DDS Studios

12/09/2026

💜🩷💛 WE’RE BACK… AND WE’RE LOVING IT! 💛🩷💜

What a fabulous start to the new term! We have been absolutely delighted to welcome back our existing students — and just as delighted to welcome some very special new faces… our new students! 🥰

It’s wonderful to see our children’s classes growing in popularity and to know that the word is spreading about what makes Insight Dance & Arts so special.

✨ Our friendly and welcoming atmosphere
✨ Caring, patient and encouraging teachers
✨ A place where every dancer is valued
✨ Fantastic children’s classes
✨ An outstanding programme for adults

We are so proud to be becoming the dance school of choice for families looking for excellent dance classes for their children, as well as for adults who want to dance, learn, have fun and meet new people.

And you don’t need to be an experienced dancer!

Whether your child has never danced before, is returning after a break, or is already passionate about dance — we have a class for them.

And the same goes for you! Whether you’re a complete beginner, returning to dance after many years, or looking to develop your skills further, our Adult Dance Programme has something for you. 🩰💃

🎀 CHILDREN’S CLASSES
We’re offering FREE TRIALS throughout September!

🩰 ADULT CLASSES
Our special Tap & Ballet Bootcamp classes are a fantastic way to get back into dancing, build confidence and have some fun!

So, what are you waiting for?

📞 Make that call
💌 Send that message
📲 Book your place today!

Come and find out for yourself why the word is spreading about Insight Dance & Arts — a dance school with its community at its heart. 💜🩷💛

06/09/2026

✨ What a lovely day! ✨

Today’s Open Day was a real success, and it was so lovely to welcome some new faces alongside many of our returning students.

AsInsight Dance & Arts start getting back into lessons, we know that not everyone was able to make it along today, so we’re opening our doors all week!

🩰 FREE TRIALS ALL WEEK 8-12th Sept 🩰

If you missed our Open Day, simply drop in and try a class for free. It’s a great opportunity to meet our teachers, see what we do and find the class that’s right for you.

We can’t wait to welcome you!
Reply or DM for more information!

30/08/2026

🌟 INSIGHT DANCE & ARTS OPEN HOUSE 🌟

Join IDA for an Open House this September and meet the team, explore the studio, pick up a timetable and find out more about the. Children’s and adults dance classes.

You can even get involved with some FREE taster classes across a variety of dance styles — perfect for trying something new or finding the right class for you.

📅 Sunday 6th September
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍DDS Studios, 2 Leopold Street, Long Eaton.
📧 [email protected]

Come along, have a chat, meet our teachers and give dance a go! No need to book.

We can’t wait to see you there!

22/08/2026

🦢✨ FROM CYGNETS TO SWANS — MISS ALEX ✨🦢

And so we come to the final Cygnet to Swan in our series… and this one is a very special one indeed! 💜

Because our final Cygnet is now Miss Alex — an integral part of the Insight Dance & Arts team! 🌟

Alex started dancing with Miss Karen when she was just 5 years old, beginning with Saturday morning Ballet and Tap. It wasn’t long before she wanted to do more, more, more! 🩰

She became a member of our Performance Group and performed at some incredible venues and events, including:

🎭 Her Majesty’s Theatre, London — TWICE!
🎢 Alton Towers “Chance to Dance”
✨ Numerous local events
🎪 And, of course, many of our own DDS shows

Alex continued her education, gaining her GCSEs and A-levels, before beginning to teach at DDS — which has now evolved into Insight Dance & Arts.

Today, Alex is an integral part of our team and plays such an important role in our Saturday morning classes. 💜

But Alex didn’t stop there…

Alongside teaching, she completed both her Level 3 AND Level 4 IDTA Dance Teacher Diplomas — all while simultaneously completing a four-year Primary Education degree at Nottingham Trent University…

…and becoming a Mummy too! 👶❤️

And this year, Alex officially qualified with a:

🎓✨ BA (Hons) in Primary Education! ✨🎓

Honestly… what a Superwoman! 🦸‍♀️💜

From a five-year-old little girl walking into Miss Karen’s Saturday morning Ballet and Tap class, to a qualified teacher, professional dance teacher, university graduate and mum — what an incredible journey it has been.

Miss Steph and Miss Karen couldn’t be prouder of you, Alex. ❤️

You have grown from one of our little Cygnets into such an amazing young woman, and we feel incredibly lucky to have you as part of our team.

🌟 Please join Miss Steph and me in congratulating Miss Alex on her remarkable achievements and wishing her every success for the future! 🌟

Although this may be the final post in our Cygnet to Swan series, Alex’s journey with us certainly isn’t over…

🦢➡️🦢 Once a DDS dancer, always part of the family. 💜

21/08/2026

🦢✨ FROM CYGNETS TO SWANS — TILLY ✨🦢

Day 6 of our DDS Alumni celebrations and today we’re celebrating the wonderful Tilly! ❤️

Tilly started dancing in Miss Karen’s Cygnets classes at just 4 years old.

