Fiona's Fancy Feet is a well-run local dance school teaching children across ballet, tap, modern and musical theatre. It welcomes young dancers from their earliest years, with tiny tots classes right through to more advanced grade work. Families wanting a nurturing, professional school for their children will find a lot to like.
Parents describe Miss Fiona as approachable, flexible and genuinely invested in each child, developing their confidence seamlessly alongside their technique. With regular shows, summer schools and grade exams, the school combines fun lessons with real structure and a caring atmosphere.
The programme spans ballet, tap, modern and musical theatre, giving young dancers a broad and complementary foundation. Little ones start in tiny tots sessions built around simple movement and play, then progress into graded classes, exams and performances as they grow. Teachers such as Miss Fiona and Miss Charlotte adapt to each child, and parents note how readily class days or styles can be adjusted to suit a family's needs. Every dancer is helped to develop at a pace that works for them.
For a first class, comfortable clothing and soft dance shoes are plenty, with any uniform sorted once a place is confirmed. The teachers ease newcomers in gently, so children can settle without pressure and parents can ask questions as they go.
As a local school, classes are convenient for families in the surrounding area. Contact the school directly to confirm the venue, timetable and how to find it.
My little girl has been with Miss Fiona for nearly 5 years. She has done ballet, Tap, modern and musical theatre!!! I trust miss Fiona implicitly with doing the best for Honor, she teaches her amazingly along with Miss charlotte.
Miss Fiona develops Honors confidence seamlessly. Alongside the impeccable professionalism of being a wonderful dance teacher.
She’s adored by her students and most of the parents if I’m honest…. Thankyou.Lucy & Honor x— Lucy Culkin
A brilliant and extremely well run local dance school – our daughter has been a keen student in a number of different dance classes for a few years. Regular shows, summer schools and grade exams along with fun lessons all in an extremely nurturing and professional atmosphere. Fiona and her team of coaches and teachers really instil confidence and passion in their pupils and it has been wonderful to see the progress made!— Keith Motson
Fiona has been teaching my two children for the past few years, since they started in the Tiny Tots class. Fiona has always been super approachable, and flexible when I’ve needed to change a class day or type of class. She has supported my children when they have chosen to move to a different style of dance when they stopped enjoying their ballet. We are big fans of FFF!— Kirsty Phillips
We would highly recommend Fiona’s Fancy Feet Dance School. My daughter has been attending for the past 5 years. The quality of the teaching has been excellent and she thoroughly enjoys her ballet lessons. She also now helps out with the Tiny Tots Class which she really enjoys. We are so looking forward to the upcoming Dance Show which is the highlight of the year!— Julie Williams
Yes, most children's dance styles here, such as ballet and tap, are danced solo or in a group rather than with a partner. Partner work is a feature of some social styles but not a requirement of learning to dance.
Comfortable clothing that allows free movement and soft, flexible dance shoes are ideal to start. Specific uniform can be arranged once a place is confirmed.
Fees depend on the style, session length and whether classes run weekly or in terms. Contact the school directly for current prices.
For young children, ballet and tap are popular starting points because they build coordination and rhythm from the ground up. The best fit depends on what your child enjoys most.
Adults often begin with approachable styles such as ballroom, Latin or ballet for fitness, picking them up gradually. Since this school focuses on children, contact them to ask about any adult options.
Gentle dancing can be a pleasant form of light exercise, but anyone with heart failure should consult their doctor before taking part. A medical professional can advise on what is safe for you.