Sue McGough Performing Arts, also known as The Studio, is a dance school at Hogsthorpe near Skegness on the Lincolnshire coast. It teaches a spread of styles across the performing arts, from ballet and tap upwards, for children and adults alike. It is a welcoming choice for families and for grown ups who fancy having a go at something new.
Reviewers describe it as warm and inclusive, a place that welcomes all ages and abilities and keeps lessons genuinely fun while still teaching real technique. One adult beginner cheerfully called themselves an uncoordinated baby hippo having the best time of their week, which captures the good humoured spirit. It suits complete beginners of any age just as much as keen youngsters.
This is one of the more varied dance classes in Skegness, taking in ballet, tap and other styles under Sue's experienced eye. Lessons balance learning proper technique with plenty of enjoyment, so a class covers warming up, working through steps and putting them together while everyone has a laugh. For those who prefer something sociable and rhythmic, line dancing in Skegness is the kind of group style that needs no partner and is easy to pick up. Both children and adults are catered for across the timetable.
Newcomers can expect a friendly reception and no expectation of prior experience. Wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes or the footwear suggested for your chosen style, and come ready to join in. Sue has a knack for making people feel good about giving it a try.
The Studio is set at Hogsthorpe, a village a short way inland from Skegness on the Lincolnshire coast. It serves families and dancers from Skegness and the surrounding coastal villages.
Great Dance school, very welcoming to all ages and abilities. Lessons are fun with an emphasis on learning techniques whilst having a great time. Would recommend to adults who want to have a go at ballet or tap and any and all children!!— tco Tco
Sue is an experienced teacher if all genres. My daughter's adore her. Highly recommended. She encourages the best out of them and makes them feel good about themselves.— Deborah P
Bestest time in my week x as an uncoordinated baby hippo x I'm having so much fun xx— Sandy Wood
Common building blocks in line dancing include the grapevine, the kick ball change, the shuffle, a heel or toe touch and a simple pivot turn. Most beginner dances string a handful of these together and repeat them, which is why line dancing is quick to pick up.
Simple four wall dances with a short, repeating sequence are the easiest to start with, as you learn one block of steps and it comes around again each time. An instructor will usually begin with one of these before adding turns.
Absolutely. Styles like line dancing, ballet and tap are all danced solo, so you need no partner at all, and children and adults join in on their own here regularly.
Comfortable clothing you can stretch and move in is ideal, with the footwear that suits your style, such as soft shoes for ballet or supportive shoes for line dancing. When in doubt, ask the school what to bring.
Fees depend on the style, the length of the class and whether it is for a child or an adult. Contact the studio for current prices, as they can vary between disciplines.
It depends on what appeals to you, but line dancing and tap are both friendly starting points because they are sociable and do not need a partner. Sue can recommend a class based on your age and what you would enjoy most.