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Est in 2014 East Sussex Dance Studios offers classes in a range of genres for all abilitys from 18 months to adults in a huge range of genres

EST 2014 ESDS is a thriving dance school with its own fabulous premises on Heathfield High street in the heart of East Sussex near the Kent boarders catering for all age groups and abilities. ESDS Provides current triple threat training for the all round dancer with industry and agency links should that be required. Our classes are for everyone no matter what you wish to be. From the once a week dancer who comes to socialise and gain confidence to the dancer who wants a career in the Performing Arts. All our teachers are fully qualified and professionally trained, with many either still in the industry or retired from it before returning to teach our knowledge onto the next generation. ESDS offers Bi-Annual shows as well as tri-annual I.S.T.D. exams of which we obtain a 100% pass rate and a 82% Distinction level. We also offer Dance Festivals, Workshops along with a huge array of performing opportunities. Many ESDS students have gone onto Professional Colleges to train including:
The Royal Ballet School
Tring Park School of Performing Arts
The Hammond
Guildford School of Acting
Bird College
Emil Dale

We also have many students in associate schemes including:
The Royal Ballet Associates
Premier Scholars
Ballet Boost
MXMasterclass
The Wells
Legat Associates
The Dance Conservatiore Associates
South East Ballet Scholars

ESDS is Owned by Ex professional performer Jenna Crescenzo

Miss Jenna had an extensive professional career for over 10 years including her biggest acclaim was playing Frenchy In The Italian Tour of Grease, world tours, West End shows and Cruise ships. Having trained professionally at The Royal Ballet School, Arts Educational School and Northern Ballet School she absolutely loves putting her passion into ESDS and all that train there. The School offers dance classes in ISTD Ballet, ISTD Modern, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Pointe Work, Jazz, Commercial, Street, Acro and musical theatre for children from the age of 18 months upwards. For More information please go to our website:

www.eastsussexdancestudios.com

06/09/2026

Why we don’t change our competition solos every year ✨

Take a look at the picture below—this is the exact same solo, just six months apart.
The difference in technique, strength, and confidence is incredible!
True mastery takes time. When dancers change routines too often, they spend all their energy just trying to remember what comes next.
By keeping a solo for a season, the choreography becomes muscle memory. That is when the real magic happens—they stop thinking about the steps and start truly performing.

Our dancers work incredibly hard in class to perfect their technique, and it takes time to reach their full potential. If they look this amazing after just six months, imagine what they are going to look like by the end of the season!

The new season has just begun, remember to enjoy the journey process and not rush to the destination.

We are so proud of how far you’ve come Alicia. There is still so much growth ahead, but you are absolutely shining! 💎

04/09/2026

✨ Find Your Perfect Fit: Free Trial Week Starts Next Saturday! ✨

Finding the right dance school is like finding the missing piece of a jigsaw puzzle—you just know when it’s the perfect fit.
Every school has a different ethos, and at ESDS, ours is simple: a child’s mental health must always come first.

We want your child to build the happiest childhood memories, surround themselves with like-minded friends from all walks of life, and truly love where they dance.
That’s why we encourage you to try us out!

🗓️ Free Trial Week (Starts Next Saturday!)We host our popular Free Trial Week twice a year, only in September and January. It’s the perfect, no-obligation way to experience the ESDS vibe.

Can't make it next week?
Don't worry! You can book a trial at any time during the year. Because it’s hard to get a real feel for a school in just one lesson, the rest of the time we offer a Two-Week Paid Trial for £12.50 (a great saving, as classes are normally £7.50 each).

Whether your child is trying dance for the very first time or looking for a new dance home to finish out their teenage years, come and see if we are the perfect fit for them.

Spaces are limited! Comment below or send us a DM to secure your child's spot for next week.

👐💵

01/09/2026

📢 Important Update!

