Testimonials

"To Vickie, and Immy's teachers Lauren and Hannah, plus the rest of the ARTS family, thank you so much for this year. Immy has achieved so much, her confidence and skills continue to grow. The scholarship allowed her to try new lessons, excellent grade 1 ballet and contemporary exams, she loved the Sadler's Wells experience and the show was amazing. I love being involved backstage too!"

"The work you all do is so incredible, so consistent and positive, the children always feel well prepared and relaxed. The friends she has made are some of the best she has. The chaperone party and the showing of the show on Tuesday were an excellent end to the year, you always go over and above.."

Rachel

Also - massive congratulations for Nemesis! We were blown away by how good it was and how much hard work and talent went into it by the cast and crew. Thank you so much for giving Aria the opportunity to do Musical Theatre and to perform her Matilda solo. She loved every minute of it and we were so thrilled watching how good she and her classmates were - I was sobbing with pride! A very special night for us so thank you again! 😊 

More than just a dance school. ARTS is like a big family. Everyone is encouraged to flourish and shine with fantastic teachers and their support. My daughter has made lovely friends and had great fun doing shows and competitions including London West End stages, the O2 and Disneyland – the opportunities are endless

Firstly I wanted to say a huge thank you for such an amazing first show opportunity for Rose. She has absolutely loved every second from the rehearsals to the entire show. She was beaming all day. We are so very grateful for all your hard work. I watched both shows and was completely blown away. The dancers are so talented and the choreography was just incredible. Rose can be quite a shy little girl but when dancing it was clear she was in her element. She didn’t want it to end and has not stopped talking about it. 

The best thing my 2 girls have done. They absolutely love it here. The staff and teachers are superb and great with the kids when they get upset or nervous. And the shows are awesome – top marks from me!

Well done to you and the whole team - it’s was such a delight to watch. The girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves - both dancing - and also watching the other dances. You’ve created the best atmosphere for our children to thrive in. So thank you.

My 3 daughters have been at ARTS since they were 3 years old. They love their classes! They get so much encouragement and confidence form the staff and senior girls who encourage them every step of the way. The shows are always fantastic too. Would definitely recommend giving it a go

Thank-you for organising this amazing trip for my Granddaughter Rose and all the other dancers to take part. Such wonderful memories made! An experience Rose will never ever forget.

Taylor was buzzing and loved every minute of it.  The costumes were outstanding, the music was amazing and the choreography was mind blowing incredible!!!   All the performers had big smiles on their faces, and huge credit to you all.

THANK YOU!!!!

Hi Vickie and amazing team, 

Honestly words can't express how awesome the show was!  I went to the matinee with Taylors sisters and John went to the evening show.

ARTS is my son’s favourite place in the world. Despite attending classes there 4 days of the week – he still chose to have his birthday party there. It is an incredibly welcoming place and both he and I have made some fantastic friends that I believe will be life long. It’s not just a dance school – it’s the home of a dance family.

I've been a professional musician for the last 25years, 18 of those were working for Andrew Lloyd Webber with Starlight Express and the wonderful thing is most of those dancers on stage came from a roots level region dance school just like this.It's wonderful just seeing them going through the years of dancing and getting it together and some of them fulfilling their dreams of appearing on the West End stage and it all stems back to the way they are taught in the first place." 

Dave

The most amazing experience and opportunity – Aimee hasn’t stopped smiling! Thank-you ARTS

Thank-you to all the dance teachers, Vickie and the complete ARTS team – it was a fantastic opportunity for all the dancers. Esme loved it and we are already thinking about the next time!

I also want to say thank you to you and the girls, Em absolutely loves Arts and hearing her say yesterday its like home brought tears to my eyes! I think dancing is going to be her lifeline! Thanks again you do an amazing job with the kids and I take my hat off to you as juggling a family too is very hard!"

Michelle xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

This has been an amazing trip that we will never forget. All that hard work really paid off and the best thing was watching all the performers really enjoying themselves onstage. Thank-you for making this happen

Absolutely awesome show – every single student danced so beautifully – proud of the ARTS family.

Since 1994 Anglia Region Theatre School dancers have been very much involved with the annual Pantomimes produced by Onward Players, (a Drama Group which includes People with Learning Difficulties.) ARTS – with their senior and junior dancers - have made a major contribution to the Pantomimes with their delightful presentations, and professional approach, thus enabling people with learning difficulties to perform in a show which reaches a very high standard.Thank you ARTS! We appreciate the Principals, Victoria Winship and Janet Wright for making our Pantomime part of your regular engagements. Your skills and performances are much appreciated!"

Thank-you all – so so proud of everyone and thank-you to all the staff for giving the children such a wonderful opportunity to perform. Can’t thank-you enough. What a wonderful day – memories forever. The dances were super and the children were beaming throughout – as always.

Fantastic show once again. Everyone danced amazingly and they all had wonderful smiles on their faces

Fantastic show! Blown away by all the talent. Well done and Thank-you all for such an awesome effort and making it such an amazing experience.

ARTS is the perfect place for children (and adults!) to learn to dance, act, sing or play musical instruments, but it's more than that; it's a great place to meet new people and make new friends, have fun, gain confidence, and become involved in a whole host of events where otherwise the opportunity wouldn't be presented. The ARTS show, every 18 months or so, provides a fantastic opportunity for everybody involved, at every level, to get on the stage and perform in a wonderfully professional show, in front of family and friends. It is a display of all the hard work of every student and teacher and is the highlight of the ARTS calender. Everybody, performers and audience, without exception, loves the ARTS show!"

Gemma

Dance is a big part of my life and you have been the catalyst to make it so. Being given the scholarship allowed me the opportunity to study tap and modern and this lead me to want to explore musical theatre and singing and gave me extra confidence. I am sure the skills and experiences that I gained at ARTS provided the bedrock for helping me with my Drama GCSE studies. I found out recently I gained an A* grade! Thank you for all the experiences you have given me, especially being awarded the scholarship, I am still extremely honoured and grateful."

Bethany

Thanks for such a great show. The dancing was amazing and what wonderful costumes!

Pearl had an amazing day and I’m a super proud mum. Thank-you to all the team that made this happen and for all the support backstage.

Thank-you to everyone – it was an amazing show and brilliant day. Such a lovely experience

I just wanted to thank you for the fantastic opportunity you gave Emily in recommending that she audition for Les Miserables. If it wasn’t for you, then Emily would never have had one of the best experiences of her life. We are so grateful, and Emily can’t wait for the next thing to come up! Thanks once again for everything (including the flowers on the last night – although I know Emily wants to thank you for those herself).

Best wishes, Christopher

Fantastic teachers. Lovely atmosphere. Lily has made brilliant friendships here that will last forever. Her confidence has improved immensely. I can’t rate ARTS high enough.

bsolutely amazing performance by everyone. A truly fantastic show. Well done everyone and thank-you for putting it all together