The Anderson School of Dance

05/06/2026

Even though our last exam was nearly a month ago the final results were given out last night!

WOW what an incredible session by the IDTA International Dance Teachers Association! We are very proud to keep our high standard of 100% pass rate & this time we had a staggering 83 Honours! I’m so proud of all of you!

Thank you to the IDTA for running another stress free examination session! And a MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS sent to 4 of my pupils who achieved the qualifying mark by the examiner to get through to the prestigious IDTA FREESTYLE Scholarships next May! What an achievement in itself! 😱🥳

Many many congratulations to each & everyone of you who took part in Freestyle, Street & Line Dance exams - solos, duos & teams! You were all amazing & I’m so so proud of you! 🏆🥳🎉🥰❤️ ###

01/06/2026

Love FYD UK Essex regional! All 34 routines qualified to Nationals in Blackpool! 31 1st Places & 3 2nd Places! Woohoo!!! So proud of each & everyone of you 🏆❤️💃🔥🥰 xx

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

🌟 A HUGE WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART AT FYD UK IN ESSEX LAST SUNDAY! 🌟

You were all absolutely INCREDIBLE! To get compliments from the Competition Director & photography company to say how much they were impressed by our routines & how much we are improving year after year really does mean the world!

We started our FYD journey with entering just 3 groups 6 seasons ago to our biggest entry yet last weekend with 34 routines from just 18 of us! 😱 Wow! And not only that but we came away with an astonishing 31 1st Places & 3 2nd Places, along with numerous Judges Choice & Title Awards! 😱😱

Here goes with the results! ❤️

🥇7 Under - Open - Ella
🥇9 Under - All abilities - Jessica
🥇9 Under - Own Choreo - Elena
🥇11 Under - All abilities - Riley
🥇15 Under - All abilities - Maisie
🥇Open Age - Street - Giada
🥈Open Age - Lyrical (No tricks) - Katie
🥇Adult - Open style - Jess E
🥇Adult - Own Choreo - Sophie
🥈Adult - Own Choreo - Jess E
🥇Adult - Broadway Jazz - Jess E
🥇Masters - Open style - Deb
🥈Masters - Open style - Emma
🥇Masters - Lyrical - Deb
🥇Masters - Lyrical (No tricks) - Kirsty
🥇Masters - Own Choreo - Deb
🥇Grand Masters - Contemporary - Lola
🥇Grand Masters - Own Choreo - Linda

🥇🥇9 Under - Open Style Duet - Ella/Elena
🥇🥇9 Under - All abilities Duet - Mia/Jessica
🥇🥇Open age - Street - Giada/Maisie
🥇🥇Open age - Open style - Giada/Katie
🥇🥇Adult - Own Choreo - Jess/Sophie
🥇🥇Masters - Own Choreo - Deb/Kirsty
🥇🥇🥇Masters - Parent & me - Linda/Jess/Sophie

🥇Under 16s - All abilities = PIRATES
🥇Adult - All abilities = SPECIAL
🥇Masters - Lyrical = GOD GAVE ME FEET
🥇Adult - Open Style = RHYTHM
🥇Adult - Street = PAC MAN
🥇Open age - Open style = MAD’HOUSE

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Plus…

🏆 CHAMPION DANCER - Adult = JESS E
🏆 CHAMPION DANCER - Masters = DEBBIE

Top 5 Placings Overall

🌟 Under 7s - Ella
🌟 Open Age - Giada
🌟 Adult Age - Jess E & Sophie
🌟 Masters - Debbie, Kirsty & Emma
🌟 Grand Masters - Lola & Linda

HIGHEST MARKS IN EACH AGE GROUP

🏆 Adult Age = SOPHIE
🏆 Masters = KIRSTY
🏆 Grand Masters = LOLA

Plus….

JUDGES CHOICE AWARDS….

🔥 Firecracker Award = GIADA
🔥 Passion Award = DEBBIE
🔥 Encouragement Award = RILEY
🔥 “One to Watch” Award = MAISIE
🔥 Lines & Spacing Award = “SPECIAL” Routine
🔥 Best Grooming Award = THE ANDERSON SCHOOL OF DANCE

WOW …. Just WOW!!
Proud is an understatement for sure…. 🥰❤️

Always forever grateful to Kylie & every member of her team at FYD every single year for hosting one of the most friendliest competitions out there & creating memories that last a lifetime! 💕 We love the atmosphere, the family feel & all the different categories that are available to enter. Thank you for bringing your comps over to the UK from Oz!

Bring on Nationals in Blackpool now! Woohoo!!! We can’t wait! 🥰❤️

17/05/2026

WOW just WOW! 😱 What a Comp Day at FYD!
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Final results to be posted soon but I couldn’t not write anything tonight! Coming home with hundreds of medals & 44 trophies from just 18 of my talented pupils of The Anderson School of Dance tonight was absolutely incredible! 🎉🎉🎉

Many thanks to Kylie @ FYD UK for hosting yet another amazing regional heat! 💕 It might have been a very hectic day but all 34 of our entries have qualified for Nationals in Blackpool! Woohoo!! I’m so so proud of each & every one of you 🏆🥰❤️ ###

19/04/2026

Wow! The Easter Holidays went by very quickly indeed… I hope everyone had lots of fun. 😊

Here at The Anderson School of Dance it’s been non-stop during half term with joint classes, ‘Mini Me & Me’ specials, lots of private lessons for exams & comp & lots of comp rehearsals too! 😱💃😊

Here’s a snippet of our Easter Special ‘Mini Me & Me’ adult & child classes. All of the feedback was absolutely amazing & everyone loved them! 🤩 Can’t wait until next time! 💕 It was so lovely to see families come together & enjoy their love of dance, smiling & having lots of fun! 😍 That’s what life is all about after all. Making memories that last a lifetime ❤️

Now we’re preparing for our new term starting back from tomorrow! If you would like more info or book on a class please use the following link - https://activities.classhoppa.com/u/asddance

15/04/2026

Following the SUCCESS of our MINI ME & ME ‘Adult & Child’ Dance Class last week, we have our next Easter Special session tonight!!

🌟 Parkwood Junior School, Rainham

🌟 6.00-7.20pm

🌟 Only £12 per duo!

Bring your Mums, Dads, Nans, Grandads or siblings along!

We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s have some ‘family fun’ together! 👯‍♀️🩰💃🥰❤️ ###

07/04/2026

LEARN FAB ADULT & CHILD FUN PARTNER DANCES! CLASSES ON BOTH WEDNESDAYS IN THE EASTER HOLS! 👯‍♀️💃🥰

The Anderson School of Dance

To book or for more info follow - https://activities.classhoppa.com/u/asddance

07/04/2026

🌟 Don’t forget Classes are joint tonight at Hook Meadow Hall 🌟

6.00-7.30pm - Juniors
6.00-8.00pm - Seniors & Adults 6
8.00-8.30pm - Comp rehearsals

Look forward to seeing you all tonight for that all important exam practise! 😁 xx