Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance & Fitness Studio in Surrey
Established in 2005 by award-winning director Emma Brewer, First Dance Studios has grown from a single location to a thriving network of 7 venues across Surrey. Our mission is to provide accessible, inclusive dance and fitness experiences for adults of all abilities, offering over 35 weekly classes ranging from ballet and tap to Latin fitness and commercial jazz. With a team of experienced instructors, we combine technical expertise with a welcoming atmosphere to foster both skill development and community engagement.Our biennial large-scale performances and regular social events reinforce our commitment to creating a vibrant dance community. Backed by 20 years of operational experience and a legacy of dance education spanning three generations, we maintain rigorous teaching standards while prioritising individual progress and enjoyment. All our instructors hold relevant industry qualifications, ensuring professional yet approachable instruction across our diverse class offerings.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Pilates
Choir
Latin Fitness
Heels
Contemporary
Bootcamp
Musical Theatre
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20 years' experience delivering wedding dance tuition with 2000+ first dances taught
- Flexible pricing with pay-as-you-go and discounted loyalty class passes
- Expert instructors specialising in multiple dance disciplines and fitness formats
- Biennial large-scale theatre productions showcasing student achievements
- Inclusive environment welcoming adults of all ages and ability levels
What people say
Welcoming community
Experienced instructors
Visible progress
Fun environment
Professional facilities
Services
Ballet
Our adult ballet classes build strength, grace and confidence through traditional techniques. Suitable for beginners and returners, sessions focus on foundational movements while maintaining accessibility. Classes incorporate barre work and centre practice to develop posture, flexibility and coordination in a supportive environment.
Tap
Discover the joy of tap dancing with classes ranging from absolute beginner to advanced levels. Learn rhythmic patterns and improvisation techniques while developing musicality. Our progressive courses enable students to master basic steps through to complex combinations in a fun, encouraging atmosphere.
Pilates
Improve core strength, flexibility and posture through our Pilates classes. Sessions combine mat work with equipment-based exercises to enhance body awareness and alignment. The low-impact workouts cater to all fitness levels while promoting injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Latin Fitness
Experience high-energy Latin-inspired workouts combining salsa, merengue and reggaeton rhythms. These dance-fitness sessions improve cardiovascular health while teaching basic Latin dance moves. Classes use repetitive sequences to build confidence and coordination in a party-like atmosphere.
Wedding Dance Tuition
Professional wedding dance instruction tailored to your specific needs and abilities. Choose from three packages including choreography to your chosen music, practice notes and video recordings. Lessons accommodate various experience levels from complete beginners to experienced dancers seeking polished routines.
People
Emma Brewer
Artistic Director
Award-winning dance professional with 20+ years' experience, founder of First Dance Studios in 2005. Specialises in wedding dance tuition and choreography. Holds advanced dance teaching qualifications and maintains industry affiliations.
Katie Brewer
Ballroom Instructor
Specialist in ballroom and Latin dance with extensive competitive experience. Teaches structured classes combining technical precision with social dance applications. Holds professional dance teaching certifications and mentors new instructors.
Karen
Tap Instructor
Tap dance specialist with 15+ years' teaching experience. Develops progressive curriculum from beginner to advanced levels. Focuses on musicality and rhythm development while maintaining accessible instruction for adult learners.
Diana
Commercial Jazz Instructor
Professional dancer and choreographer specialising in commercial jazz and heels techniques. Brings industry experience from theatre and music video productions to studio classes. Emphasises performance quality and confidence building.
Hayley
Pilates Instructor
Certified Pilates instructor with additional qualifications in anatomy and movement science. Teaches technical precision with modifications for varying fitness levels. Focuses on core strength development and postural alignment.
Questions
What dance styles are available for adults?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, Latin, ballroom, commercial jazz, heels, musical theatre, and choir classes for adults.
Are classes suitable for complete beginners?
Yes, most classes are beginner-friendly with progressive instruction. Instructors provide modifications to accommodate all experience levels.
What should I wear to dance classes?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement. Specific requirements vary by class - check individual class pages for footwear guidelines.
Can I try a class before committing?
Yes, all classes operate on a pay-as-you-go basis allowing trial sessions. Many students attend multiple classes before committing to passes.
Do you offer wedding dance preparation?
Yes, our First Dance Studios Ltd service provides tailored wedding dance tuition with three package options including choreography to your chosen music.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes, we stage biennial large-scale theatre productions and regular informal showcases. Participation is optional but encouraged for interested students.
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Reviews (4)
Jackie Wells
Dec 06, 2021
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I just love dancing here with my First Dance family. It doesn't matter what ability you have, you can just enjoy learning & dancing. It always makes me feel better & I have made so many friends here. Emma & all the teachers are amazing!
Lorraine Ansell
Nov 01, 2021
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Positive:Quality
Dancing with First Dance Studios is the best. Bags of fun, laughter and the best routines and teachers. From tap, ballet, jazz, drop off and dance, Zumba, musical theatre I love them all. Its my happy place!
Dancing with First Dance Studios is the best. Bags of fun, laughter and the best routines and teachers. From tap, ballet, jazz, drop off and dance, Zumba, musical theatre I love them all. Its my happy place!
Ana Martins
Oct 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Absolutely loved doing the taps basic course and I have continued to do other lessons which I am also enjoying a lot ! Karen is very patient and happy to answer any questions you may have :)
Absolutely loved doing the taps basic course and I have continued to do other lessons which I am also enjoying a lot ! Karen is very patient and happy to answer any questions you may have :)
Robyn Haynes
Oct 27, 2021
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We had dance lessons with Sophie for our wedding dance and it was fantastic! It was amazing how much we managed to learn in 3 lessons and how good everyone said the dance was. The lessons were arranged at a location that was convenient to us and we had such fun learning the dance.
