Testimonials
About the school
"I was greeted by a group of friendly students and a cheerful teacher and I was made to feel very welcome by everyone and immediately felt comfortable and not self conscious at all. The teacher was encouraging and gave constructive criticism in an affable manner and was quick to give praise where it was due. I later found that this atmosphere was not exclusive to open ballet but indeed is at the very core of what Dancewise Studios is all about. Both the staff and students effortlessly create an atmosphere of professionalism with a great family feel that makes all new and returning students, no matter their age, feel so welcome and wanted. I would personally recommend Dancewise Studios to anyone of any age or experience who is looking to start dance classes whether it is just as a hobby or to take dance to a professional level.Dancewise has truly welcomed me with open arms and my only regret is that I did not discover it earlier."
Liam Croucher – Advanced Ballet & Contemporary Student
Toe Tapping Tour 2009 – Daily Echo
"I have a confession to make – I can be quite stereotypical, particularly when it comes to dance. Turning up in Holbury to take part in a dance style that I feared would see me fall flat on my face rather than change my name to Natasha Flatley was quite concerning. I am of course talking about Irish dance one of the most traditional, pure and fascinating styles. I was greeted with beaming smiles, green leotards and ballet pumps. So with all fears banished, Dancewise Studios led by Miss A threw me straight in. This is a very disciplined dance style but Dancewise teach it in a fun and friendly environment, and funk it up by using modern music to get those legs high."
Natasha Car, Dance Page Editor, Daily Echo
".... Thanks so much. I know she doesn’t really want to give up but once her GCSEs are out of the way she would love to be able to come back. She loves attending your classes and they really have helped her over the past few years so I really do mean a big THANK YOU ... for everything you have done for her."
Colleen Yonoff
"She has spent the last 2 weeks dancing and singing round our living room always welcoming the audience (Hamish and I) and always curtseying at the end - she would never have done this even a few months ago and I would like to thank you for this as her confidence has grown so much in everything she does and I am sure it is because of the support and encouragement she receives from everyone at Dancewise."
"As very proud and pleased parents we would like to thank you and your staff at Dancewise for the teaching, care and support you have given during the past year. Sitting outside the hall, it's nice to hear the banter between the tutors and students. Clearly, respect and fun are high on the agenda. We would also like to thank you personally for the hard work and time you gave for her Irish solo. Every member of the audience were on their feet. The compliments flowed and many wanted to know where she had learnt to dance so well." A and L McElevey
About our performances
"I just wanted to let you know how much my family and I enjoyed the show. The standard was exemplary and I send my thanks to all those involved. Clearly a lot of planning and hard work has preceded the event – and it showed!"
Graham J Porter, Underwood Solicitors on Premiere, 2009
"Watching Premiere was a delightful way to spend my Sunday evening. Act 1 was charming and Act 2 thrilling. Lovely costumes, clever choreography and attention to detail ensured a visual delight for all to see"
Jane French on Premiere, 2009
"What a show! They just keep getting better! You could tell from all the students faces just how much they enjoyed themselves. Well done Dancewise on another show stopper!"
Sarah Officer on Premiere, 2009
"Well rehearsed, very professional. All the performers were obviously enjoying themselves."
Commentator Doug Murphy on Blackfield School Summer Fete, 2006
"I thought today’s performance was fantastic."
Sharon Cole
"Excellent performances from everyone involved. Very professional costumes and polished performances."
A Hobley on Manor Day 2007
"All of us here at the Stables want to say a huge THANK YOU for participating in our Summer Fayre. Your performances were fantastic and we really appreciate the time and effort given in travelling a fair distance from another event."
Wendy Moore on performance at Stable Family Home Trust Summer Fete, Ringwood, 2007
"The girls worked very hard to put on a great show for everyone. A credit to all involved."
Anne-Marie O’Connor on Waterside Arts Festival 2008
"Fantastic, amazing, the children put in such a lot of hard work and it certainly paid off. I really enjoyed all performances. Very well rehearsed and lovely costumes. Very well done."
S A Knight on Waterside Arts Festival 2008
"All the dancers were excellent. It was lovely to watch. Very professional."
D Chadwick on Waterside Arts Festival 2008
"What a performance! All dancers looked relaxed and like they really enjoyed themselves. Very professional! Great costumes! Well done Dancewise!"
S Officer on Waterside Arts Festival 2008
"The ballet this year was beautiful and the boys were the best they've ever been."
J French
Impulse Testimonials - First Dances
"We decided very late in the wedding preparations to have dance lessons, partly through sheer panic at the thought of dancing in front of 100 of our friends and family and partly because we wanted to do something different! Thankfully we remembered Dancewise' details from a wedding fair we had attended earlier in the year, so took the plunge and got in contact.
We couldn't be more pleased with the result, with 5 lessons being just the right amount to choreograph a full routine to our attempt at a waltz!
The best thing was the thought given to how the choreography needed to accommodate the potential hazard of the bridal gown and Alison’s patience with our frequent mistakes!!
We and our guests thoroughly enjoyed the "performance" on the night and it certainly turned the embarrassing 3 minute shuffle into a talking point!
Highly recommended!"
Neil and Jo Hipkiss
"Our first dance was amazing and all our family and friends were blown away as we kept it all a surprise! It must have been one of the highlights as our guests asked us to do it twice! Thank you Alison for all your patience and guidance in making two people who can’t dance look like they know what they are doing. We got a few steps wrong but we got such cheers and applause that only we must have noticed. Everything was great and we would have no problem recommending Alison and Impulse at Dancewise studios to others."
Graham and Michelle Blair
Impulse Testimonials - Cabaret Act
"I count myself as privileged to have been in the audience to see Impulse's rendition of the last dance from Dirty Dancing. The whole thing was heart stopping! It was wonderful to see a group of such highly talented dancers perform one of THE dances from the silver screen.!"
Barbara Jones
"The Dirty Dancing routine by Impulse at Dancewise was absolutely fantastic and I was so lucky to see it. I'm a fan of the film but I thought this routine performed by Dancewise was better than the original. The atmosphere was electric and the chemistry between the two lead dancers really gave this performance the edge. Watch this on YouTube and look out for the amazing jump off the stage at the end of the video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXKFhM6vEww"
Natasha Crocker