Totally Tap Dance Studio

27/02/2026

Congratulations special girls on your excellent Tap results! Four Distinctions and two Honours! You are all Stars! 🥰😻💐

27/02/2026

Congratulations Carla, Emma and Emily for your Distinctions for your Modern exam! Such lovely reports. I'm so proud of you! 👏🎉🤩

04/01/2026

Hungary’s innovative approach to protecting stray dogs during harsh winters is drawing attention as an example of humane urban planning. In response to freezing temperatures that put countless stray animals at risk each year, heated winter tunnels have been installed in areas where dogs are commonly found. These shelters offer warmth, safety, and a place to rest without restraining or confining the animals.

The tunnels are designed with open access, allowing dogs to enter and leave freely. Temperature controls ensure consistent warmth while preventing overheating, creating a safe environment even during severe cold spells. Animal welfare groups report that since the introduction of these shelters, winter-related injuries and deaths among stray dogs have noticeably declined.

Supporters say the initiative reflects a shift away from temporary emergency responses toward long-term, preventative solutions. By addressing the problem before animals suffer, the project reduces the need for costly rescue interventions later. The effort has also encouraged community involvement, with volunteers helping monitor and maintain the shelters while raising public awareness about animal welfare.

Critics have raised concerns about cost and scalability, but advocates argue that preventative care is both more humane and more economical over time. Hungary’s heated tunnel project shows how thoughtful design and compassion can work together, offering a practical model for other cold-climate regions seeking to protect vulnerable animals.

Source: Reports from Hungarian municipal authorities and local animal welfare organizations

27/12/2025

16/11/2025

Congratulations Lia and Carrie for both getting Honours (80-89%) for Elementary Tap! I'm so proud of you! 😁👏🎉💕

10/09/2025

Congratulations Ilke for winning the 13+14 year old section at both the Friendly City Dance Festival - FCDF and the Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival! What a Star! ⭐

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

Congratulations to Scoutt Mey de Lange who recently won the Junior Tap Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival and to Ilke Bower who was the Runner Up! Two very special and humble young ladies. 👏👏🎉💕

10/09/2025

Congratulations to Caryn Phillips for winning the Senior Tap Championship at the Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival at the end of August! 👏🎉💕

10/09/2025

I entered 4 girls for the Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival and they all got High Golds for their Straight and Character Dances (a few 90+) and Caryn's Student Choreography! Well done girls!

25/08/2025

Caryn Phillips surprise Senior Personality Award at the Friendly City Dance Festival - FCDF. What special words from our Adjudicator, Monique McCord. Thanks so much! We didn't expect anything like this. 👏🎉💕