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Welcome to our Testimonial Page including reviews, and feedback from our diverse school of dancers and their parents.

These reflections from pupils past and present, gives you a taste of what sets us apart as a dedicated, family founded school.

Pre-Primary ballet friends www.firststepsdance.info

Senior Show 2025

Read some of the comments from our parents and dancers.

My congratulations once again for the tremendous success of the show. It was a genuine pleasure to be able to appreciate it from an audience perspective and then again from back-stage as a chaperone

Grade 7 Parent

You are such talented choreographers and teachers.  I am truly honoured to be a first stepper.

Adult Performer

It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying their dance and to share the experience with my parents and the other families. It was such a happy place.

Grade Four Parent

Thank you Kit for giving us the opportunity to go back on stage, and in a gorgeous theatre! I hadn’t been on stage for over 20 years… it was scary but I absolutely loved it!

Adult Performer

It was such a beautiful performance, and it was clear how much love and hard work went into every part of it.
As a parent, I’m so grateful for everything you’ve done to support and encourage the dancers. 

Grade Three Parent

I’ll never forget the running bit at the end of the second show—it made me truly happy, and I’ll hold onto that feeling for a long time.

Adult Performer

Testimonials from our students, parents and organisations

Read some of the feedback we’ve received.

You run a wonderful dance school, but the impact is greater than the dance

Grade Four Parent

Thank you so much for always being there for our daughter and being such amazing support to her. It’s a cliche, but a true one, to say that it takes a village to raise a child and I want to thank you and Espe for being such an important part of her village.

Grade Seven Parent on her daughters journey with FirstSteps

It was fun converting our kitchen into a makeshift ballet studio every Saturday afternoon, and we thought it worked brilliantly. It sounds fanciful but an atmosphere of serenity and beauty seemed to descend on the house for the duration of Freya’s lesson. I know she got a lot out of it, and we greatly appreciate the trouble you have taken to keep everything going to your usual high standards in such unusual circumstances. Thank you.
Grade Four Parent on our 'FirstSteps from a Distance' Zoom classes

Feedback from the Alexandra Palace 150th Anniversary Event;

Thank you so much for the email!!! I’m so glad it was a good experience, and you were able to highlight your amazing dance school. We thoroughly enjoyed the performances

Business Support Officer, Alexandra Palace

First Steps ballet is the only out of school activity which Chloe has ever agreed to join. The fact she has wanted to continue for so many years and derived so much pleasure from the classes is a direct result to amazing ethos of the school and the quality of all the teaching staff. 

Grade 7 Parent

Also I wanted to say how thrilled I am that Isabel is continuing her ballet – it is in part due to the lovely relationships she has with you and the girls. Thank you so much.
Grade Six Parent

Also I had some fantastic feedback about your organisation in our recent staff meeting; the staff who worked on the day were very impressed with the respect and politeness shown by your whole company – not something I hear every day. Hooray!
Manager of Jacksons Lane Theatre

Ruby has loved your classes and blossomed in your care.
Vocational Parent

She loves ballet and it will always be part of her.
Grade 8 Parent

Thanks again – and also for your efficient responses! Of the ballet schools I contacted, you were the only consistent communicator. Thank you. I’m pleased we found a class that works for Ella so she can keep dancing.
New Grade Two Parent

What a great session! I have not done ballet since I had a couple of disastrous classes aged 6, but watching your class was inspiring and – for a fleeting moment – even made me think I could consider joining!
Chair of Hornsey Vale Community Centre

I just wanted to take a moment to say what a fantastic time i’ve had being able to come back to ballet this term. It’s so wonderful to have access to an adult ballet class that is accessible for those who aren’t necessarily beginners but certainly aren’t professionals, with such a wonderful teacher who critiques and helps you to improve in such a constructive way. It’s really testiment to how fantastic your classes are that i’ve been able to meet people who have been dancing with you for years! Your teaching style really reminds me of my dance teacher when I was younger so I feel very greatful to have found your class! 

Adult Student