MK DANCE BLOG

Our Christmas Showcase brought families together for festive performances, awards, and community cheer - celebrating our students’ hard work with mince pies, mulled wine, and plenty of smiles all round.

MK Dance is thrilled to be shortlisted for two categories at the Greater London Enterprise Awards 2025: Best Inclusive Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance School and the Community Achievement Award. These nominations recognise our commitment to inclusive dance and our positive impact in the local community. Winners will be announced in September – we’re keeping everything crossed and hope to share even more good news with you soon!

We’re thrilled to share that MK Dance has won Best Family Business at the 2025 UK Independent Education Awards! This award celebrates the heart of our school - our incredible team, students, families, and community.

Exciting news! MK Dance has been shortlisted for three 2025 Independent Education Awards: Best Family Business, Community Impact Award & Best Independent School! Plus, our amazing Principal Kathryn Billings is up for Independent Educator of the Year! Winners will be announced on 8th July. We’re so proud and grateful -these nominations are a true reflection of our wonderful MK Dance family. Thank you all for being part of this journey with us!

Our MK Associates wowed at Brighton’s Theatre Royal with two amazing routines. A brilliant day of dance, fun, and seaside ice cream - showcasing the talent and spirit of MK Dance!

Delve into the importance of technique and training in dance, drawing from personal experiences and our commitment to offer this to you!

In this blog, we'll explore the advantages of tap dance, from enhancing rhythm response to fostering creativity and beyond.

Explore why dance is essential for children's development and how our mk minis program provides the perfect foundation for this.

In this blog post, we'll look into the unique characteristics of Acrobatic Arts, and the benefits it offers to dancers of all levels.

In this blog post, we delve into the reasons why choosing dance is a decision that extends far beyond the dance floor.

In this blog, we'll explore how dancing can enhance overall well-being, foster meaningful connections, and cultivate vibrant communities.

In this blog post, we'll explore why Tiny Tot Bop is the ideal place for your little one to take their first steps into dance!

Dance is a universal language that transcends words. It has the power to connect us on a profound level, and for children with autism,...

Every dancer (and their teacher) knows the importance of warming up. Whether it be before a class, audition, competition or performance,...

‘’Why walk when you can dance?’’ What is dance? Can anybody dance? Why is dance beneficial for me? These are questions we are asked every...

There are many different styles of dance available for students today. With each style of dance, there is a different type of shoe...

We know ballet, tap and modern exams can be daunting and children can be nervous so here are 11 top tips to help you turn that Merit into...

My love of dance started at the age of 3 when my mum sent me to ballet and as I grew up, the more I loved to dance. It was when I was 18...