My daughter has been taking ballet lessons at the main dance school in the town centre for almost a…read moreyear, and I am very impressed so far. She adores dancing and always looks forward to her lessons. The teachers are always friendly, warm and welcoming - it feels like a little family. It does get busy in the changing rooms, but there's always plenty of space. Their prices are comparative with other dance schools in the area. The convenient location on the high street, just above Iceland, is great for parents - there's just enough time to do a bit of shopping before the end of the class. Ballet is far from the only class on offer - they also teach tap, jazz and modern to children and adults of all ages. Many of the pupils perform in local shows and festivals, although I am yet to have any experience of these as my own little ballerina is only 4. The dancewear shop stocks a well priced range of leotards, dance shoes etc and the staff will fit them for you.

Janet Marshall use a variety of locations, all detailed on their website. The website is a huge…read moreimprovement on their previous one, and much better than the majority of ballet schools' websites - very informative. The use a church hall for their Charlton Kings lessons, which is convenient for children at the local infant and junior schools. Families coming from slightly further afield (like us) have no problem parking the car. The teachers are very good at dealing with very young children, and the school is adept at dealing with this age group, not ridiculously strict and formal. Shopping opportunties in Charlton Kings are not up to the standards of the town centre, but the post office is handy, and Smith and Mann is an excellent shop if you've forgotten to bring a post-ballet snack!

My daughter attends this school of dance…read more There are several schools of dance in the Poole area, and this is the third one we have tried, and this is where we are staying. This summer, my daughter attained an 'a' foe Modern Dance Grade 3, and a 'B' in Tap Dance Grade 2. She is now working on her grades 4 in ballet and modern, and grade 3 in tap dance. The school also has adult tap classes, and jazz classes. In January my daughter will start doing Performance. In my opinion, we have now found the best dance school available. The Prinipal, invests time and energy in her pupils and celebrates with them. She is firm and maintains discipline, but also has a sense of fun. Every other year, the School puts on a Show in a local theatre, and tickets sell out very quickly. The shows are great success and a showcase of talent and hard work.

Away from the city centre in run-of-the-mill Southville, the Tobacco Factory Theatre is unlikely to…read morebe found out straight away by a visitor to the city. The building, in red brick, is understated, and this isn't a fancy place like the Hippodrome or the Old Vic. It's theatre in the round, with seating on all sides of the stage. Apparently the theatre started life the result of ripping out the Imperial Tobacco offices that were here and they've managed to keep a clean, sparse feel that actors and directors love. I won't venture too many opinions on what sort of performances this makes for. I will say, though, that when I went to see Richard III, things felt very intense. They put on a range of performances here, a highlight being the dedicated Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory theatre company. Don't let the culture on offer scare you off. With tickets often less than a tenner, there doesn't have to a big to-do about going out here though. It's got a fairly relaxed and informal feel to it too. The Tobacco Factory is a smart addition to Bristol's arts scene.

Named after the original use of the building, (I have actually met people drinking in here that…read moreused to work for the cigarette company), The Tobacco Factory has got that kind of industrial kudos thing going on. The steel front doors are as easy to access as the vault doors at Fort Knox, but everything gets a whole lot easier once you've grappled your way in. The lay out is simple in this cavernous space, and the bar, with its dedicated food severing area, practically stretches the full length of the room. Amply staffed to cope with the numbers that often descend on the place, the team work well together, and so there's never too long to wait at the bar. I like to call in to make use of the free wi-fi and to plug in whenever I'm in South Bristol. I always order myself some tapas, usually manchego (which comes with a selection of delicious bread) along with some olives - the servings are incredibly generous, and so this is more than enough for one person. Up Fest will take place at the Tobacco Factory on 5 and 6 June, and promises to be a blast. with live music, dj's and 250 artists exhibiting their work. Tobacco Factory has a huge beer garden with a covered section for smokers if the weather turns nasty.

We chose a Burlesque workshop with Pink Kitten Dance School. Our poor instructor was faced with a…read morenumber of extremely hungover / still half drunk hens who put us through our paces. First of all we were taught how to walk alluringly across the floor! Easy eh? We stumbled ungraciously and self-consciously across the floor in our high heels! However by the end of the class we were all able to do a routine. Dita Von Teese isn't going to be hanging up her boa anytime soon but it was a fun activity which really bonded the hen group and taught us some saucy tricks to use at home! The workshop took place in the club part of Java on a lovely light up dancefloor which gave that additional glam factor! We borrowed feather boas but bring your own cardigan (buttons rather than velcro, this isn't The Full Monty) to help you practice your reveal! No nipple tassle twirling required, you can wear a little top under your cardi. I wore shorts, a top, cardigan and high heels. It may be gentle exercise but were definitely sweating our toxins out towards the end of the workshop.

I heart Pink Kitten! I recently moved to Bristol from America and was mourning the loss of my…read moreburlesque and pole teacher there. As a shy retiring type and still very new to any sort of dance, I was hesitant to dive in with strange teachers in an unfamiliar place. But the PK students and teachers are some of the loveliest and most encouraging people I've met here. After trying several of the schools in Bristol, PK is my favorite! Great burlesque and pole, along with amazing circus classes...my newfound workout passion. Also, the student showcases mean opportunities for as much or as little individual creative expression as you want. My self-confidence has soared, and I've transformed from "scared to wear a swimsuit" to feeling so sexy and super-strong these days. And as a non-dancer I can safely say, absolutely anyone can and should try this! Take on a taster session and believe me, you will love it.

My daughter attends ballet and tap at this dance school (Bradley School branch) and really enjoys…read moreit. I have found the teachers to be helpful and very considerate of her needs. It is an ISTD Exam Centre. They hold classes for ages 2 1/5 to adults and include belly dancing, Flamenco, hip hop etc. The classes are very reasonably prices in comparison to some dance schools. Children's fees are due in advance, a term at a time.

I have learned Pole Dance at three different pole schools and Spin City is by far the best, with…read morestructured courses, routines to build on each week and static and spinning poles. I have always found all of the instructors friendly, there is always flexibility when trying to find a session to suit, with lessons being run 7 days a week, including practice sessions every weekend, which are free when you have attended a free class! Pole fitness is a great way to keep fit while having fun, and it is so much more motivating than the gym, with there always being a new move to learn. I couldn't recommend it more!

Welcome to Tiptoes Dance Academy, we are Freestyle Disco Dancing (as seen on Strictly Baby Disco)…read moreschool based in Newport, teaching freestyle disco, hip hop, street, contemporary and commercial dance styles.

I really enjoyed the plumbing course I took, it helped me learn new skills and I am now a self…read moreemployed plumber. This career is a million miles away from the office job I had before.