During her time at DDS, she took IDTA examinations in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz and Musical Theatre. It was during this time that Miss Karen recognised a beautiful singing voice in this little dancer and encouraged Tilly to work with a professional singing coach. 🎶

And just look what happened next…

Tilly went on to gain a BA in Performing Arts and has spent the last six years working professionally as a singer-songwriter — releasing her own music, performing on cruise ships and singing with a variety of jazz bands. 🎤🎶
Tilly has been a guest teacher with us & taught our musical theatre students as well as our adults (tap, ballet & west end)

But Tilly wasn’t finished learning yet!

She returned to education at the prestigious Mountview Academy in London, studying for an MA in Musical Theatre Performance.

And this summer, Miss Karen had the absolute privilege of watching Tilly perform in Godspell — and was SO incredibly proud. ❤️

Today we are absolutely delighted to celebrate Tilly’s latest achievement:

🎓✨ MA WITH HONOURS! ✨🎓

From a four-year-old Cygnet in Miss Karen’s class to a professional performer and now a postgraduate with a Master’s degree — what an incredible journey!

Congratulations, Tilly! We can’t wait to see what the next chapter has in store for you. 🌟
& look forward to having you come to teach workshops when you can 👌

Join me in congratulating Tilly on this fantastic achievement and wishing her every success for whatever comes next!

Once a DDS dancer, always part of the family. 💜

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

🦢✨ FROM CYGNETS TO SWANS — LYDIA ✨🦢

Today we’re celebrating another very special member of the DDS family — Lydia! 💜

Lydia started her dancing journey in our Mini Movers class as a toddler, arriving each week with Mum or Dad. She was such a happy little girl who absolutely loved to dance! 🩰❤️

As she grew, Lydia progressed through her IDTA grades in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Acro, achieving Distinctions along the way. 🌟

She was also an integral part of the dance school, taking part in shows, displays and performances — including dancing on the stage of “Her Majesty’s” Theatre in London at a very young age! 🎭✨

As Lydia grew older, her interests changed and she decided to focus more on her school work and academics. And what an achievement that has been!

🎓 Three excellent A-levels! 🎓👏

Lydia is now looking forward to the next exciting chapter of her life, and although her path has taken her in a different direction, she will always be a part of the DDS family. 💜

Miss Karen is incredibly proud of everything Lydia has achieved and we look forward to following her progress and seeing where life takes her next.

🌟 Join me in congratulating Lydia on her fantastic A-level results and wishing her every happiness and success for the future! 🌟

Once a DDS dancer, always part of the DDS family. 🦢💜

19/08/2026

🦢✨ FROM CYGNETS TO SWANS — L O T T Y ✨🦢

Day 3 of our DDS Alumni celebrations and today it’s Lotty’s turn! ❤️

Lotty started her dancing journey at Dance Doctors Studios in our Parent & Toddler class, attending with her mum and dad.

From those very first little steps, she continued through her IDTA grades, achieving them with Honours and Distinctions along the way. 🌟

And now she has achieved three excellent A-levels! 🎓👏

Her dancing journey is continuing too, as she heads to MADD — Nottingham’s very own professional dance college — at their exciting new premises in Richmond House on Canal Street, Nottingham. 💃🕺

It is wonderful to see students who started with us as little ones continuing to pursue their passion and take the next steps towards a career in the performing arts.

Miss Karen is incredibly proud of everything Lotty has achieved so far and can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings.

💜 Join me in congratulating Lotty on her fantastic achievements and wishing her every success as she continues her performing career!

Go smash it, Lotty! 🌟

18/08/2026

🦢✨ FROM CYGNETS TO SWANS — LILY ✨🦢

Day 2 of our DDS Alumni series and today we’re celebrating the amazing Lily! ❤️

Lily actually started her DDS journey long before she was born — she came dancing in her mummy’s tummy! 😂💜

She then joined our Parent & Toddler classes with her mum, Angela, and continued her journey right through all of the IDTA grades, achieving every single grade with Honours and Distinctions. 🌟

And now… look how far she has flown!

🎓 D*D*D* in her Level 3 BTEC Performing Arts Extended Diploma!

That is the highest grade possible — and Lily absolutely smashed it! 👏🔥

Her next adventure is already underway as she heads to Leeds Conservatoire to study for a BA in Performing Arts, with a particular focus on singing. 🎤🎭

Miss Karen has watched Lily grow from a tiny toddler taking her first dance steps into the talented young performer she is today — and what a journey it has been!

Join me in giving Lily a HUGE congratulations on this incredible achievement and wishing her every success for the next exciting chapter of her career. ❤️

We can’t wait to see where your talent takes you, Lily! 🌟

Insight Dance & Arts