The Dance Studios

Some friendships are made by chance… ours were made through dance. ♥️

From tiny first steps in the studio to standing together on stage, these dancers have shared so much more than routines. They’ve shared laughter, nerves, achievements, tears, endless memories, and moments they’ll never forget.

At TDS, we’re so proud to see friendships grow into lifelong bonds. Dance may have brought them together, but it’s the love, support, and memories they’ve created that have made them family.

Because at the end of the day, dance friends really do become family. 💖✨

💥 Flying through the week with some fantastic private lessons! 💥

Our dancers have been working incredibly hard, focusing on a wide range of techniques, building strength, improving flexibility, refining performance skills, and pushing themselves to the next level. 💪🏼✨

The dedication, determination and progress we’re seeing every single week is amazing. Keep up the hard work, everyone – we’re so proud of you! 🌟

Today, our studios welcomed the one and only ADAM GARCIA! 🤩

It was an absolute privilege to have such an accomplished performer in our studios, spending time practising his incredible tap skills. Watching someone of his calibre still putting in the hard work, perfecting every step and never stopping learning, was truly inspiring.

A fantastic reminder to all of our dancers that success comes from dedication, passion and practice—no matter how far you’ve come.

A huge thank you to Adam for choosing TDS today. It was an honour to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! ⭐

Who would have loved to have been a fly on the wall today? 😍👇🏽

What an incredible two weekends we had at the North Leicestershire Dance Festival a few weeks ago!

Despite the soaring temperatures, every single one of our dancers showed such determination, resilience and professionalism. Dancing in the heat is never easy, but everyone gave 100% every time they stepped onto the stage, and we couldn’t be prouder.

The results were absolutely fantastic, but what has made us the proudest is the support, kindness and team spirit shown throughout the festival. Watching our dancers encourage one another, perform with confidence and represent TDS so beautifully has been wonderful to see.

A huge well done to you all. We are so proud of each and every one of you. Congratulations on another amazing festival

And that’s Competition season over and out! (For a short while anyway 😉)
Results as follows:

1st 🥇
Phoebe W- Lyrical
Willow- Ballet
Lannae- Lyrical
Lakye- S&D
Nancy- S&D
Efe- Modern
Lakye- Tap
Kayleigh- Own Arrangement
Inter Lyrical Group
Lannae & Alarna- Modern Duet
Olivia P- Ballet
Adreanna & Lakye- Lyrical Duet
Junior Ballet Group
Inter Ballet Group
Mya- Tap
Kendall, Tilly, Alaynah- Song Trio
Nancy- Tap
Jasmine & Lakye- Modern Duet
Kendall- Tap
Anabel- Tap
Alaynah- Character
Lylah & Nori- Ballet Duet
Jasmine- Lyrical
Adreanna-S&D
Kendall, Alarna, Lola- Modern Trio
Alaynah- Acro
Jasmine, Penelope, Willow- Modern Trio
Adreanna & Chloe- Song Duet

2nd 🥈
Aliyah- Modern
Orla- Lyrical
Aliyah- Acro
Kendall- Ballet
Zara- Lyrical
Kendall- Modern
Mya & Gracie- Tap Duet
Savannah- S&D
Annalise- S&D
Adreanna- Tap
Nancy- Own Arrangement
Alaynah- S&D
Maggie- Ballet
Lakye- Ballet
Rumaysah- S&D
Natalia- S&D
Lylah- Ballet
Senior Ballet Group
Rumaysah- Tap
Josie, Chloe, Penelope- Song Trio
Jasmine & Lakye- Ballet Duet
Adreanna- Character
Gemma & Jasmine- Acro Duet
Lottie- Tap
Alaynah- Tap
Jasmine- Tap
Jasmine, Lakye, Rumaysah- Ballet Trio
Junior Tap Group
Sophie- Modern
Penelope- Modern
Annalise & Sophie- Modern Duet
Lottie & Kayleigh- Lyrical Duet
Jasmine- Ballet
Mya- Character
Sophie & Annalise- Character Duet
Jasmine- Acro
Lottie- Ballet
Ava, Mya, Darcy- Modern Trio
Lottie- Lyrical
Kayleigh- Lyrical
Rumaysah- Ballet
Adreanna & Jasmine- Song Duet
Senior Modern Group