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31/08/2026

💙FREE TRIAL WEEK 12-18 SEPTEMBER 💙

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30/08/2026

Huge congratulations to Lilith! 🏆

✨Yesterday, she attended the brand new National Performance Awards in London, hosted by the incredible Ryan Jenkins! The event featured an amazing lineup of professional judges and masterclasses.We are absolutely delighted with Lilith's fantastic results:

🌟 Winner of the Jemima Brown Contemporary Award (recognising exceptional talent, artistry, and commitment to the genre across all age groups)
🥈 2nd Place in her Contemporary section
🥉 3rd Place in the Improvisation section
🎷 Shortlisted for Jazz

We are so incredibly proud of you, Lilith! Keep shining! 💃❤️

27/08/2026

✨ “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” ✨

You’ll never know unless you try!
Check out the details below for our Free Trial Week at East Sussex Dance Studios and book your spot today. 👇🩰

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25/08/2026

☀️ WHAT A SUMMER! ☀️

Even though our studio doors were closed, our incredible competition team has been working ridiculously hard! 🙌❤️

This past weekend, they absolutely SMASHED IT across two different competitions! We saw brand-new solos debut and said a bittersweet goodbye to some favorite old routines.
If this is what you achieve after a summer off, you truly are the ultimate dream team.

What a brilliant start to our brand-new season! We could not be prouder.

🎉Enjoy your last few days before heading back to school. We cannot wait to see everyone back at the studio in the next few weeks!

🩰👇 CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING RESULTS BELOW! 👇

BellaDanza
🥇Matilda Baby Section
🥇Mabel junior Greek
🥇Freya Pre-Junior Novice classical
🥇Mirabelle Pre-Junior Lyrical
🥇Evelyn Pre-Inter Global
🥇Isla Pop Vocal
🥇Mirabelle Pre-Junior Ballet
🥇Kara inter novice stage
🥇Kara inter novice classical
🥇Alicia Pre-inter Mt
🥇Molly inter mt/film vocal
🥇Mirabelle Pre-Junior MT
🥇Mabel & Jacob classical novice duet
🥇Lois junior classical novice
🥇Polly Inter Mt
🥇Polly & Martha mixed age duet
🥇Delilah inter Ballet
🥇Delilah inter contemporary
🥇Martha inter plus global
🥇Rose senior lyrical
🥇Isla inter plus contemporary
🥈Martha inter ballet
🥈Isla & Mirabelle mixed age duet
🥈Mirabelle Pre-Junior narrative
🥈Alicia Pre inter Modern
🥈Evelyn Pre-inter modern
🥈Polly Inter mt/film vocal
🥈Isla inter plus Mt
🥈Naomi Pre-Junior Novice classical
🥈Mabel Junior Ballet
🥈Jacob junior Ballet
🥈Mabel Junior Narrative
🥈Evelyn Pre-inter Tap
🥈Naomi Pre-junior modern
🥈Delilah inter Lyrical
🥈Mirabelle Pre-junior modern
🥈Alicia pre-inter narrative
🥈Evelyn Pre-inter narrative
🥉Delilah Inter modern
🥉Cydney Junior stage Novice
🥉Evelyn Pre-Inter Greek
🥉Evelyn Pre-Inter MT
🥉Luna Pre-inter MT
🥉Isla inter film/mt vocal
🥉Mabel junior & pre inter lyrical
🥉Polly inter Lyrical
🥉Imogen Pre-Inter Ballet
🥉Martha Inter plus Mt
🥉Phoebe inter Ballet
🥉Luna Pre-inter narrative
🏆Deliah- Highest mark of the festival
🏆Delilah- Highest inter mark
🏆Delilah- Technical excellence
🏆Choreography- Kira for Delilah’s contemporary solo
🏆Alicia- Standout Musical theatre
🏆Mirabelle- most potential pre junior
🏆Mirabelle- stand out personality
🏆Freya- Novice highest mark

Studios to stage
🥇Evelyn Tap
🥇Isla Tap
🥇Luna MT
🥈Evelyn Mt
🥉Evelyn modern
🥉Isla MT
🏅Isla contemporary

15/08/2026

NEW TEACHER ALERT 💫

Hannah graduated from Performers College with a diploma in dance and musical theatre. During her training, she performed on major stages including Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, The X Factor, The FA Cup Final, and Move It main stage.
Following her training, Hannah spent five years performing globally as a dancer, singer, and aerialist for AIDA Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line. A career highlight involved working with original Broadway director and choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett in Swing! The Musical. Hannah has also performed as an aerialist and has performed on silks for a television advert.

Hannah is incredibly excited to join the ESDS team as a tap and modern teacher.

10/08/2026

Tomorrow open class with Emma Mackay open to all!

Address

23 High Street
Heathfield
TN216LU

Telephone

07828131686

Website

http://www.eastsussexdancestudios.com/

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