MK DANCE BLOG

We’re thrilled to announce MK Dance has won two awards at the 2025 SME News Greater London Enterprise Awards: Best Inclusive Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance School and the Community Achievement Award!

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!

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,...

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 a Distinction. Have a look at our tips below, try your best and enjoy the exam - it doesn't last long! Make sure you look the part. Make sure your ballet tights are clean and without any ladders, and that your leotard is clean and fits correctly. Clean your ballet shoes. Ask your ballet teacher how to do this, examiners always notice your s