First Dance Studios

📱 Happy National Social Media Day!

On this day we felt it appropriate to introduce ourselves! We are Corinne and Julia. Between us, we’re usually the ones capturing photos and videos, filming reels, writing captions, replying to your comments and sharing all the wonderful moments that make First Dance Studios such a special community.

In fact, we realised we hardly have any class photos together… because one of us is almost always behind the camera! 📸 So these backstage show snaps are about as close as it gets.

Thank you for following, commenting, liking and sharing our posts. Every interaction helps more people discover our amazing community, and we genuinely appreciate every single one.

We absolutely love sharing our dance family with you and can’t wait to bring you many more moments from classes, performances, first dances and behind the scenes. 💜🧡💚

👀 Look who’s back…

This morning, Emma taught her first first dance lesson since the kidney transplant.

With Theresa and Sarah by her side (and under very strict instructions not to overdo it! 😄), it was wonderful to see her back in the studio doing what she loves.

Welcome back, Emma. 💜🧡💚

Not all classes are running this week due to the extreme heat. Where classes are going ahead, teachers will adapt the session as needed to help everyone stay safe, comfortable and enjoy the class despite the heat.

If you prefer not to attend class you can cancel and you’ll be credited as usual.

Please keep an eye on our stories, class WhatsApp chats and our website/bsport for the latest schedule which may change daily.

💜 Looking for a dance, fitness or choir class?

At First Dance Studios, we offer a wide range of adult classes across Woking, Guildford & Farnborough, with something for every age, experience level and interest.

From Bootcamp to Ballet, Commercial to Choir, Tap to Theatre Jazz, our classes are designed to be welcoming, supportive and enjoyable. We welcome adults of all ages and abilities, whether you’re taking your first steps or rediscovering a passion for dance.

Many of our classes run during weekday mornings, making them perfect for anyone with a flexible schedule, while our evening and weekend timetable offers plenty of options too.

Take a look through our latest timetable and see what catches your eye 👀

We’d love to welcome you to class 💜🧡💚

💙 Men’s Health Week: Meet Paul

Paul has been dancing with First Dance Studios since 2022, but his dance journey began much earlier.

He started Tap at the age of 3 after becoming fascinated by how people on TV could make noise with their feet. He later went on to study Jazz and Ballet and today enjoys Tap, Jazz, Classical Ballet, Contemporary Ballet and Lyrical.

“I now dance purely for enjoyment, which ultimately benefits my health holistically. Time can drag at the gym, whereas it flies by when I’m dancing.”

As we round off our Men’s Health Week series, Paul’s story is a wonderful reminder that staying active doesn’t have to feel like exercise when you’re doing something you love 💜

Thank you, Paul, for sharing your story 🧡💚💜

💙 Men’s Health Week: Meet Darren

Darren has been tap dancing with First Dance Studios since 2016.

“I knew I wanted to learn to tap dance when I was four years old, but it took another 40-odd years before I finally walked into a class and gave it a go!

While I expected tap to be physically demanding, I hadn’t realised how mentally challenging it could be too.

Sometimes life feels stressful and distracting and I wonder what I’m doing in a tap class. Then I remember that this is something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time, so I get on with my scuffle time step combinations just as my teacher wants - and I always feel better for it.

There have been times when I’ve thought about stopping, but that little voice in my head reminds me that what I need isn’t to quit - it’s more practice.

Watch this space. I’m not stopping anytime soon.”

Thank you, Darren, for sharing your story 💜🧡💚

Darren Evans

💙 Men’s Health Week: Meet David

David attends Contemporary, Street, Tap and Ballet classes with First Dance Studios.

“Last year, during a particularly difficult period in my life, I found myself signing up for as many dance workshops and classes as I could. Dance and music became the thing that kept me moving forward.

In dance, I found my real self.

Dance is often described as self-expression, but for me it’s more like self-realisation. It’s something I need to do. A way of understanding myself and connecting with who I am.

Whatever else life brings, I need to be able to move how I feel like moving.

Classes are me learning to talk. Learning to breathe.”

Thank you, David, for sharing your story 💜🧡💚

💙 Men’s Health Week: Meet Darren

Darren has been dancing with First Dance Studios for the past six months and attends our Street/Commercial class.

“I’ve always danced to music throughout my life - at parties, events or just at home. Every time I hear house music, which is my favourite, some part of my body starts moving to the beat… or at least in my head!

Dancing makes you forget your worries and live in the moment. It helps with movement and coordination, improves your physical health and stimulates your mental wellbeing.”

Thank you, Darren, for sharing your story 💜🧡💚