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Good vibes only dancing
When Steph Newman was 14 years old, she needed a bit of extra pocket money. Her mum suggested that she should start a little dance group, or do a paper round! The rest is history. Step N Grooves is 23 years old this September.
What is the best thing about your job? The
What makes Step N Grooves different?
Different is what we are. We just do us and are really content doing it. We are a Pure Freestyle Disco and Street Dance school, which is a rarity in itself, focusing on teaching rhythm, skill and dance talent in some conventional and some
people. I have met some of my closest friends through Step N Grooves. I have had dancers start as little dots and become friends. I have even started teaching one of their children – and I am only in my 30’s! Frances and Katie, who are both brilliant teachers at the school, started with me at four and
we have a very chill vibe where the dancers blossom
silly, unconventional ways. We aren’t competitive, which means we have
a very chill vibe where the dancers blossom. I feel like choreography these days can be far too over adultised,
we have never and will never expose our pupils to that. We have a regular N.A.T.D exam session and a yearly annual show weekend. There are no
six years – it’s endless laughter with
us, they are so special to me. I have so many pupils who offer to help in younger classes
and they are so much fun to have beside us. I have watched dancers grow into such kind and accomplished grown-ups, who I will be forever grateful to know. SNG has generated such a lovely community, who are all on board with the atmosphere and ethos that I strive to create.
expensive costumes or extra lessons required. Everything is optional – no pressure.
What ages do you teach? Our youngest is nearing four years and oldest... well I won’t say, but we have a group of absolutely amazing adults of all ages!
Is it just fun, or can you take exams? Step N Grooves can be whatever you want it to be. Just
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