American Dance School (ADS)

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1. Danny Rota ★☆☆☆☆

   I most certainly would not recommend this dance school. Your response is noted, but to be clear, my review is not harassment it is an opinion. You should perhaps take your own advice and raise children's confidence up rather than putting them down. You refused to listen to constructive criticism and decided to bar her from your school, remember we didn't leave you threw her out, all because her mother had the audacity to offer criticism.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Katie Mossman ★★★★★

   My twins have just started dance at ADS and it has been a really positive experience for us. Going into a group class is daunting for them but Miss Jillian and team have been fantastic at getting them involved without pressuring or rushing them. It’s lovely to watch and in the 8 weeks they’ve been going I’ve seen huge progress in their confidence. The creative movement class for the little ones is a perfect mix of games and learning basic positions. They all play as a group but also each lesson each child has an opportunity to do an individual movement dancing with a scarf or a movement round a circle while all the other kids watch and clap. It really is a perfect formula for intro to dance!

   almost 10 months ago
3. Karen Malcolm ★★★★★

   I cannot recommend this dance school highly enough. My daughter thoroughly enjoys Jillian’s creative dance school, she has continued to improve her dance technique and confidence so much through such inspirational professionally led classes by all the teachers that teach there. The opportunities gained by Miss Jillian for the children are second to none, often bringing highly skilled talent from London and other well known top dance colleges to inspire the children even more. There are also opportunities to perform at industry led competitions if your child desires and has the time and drive to be very committed. Miss Jillian is a very caring, nurturing, extremely talented teacher that supports each child individually bringing out personal talents to thrive at industry standard level while also supporting personal needs if shared. This year our daughter has been part of the competitive team. Miss Jillian’s passion radiates to the children who all support each other, work extremely hard together as a close group of dance friends that it feels like a second family. We wish our daughter had joined ADS sooner!

   almost 10 months ago

1. Christina Margerrison ★★★★★

   My daughter joined in 2023 and has absolutely thrived. The passion and knowledge of all her teachers is incredible. The opportunities offered to perform have been amazing, turning my daughter’s interest/hobby into something she now wants to pursue as a career. The wide variety of classes and levels has been brilliant, resulting in her dance ability and musicality to be developed with great technique and understanding. All staff and parents have been approachable, kind, and friendly. When at competitions, I am so very proud to be part of the ADS family, and we are always approached by over supporters from different dance school to compliment not only the brilliant dancing but also by how well our dancers conduct themselves back stage.

   almost 10 months ago
2. Anya Allen ★★★★★

   The best dance school around! Miss Jillian and her team are absolutely amazing. All of my children attend ADS, and the progress they’ve made, especially in their confidence has been incredible. ADS teaches so much more than just dance, it’s a place where friendships are formed and self-belief is nurtured. Miss Jillian offers so many wonderful opportunities for her students to perform, whether it’s out in the community or on stage at the annual recital, which is always an outstanding show. I can’t recommend ADS highly enough. I wouldn’t send my children anywhere else!

   almost 10 months ago
3. James Field ★★★★★

   Jillian, Tom and all the guys at ADS are great. They have been so welcoming and supportive to my daughter, who is now bursting with confidence. Thanks all involved. Keep up the good work.

   almost 4 years ago

1. Cheryl Prior ★★★★★

   If anyone had told me my son would be performing on stage six months after joining ADS, having never danced before, I wouldn't have believed it. It's been such a fantastic journey, and I am amazed at how he has progressed. Miss Jillian is an absolute joy and could quite easily be a real-life Disney Princess. She is kind, encouraging, and great role model that empowers all students. She dresses up as a princess for the little ones, which they love, and her enthusiasm and smile is contagious. Fast forward a few hours when the older students arrive, and Sasha Fierce has nothing on this lady! The quality of dance taught at this school is incredible, and every performance blows me away. Miss Jillian teaches all the students respect for others, supporting and encouraging all ADS students and other dance schools. There is lots of experience and talent within her teaching team, and they are all friendly and fun. The students are lovely, and the older ones are always helping and encouraging the younger ones. It's a family environment and very welcoming.

   almost 5 years ago
2. Rebecca Whitehead ★★★★★

   So glad I found ADS. My daughter has danced since she was 3 and I didn't feel like her previous dance school were able to push her to her full potential, they focused heavily on exams and learning repertoire instead. All the teachers at ADS are so talented, not just at dance but at teaching. The focus is on improving confidence, stage presence, discipline, technique and strength and I am blown away at the progress my daughter has made- even through lockdown taking part in online classes. Wish I had found ADS sooner!

   almost 5 years ago
3. Rachel Baker ★★★★★

   Fantastic dance school. Cannot recommend highly enough. Has taught my son so much about performance, technic, the importance of hard work, striving to be the best you can be and enjoying yourself. A real family feel environment. My son has recently been accepted into Bird College to study BA(Hons) in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre. I have no doubt whatsoever that being part of ADS was absolutely fundamental to him achieving this.

   almost 5 years ago

1. Martin Realey ★★★★★

   A fantastic professional service that my daughter absolutely loves. The teachers are inspirational; positive, effervescent and hugely engaging. They know and develop the dancers individually and are a pleasure to be around. The online lessons during lockdown are the highlight of my daughter's week. Thank you Miss Gillian and all your wonderful instructors.

   almost 5 years ago

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