Principal
Karen Gregory
LIDTA Freestyle, AIDTA Rock 'n' Roll and ADFP Championship Adjudicator
The Dance Studio
Barton-le-Clay's competitive freestyle school
Hard work and friendship sit side by side, from first class to championship floor.
Our story
From first steps to championship floor
The Dance Studio is a competitive freestyle dance school based in Barton-le-Clay, Bedfordshire. We welcome children from 3 years upwards into a supportive, family-friendly community.
Our dancers train across Freestyle Disco, Slow/Lyrical, Rock 'n' Roll, Street Dance, and Acro, Flexibility & Technique, with pathways from Beginner through to Championship and Premier Championship.
Sessions take place at Barton Le Clay Village Hall, with Comp Squad training at Arnold Academy School, Barton.
Why choose us
Warm enough for beginners. Ready for championships.
Parents choose us because their child can belong from day one and still grow into Comp Squad, trophy days and Premier Championship without leaving Barton.
Local Village Hall base
Regular classes Mon, Tue and Sat at Barton Le Clay Village Hall, close to home for Barton and wider Bedfordshire families.
Competition when ready
Invitation Comp Squad on Thursdays at Arnold Academy. Serious coaching without pushing dancers before they are ready.
Every dancer celebrated
Trophy days, Awards Night and Dancer's Dancer of the Year. We cheer the whole studio, not only the podium.
Teaching team
The people behind the studio
A small, qualified team leading classes, competitions and the day-to-day running of the school.
Teacher
Emma Scott
LIDTA Freestyle, AIDTA Rock 'n' Roll and ADFP Championship Adjudicator
Teacher
Amy Whitehouse
AIDTA Freestyle and ADFP Adjudicator
Street Teacher
Kimberley Taylor
AIDTA
Owner, Administrator and Finance
Margaret Byrne
Our community
A family-friendly school with championship energy
Parents say
What parents tell us
Warm teaching, welcome classes, and dancers who cannot wait to come back.
My daughter is new to The Dance Studio but already she cannot stop dancing and talking about you all. What an amazing family team you have! I look forward to watching Katie grow as a dancer.
Claire Garner
Facebook recommendation · March 2017
After only a few weeks with the dance studio, my little girl is so happy with her new class, and literally counts down the sleeps until her next lesson! She feels so welcome and right at home thanks to the great teaching and kindness of Karen and Margaret.
Karyn Rivas-Hubbins
Facebook recommendation · April 2017
My 5 year old daughter is a newbie to dancing but absolutely loves the classes she's had so far and the amazing teachers that have made her feel so welcome.
Lauren Comfort
Facebook recommendation · April 2020
Such a great dance company to be part of. My two little girls go to classes twice a week and have the best time. It's so lovely to see their improvement over the last year. Karen is so warm, welcoming and encouraging. We look forward to being with The Dance Studio for many years to come.
Donna Conaghan
Facebook recommendation · June
Studio awards
Proud of every dancer
Our Awards Night includes trophies, certificates and Dancer's Dancer of the Year.