a range of dance/ fitness activities are offered, teachers are friendly and positive

I've been dancing here since I was seven years old and I think its the main reason I love dancing so much! The studios are fantastic and well equipped for all dance styles. The timetable is full of different dance styles which gives you the chance to try a new style you've never done before and cater for all types of dancers. And the teachers are amazing! One of the best things is the age range of the students. There are classes designed especially for adults which gives people who have never dance before to try it out and maybe discover a new passion. Its always felt like a second home to me and I would never have wanted to dance anywhere else!

They are very friendly. They have encouraged me to exercise more and restart a hobby i gave up as a teenager as the previous school was to cliquey.

BAD is a wonderful dance school . The children get taught well in beautiful studios. They have fun and get brilliant exercise. My daughter is 12 and has been dancing there for 8 years. She has been given a wide range of opportunities in dance and musical theatre and has grown in confidence through her time with the school. She has made lovely, loyal friends across age groups and the older girls nurture the younger ones and help teach and learn leadership skills. The wide range of skills she has picked up from dancing has helped her in her academic life at school e.g. concentration, cooperation, hard work and discipline. She has learnt how to handle triumph and disappointment and work hard to achieve her goals. The teachers are kind , fair and talented and do not show favouritism so all the children get to shine.

Basingstoke Academy of Dancing offers a wide variety of dance classes for all ages. The staff are fully trained and classes are designed to be fun, yet instill the discipline of the dance style. The shows are amazing and it is clear to see that Basingstoke Academy of Dancing students really enjoy what they do and perform to the highest of standards. It really is a pleasure to be a part of it all and I highly recommend this dance school.

B.A.D. is amazing, the staff are fantastic. both my children dance there and their confidence has grown no end. It offers so many opportunities for all ages. Dancing is a fantastic way of keeping fit and we have all made so many good friends. The adult classes are great fun and are as serious as you want them to be! Our family just love it there!

This is a fantastic dance school with an highly inspiring and talented Principal, Tanya Schipelbaum at the helm. My daughters have both achieve high levels of success in their dance exams thanks to both Tanya and dance teacher Jenna Perkins, supported by the team of dedicated student teachers. The school has a family atmosphere which emulates through the dance studios and regular events. Tanya has great vision and works hard with her Studio Manager Connie Pearce to build relationships outside of the dance school which provide the students with opportunities to take part in such events as fashion shows, pantomimes, charity events and cultural exchanges. Many students have gone on to study at notable performance academies such as The Royal Ballet School, Arts Education, The BRIT Academy, Northern Contemporary, to name but a few. I highly recommend Basingstoke Academy of Dancing.

It's a great place to meet new friends and keep fit learning how to dance. The classes are varied and the teachers are very, very good and the atmosphere for learning is very light-hearted yet professional. The Studios themselves are top quality as well and there's always some thing going on!

My daughter has danced here for 5 years now, she loves the opportunities to be able to perform in and around Basingstoke, the teachers and other parents are really friendly, she especially loves the summer schools where she gets to try dance styles she would not normally do.

The best dance centre for all levels of dancers.

Excellent teaching staff and wide variety of classes for aall levels.

B.A.D is an amazing dance school for the high standards of teaching, endless opportunities and brilliant atmosphere. I love it!

Great fun and great exercise. Great all round.

B.A.D is a great dancing school. Everyone is really friendly and we're all best friends.