3rd 🥉
Olivia T- Lyrical
Paige- Character
Darcy- Character
Maggie- Acro
Lylah- Modern
Maggie- Lyrical
Penelope- Lyrical
Sophie- S&D
Maggie- Tap
Lexie- Tap
Darcy M- Tap
Alaynah- Lyrical
Maliha- Character
Junior Character Group
Maggie- Modern
Penelope- Tap
Anabel, Natalia, Caitlin- Song Trio
Sophie, Annalise, Nancy- Song Trio
Jasmine & Penelope- Ballet Duet
Lakye- Character
Jasmine & Willow- Acro Duet
Savannah- Tap
Penelope & Willow- Modern Duet
Georgina, Ava, Darcy- Character Trio
Kendall- Character
Lannae & Phoebe- Ballet Duet
Willow- Modern
Anabel- Ballet
Lannae- Ballet
Penelope- Character
Rumaysah- Character
Lannae, Lola, Alarna- Tap Trio
Paige & Nancy- Ballet Duet
Mya, Adreanna, Lakye- Tap Trio
Gemma- Lyrical
Jasmine & Penelope- Song Duet
Nancy- Acro

Trophies 🏆

Junior Group Award
Inter Group Award
Most Promising Partnership- Jasmine & Lakye
Boys Award- Lakye Crofts
Most Promising Inter- Penelope Lam
Highest Mark Junior Cabaret Duet- Alarna & Lannae
Highest Mark Inter Cabaret Duet- Adreanna & Lakye
Highest Mark Junior Cabaret Trio- Kendall, Alaynah, Tilly
Highest Mark Inter Cabaret Trio- Jasmine, Penelope, Willow
Highest Mark Inter Novice Award- Phoebe Wright & Efe Williams
Highest Mark Own Arrangement- Kayleigh DeVilla

⚽️🦁 Come on England! 🦁⚽️

What a fantastic day we’ve had at TDS! Our dancers have worked incredibly hard, given 100% in every class, and made us so proud.

Now it’s time to swap the dance floor for the football and join the rest of the country in cheering on the Three Lions! 🇬🇧❤️

Wishing the England team the very best of luck tonight. We’ll be watching, cheering, and hoping for another memorable performance!

Enjoy the match everyone… and COME ON ENGLAND! 🦁⚽️❤️🤍

C’MON ENGLAND ❤️🤍💙

Working like machines… but never forgetting to lift each other up. 💪✨

The hard work in the studio never stops. Every conditioning exercise, every drill, every stretch and every repetition is building stronger, smarter and more resilient dancers. There are no shortcuts—just determination, commitment and a room full of students willing to push themselves that little bit further every single week.

What makes us even prouder is the way our dancers celebrate each other’s achievements. Success isn’t about competing against your teammates—it’s about encouraging one another, sharing the journey, and being the loudest cheerleader when someone reaches a milestone.

Strength, control and confidence aren’t built overnight. They’re earned through consistency, resilience and teamwork. These students are learning that success isn’t just about talent; it’s about showing up, giving 100%, and helping the person next to you become better too.

Hard work creates success, but kindness and teamwork create champions. ❤️

Keep working like machines. Keep supporting one another. Keep believing. Because together, we’re stronger than we could ever be alone, and the hard work you put in today will be the confidence you take onto the stage tomorrow.

One team. One family. One goal
TDS 🖤

Kayleigh, Lottie, Gemma & Michelle 💖💖💖💖

Tonight is one of those moments that reminds us just how quickly time flies. ❤️

As our four incredible girls take to the stage for their final senior group performances at their last festival, they’ll also be taking their final bow together.

Years of rehearsals, early mornings, competitions, laughter, tears, lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories have all led to this moment. They’ve grown not only into beautiful dancers but into amazing young women, and we couldn’t be prouder of everything they’ve achieved.

The stage may see your final festival bow tonight, but the memories you’ve created and the impact you’ve had on your TDS family will stay with us forever.

Dance every step with your hearts, soak up every second, and take one last bow knowing you’ve left your mark. ❤️

Thank you for the memories, the dedication, the commitment and for letting us be part of your journey.

Once a TDS dancer… always a TDS dancer. ✨

Our juniors and inters did absolutely amazing this evening!!! It was hot and sweaty but we took breaks, kept hydrated, had fun and worked hard in between. Well done everyone! 👏☀️👏☀️