TESTIMONIALS

"Our 3 year old absolutely loves her ballet classes with Miss Melissa. I was so keen to have my daughter dance from a young age as I used to. Miss Melissa is everything you could hope for in a teacher; warm, kind, patient and great fun. We are incredibly lucky to have her in Ely!"

"Miss Melissa has taught my girls ballet for approx 4 years. I would say two things…..she is an incredible ballet teacher (both my girls having a distinction in exams) and they love her. They have never once complained about going to ballet as they enjoy her classes so much. I highly recommend Miss Melissa!"

"We have two girls, and tried out various ballet classes in Ely, none of which we enjoyed. When we heard about Melissa and her new dance school, we went along to our 2 trial classes after hearing amazing things (for our 3 and 6 year old) and we were honestly blown away by Melissa. She is a Royal Academy of Dance ballet teacher (so our 6 year old is starting her ballet exams this year which other schools don’t do, and she’s very excited about), and has such a way with children that they don’t think they’re actually “doing” ballet (I.e. not standing and being instructed to do repeated movements), it’s all story telling, and imagination, pretending you’re a fairy, on a bear hunt, going for a magic picnic.. each class is so carefully thought out and tailored to the age of the class - I’ve watched both of my children completely captivated by Melissa for over a year now, and it is the one extra curricular class we will never give up! If you haven’t been , I highly recommend you trial it to see what Melissa is like. She’s the Mary Poppins of ballet - a 1 in a million teacher"

"Melissa’s passion for dance is contagious, and her commitment to her students growth is unparalleled. With her guidance, I’ve not only refined my technique but also cultivated a deep appreciation for the art from. Melissa’s expertise and unwavering support were instrumental in securing me placements in top dance schools across England such as Elmhurst Ballet School. Her mentorship has been transformative, shaping not just my dance abilities but also my character. I am endlessly thankful for her guidance and belief in my potential."

"I had the privilege of being taught by Mrs. Melissa for seven years, during which her vibrant and inspiring attitude made every class a joy. Her nurturing teaching style created a comfortable environment where we could thrive as dancers. Her deep knowledge of ballet was evident in her lessons, and her dedication shone through the countless hours she spent coaching me private lessons.

Thanks to her guidance, I became an English National Ballet associate for two years and a Cecchetti scholar for six years. She also prepared me for vocational school auditions, and I truly believe I wouldn’t have achieved as much without her support. With her help, I consistently scored distinctions in my ballet exams and developed a lifelong passion for ballet. Mrs. Melissa is the best teacher I’ve ever had, and I will always be grateful for her impact on my journey."