Step by step Academy of Dance

Our amazing third exam session of the year! 🌟
We are so proud of all our students for their hard work, dedication, and commitment. Every single one of you should be incredibly proud of what you've achieved! 💜
Now it's time for our Show Term... and we couldn't be more excited! 🎭✨
Keep your eyes peeled... our show name reveal is coming soon! 👀🎉

We truly believe that with every step, you achieve.
Our school motto isn't just something that looks good on the wall—it's at the heart of everything we do. That's why feedback like this means so much to us as teachers. Knowing we've made a positive difference in a child's learning journey is the greatest reward and inspires us to keep helping every pupil achieve their very best.

Another huge milestone reached today. Her first dance exams with Step by step Academy of Dance
1. Got her there
2. She got changed
3. She allowed me to do her hair
4. She left the waiting room without me
5. She went into the exam room, a different room to the one she learns in
6 She went back in an hour later for the 2nd exam!

She didn't want to take her earrings out, we taped them
She didn't want to take her shorts off, she wore them
She didn't want to wear the number badge given as it was too big, they gave her a smaller one
She didn't want to wear new Ballet shoes, she wore old ones
She didn't want a leotard that fitted, she was given a bigger one
She didn't want to leave her hair in the modern style for Ballet like everyone else, so we changed it.

When the demands are taken away, when she is heard and when reasonable adjustments are made, this kid thrives. She's chosen to go back to dancing, she's chosen to take the exams and she's felt able to rock the world today. It isn't about the exam results, it is about all those little wins we got today.

And I, well, I have some very good friends who have made this monster feel very comfortable in their dance school, it's
not inclusive just because they run classes (which is what activity providers market and often all they offer) they are inclusive as they allow those adjustments to be made so a child with SEN can flourish. Exactly how I ran my dance school and if I still had it, I think I would actually do better now to be more inclusive as I experience the difficulties first hand. Thank you to Claire Mcpherson and Lucy Messenger from the bottom of my heart.

(didn't want any photos, unless Claire took them)

🌟 A huge congratulations to Eva on successfully auditioning for the English Youth Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker and earning a place to perform! 🩰✨

What an incredible achievement at such a young age. We are all so proud of you, Eva, and can't wait to come and watch you doing what you love.

Everyone at Step by Step is behind you every step of the way. Enjoy this amazing experience, make lots of wonderful memories, and shine on stage. We know you're going to be fantastic! 🌟💖

📣 SUMMER SCHOOL IS NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS! ☀️
Our fantastic 4-day Summer School is now open, but places are filling up fast! 🎉

Join us for an action-packed week of:
🎭 Dance
⭐ Drama
🎤 Singing
🤸 Acrobatics
🎨 Fun Activities
🎲 Games

No experience is needed—just bring your energy, enthusiasm and imagination! 💫
📍 Step By Step Academy of Dance
3 Dominion Road, Bournemouth
🗓️ 4th–7th August 2026
⏰ Early drop-offs can be arranged.

For more information or to book your place, contact us: 📧 [email protected]

We can't wait to welcome you for four days of fun, creativity and making new friends! 🌟

𝓞𝓾𝓻 𝓷𝓮𝔀 𝓫𝓸𝔂𝓼 𝓾𝓷𝓲𝓯𝓸𝓻𝓶! 𝓓𝓸𝓷'𝓽 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝔂 𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓴 𝓼𝓶𝓪𝓻𝓽!?

Our new bespoke unitards for our boys! All ready for exam weekend!!

𝔸𝕔𝕣𝕠 𝕋𝕦𝕖𝕤𝕕𝕒𝕪𝕤 ⭐
Lauren & Olivia have only gone and mastered their Ariel's!
Your hard work has paid off we are super proud of you both! Well done girls 🎉🎉

𝓞𝓾𝓻 𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓲𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓹𝓹𝓮𝓻 𝓲𝓷 𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓷𝓮𝔀 𝓫𝓮𝓼𝓹𝓸𝓴𝓮 𝓵𝓮𝓸𝓽𝓪𝓻𝓭!!
She loved it so much she didn't want to take it off 🤍

Ｍｏｖｅ ｉｔ ２０２６ 💥
The steppers who took to the stage at move it danced amazingly performing like true professionals!
The day brought joy & laughter!!
And memories were made 🤍
Thank you for the opportunity