Marcia Jones

Marcia Jones — Dance Classes In Nottingham

Marcia Jones School of Dance in Beeston is as much a place to grow up as a place to learn steps. Parents write about daughters who arrived shy and reluctant and, years later, could not imagine life without dance, thanks to teachers who led with patience. One family counts thirteen years and four daughters between them. Marcia, Katie and Bow are named again and again for their encouragement and passion. It is a school that clearly shapes character alongside technique.

About Marcia Jones

Marcia Jones is a teaching school near Nottingham with an experienced staff and a long track record. The reviews describe a supportive environment where children build confidence and discipline over many years, guided by a principal and teachers who are widely admired.

Classes & Dance Styles

The breadth of the timetable means anyone hunting for dance classes in Nottingham has real choice. Children can begin with ballet classes in Nottingham that instil posture and discipline early, while the wider programme gives students plenty to work towards. Adult dance classes in Nottingham welcome grown-ups trying something new, line dancing in Nottingham offers a sociable group option, and salsa classes in Nottingham bring a Latin rhythm for those who fancy it. Private dance lessons in Nottingham can usually be arranged for more focused work.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

The teachers here are known for their patience with nervous newcomers, so a hesitant first visit is nothing unusual. Wear comfortable clothing you can move in, with proper ballet shoes added later if a child continues. Coming along to watch first can help a shy dancer settle before joining in.

Location & Contact

Beeston sits just south-west of Nottingham and is easy to reach from the city and surrounding suburbs, making the school a convenient base for local families.

• Address: 1 Cyprus Ave, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2PG
• Phone: +44 7930 530043
• Website: http://www.marciajones.co.uk/

What Dancers Say About Marcia Jones

4.8/5 from 25 Google reviews.

I have 4 daughters who have all attended Marcia’s my eldest has been going for 13 years, the staff & other students have become her family Marcia, Katie & Bow have always been supportive & encouraging she has never not wanted to go, because of their encouragement & passion she now wishes to pursue a career in performing. My 2 middle daughters loved going to Marcia’s but we’re just not that interested in dance, my youngest daughter has the dancing bug & asks every day if it’s dancing tonight! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Marcia’s & feel happy & confident in leaving my girls in their expert — Piper Tobin-storer

Not only is Marcia Jones school of dance a terrific dance school with an incredible principal and experienced teachers but it is also a fabulous support system for many children and a place to build confidence, enjoy yourself and mature as a person.
I started at this school in 1995 and I still visit it regularly. Many children leave a dance school and move on with their next steps and adult lives however the dance school holds a special place in many hearts and most students return time after time just to see the teachers, feel the love and get a hug from an incredible woman. To top it all off— Vanessa Baldwin

I took a very shy 4 years old girl to Marcia Jones School of Dance and she cried her eyes out and didn't want to go, but with the patience of the teachers and assistants she reluctantly started to join in that was 11 years ago. Now dance is her life, it has given her a discipline in life that I do not believe she would have achieved had she not taken dance classes. She still continues to dance at Marcia Jones and she always comes out with a smile on her face and it's one of her happy places. Thank you Marcia Jones School of Dance for being patient with that shy 4 years old girl so many yea— Shelly Han

I’ve been coming to Marcia’s since I was 5, I am now 17 and still have the love for dance I had when I first joined, Marcia Bow and Katie are all so welcoming and caring towards the children. I can also say I have made a lot of friends who will definitely be my friends for life, having been together for over 10 years it truly feels like we have our own family. I always knew that I wanted to perform and Marcia has given me the strength and confidence to be able to do that, I’m currently studying performing arts at college after having left school, and am planning to extend my studies at a dance— Anais Grace

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

The basic salsa step is quick to pick up, and most beginners are dancing it within a lesson or two. Timing and turns take more practice, but the early stages are friendly for almost anyone.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes. Salsa beginner classes assume no background at all, and the repeating basic pattern soon becomes second nature. Confidence usually builds quicker than newcomers expect.

Is it possible to learn ballet as an adult?

Yes, many adults start ballet later in life and enjoy it. Adult classes focus on strength, flexibility and grace at a comfortable pace rather than professional standards.

What age is too late to start ballet?

There is no age that is too late for recreational ballet. People begin in their forties and beyond, adjusting the work to their own body and using it to improve poise and mobility.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

Typical moves include the grapevine, the kick-ball-change, the pivot turn, the shuffle and the coaster step. Most beginner dances string a few of these together and repeat them.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

Simple four-wall dances built from grapevines and taps are usually the easiest to learn. Teachers tend to choose routines made of repeating eight-count sections so the sequence is easy to hold.

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