Flame Dance Studios

18/06/2026

🎉 Our 2026 ISTD Exam Results Are In! 🎉

We're incredibly proud to share that our dancers achieved our strongest exam results to date:

⭐ 93 examinations taken
⭐ 100% Pass Rate
⭐ 45% Distinctions
⭐ 54% Merits

Whilst we're delighted with the results themselves, what makes us proudest is the journey behind them. Behind every mark is a year's worth of learning, practice, perseverance and progress.

In our latest blog, we're reflecting on what these results mean to us, why we value the exam process so highly, and how exams help children develop skills that reach far beyond dance.

A huge congratulations to every dancer who took part. We couldn't be prouder of you all. ❤️

Read the full blog here.

This year's dancers achieved our strongest exam results to date, with 93 examinations, a 100% pass rate and outstanding Distinction and Merit results. Read our reflections on the achievements, growth and life skills developed throughout the exam process.

18/06/2026

The last day of our 2026 exam session ⭐️
What an incredible week spent with these incredible children. We loved spending our final exam day with these groups ❤️❤️

12/06/2026

Day 2 of the Modern & Tap exams. A very very good day with lots of modern groups and the younger students ❤️

09/06/2026

Some behind the scenes of our first day of Modern and Tap exams. It was a full tap day with Primary - Grade 3 students taking part. What a fabulous day! The children had been working so incredibly hard towards their tap exams and we were so proud of them!!

06/06/2026

We started our week with a wonderful day of ballet exams on Monday. A huge well done to all the ballet students, we are so proud of you!
A few warm up clips and group photos from the day 🩰

05/06/2026

That’s a wrap on our 2026 exam sessions! ❤️ 4 whole days of exams 😅

A massive well done to every dancer who took an ISTD Ballet, Tap or Modern exam this week.

I’ve loved seeing all of the hard work that has gone into preparing for these exams, and I was so proud of all of them. They walked into the exam room with confidence, determination and plenty of smiles.

We’re all excited to see the results when they arrive, but right now I’m just proud. Proud of the hard work that went in over the last few months, the resilience they showed when things felt difficult, the support they showed one another in the lead up and this week during the exams, and proud of every single child who walked into that room and gave it everything they had.

Well done dancers❤️

It’s one of my favourite times of the year for a reason. I’ve loved spending the week with the dancers, staff, and parents/grandparents/aunties who came to support.

A huge thank you to Ffion and Layla, who are fundamental to the success of this week. We are all so lucky to have you ❤️

And a huge thank you to you, parents/grandparents/aunties. I don’t take your sacrifices for granted when it comes to rescheduling your week to get your children to and from their exams. You have been the biggest support to the dancers and I’ve loved spending time with you this week.

22/05/2026

🌞 It’s holiday time! Just a quick reminder that the studio is closed between the 24th and 30th May due to the scheduled May break.

We’ll be back and dancing again from Sunday the 31st May — we can’t wait to see you all soon! 💃🕺

📌 No classes will run during this closure, and our team is also on annual leave — so emails and messages won’t be answered until we return.

Enjoy the break, and we’ll see you soon! 🌞

03/04/2026

🐣 It’s break time! Just a quick reminder that the studio is closed between the 3rd April and 9th April due to the Easter break.

We’ll be back and dancing again from Sunday the 12th April — we can’t wait to see you all soon! 💃🕺

📌 No classes will run during this closure, and our team is also taking a short admin break — so emails and messages won’t be answered until we return.

Wishing you a joyful, restful Easter break!

17/03/2026

Parent Watch Week is here 💛

This week, we invite you into the studio to see what your child’s class really looks like.

Not a performance, but a real lesson.
The warm up, the exercises, the learning, the friendships… all the little moments that make up their week.

It’s a chance to see:
• how your child learns
• how we teach and support them
• how their confidence, focus and independence are developing over time

We’ve written a short guide to help you understand what to expect, why we do it, and how it supports your child’s development throughout the year.

You can read it here 👇

Ever wondered what really happens in your child’s dance class? Parent Watch Week gives you a real, honest glimpse into their learning, development, friendships, and growing confidence.

08/02/2026

I’m still finding it hard to put into words just how special last weekend was. Hence the very belated post. I don’t think anything I could ever say could convey my pride, happiness and gratitude for the dancers and my team.
My heart is so, so full ❤️❤️

These shows were honestly my favourite to date. I cried in every single one. The improvement across the board was so clear to see and it made me so proud. I can’t believe those little 2-5 year olds that started with us all those years ago, are now dancing such difficult choreography, and doing so so beautifully in the grade 2/3 and year 7-9 classes. It blows me away how much they’ve developed. Especially in the last year.
The dances looked amazing, and that’s all down to the children, their dedication, their energy and the pure joy they bring to every class and every performance. I am beyond proud of each and every one of them.

To our parents and families, thank you for the support, the clapping, the cheers, the happy tears and for trusting us with your children. The atmosphere you created was just amazing and it meant more to us and the dancers than you probably realise. Your messages and emails have filled my heart, thank you so much for taking the time to share those with us.

And to my absolute dream team without whom, none of this is possible. The care, patience, energy and love you pour into these children shows in everything you do, and last weekend was such a reflection of that. I’m so grateful to work alongside people who care as much as I do.

Last weekend was such a reminder of why we do what we do.
My heart is very full, my body is still not recovered, and I’m already missing it all.
What a weekend 🤍✨