Northampton dance school celebrates national championship success at UK Closed Championships and Oxford Pro-Am
Step by Step Dance School, based in Northampton, is celebrating one of its most successful competition weekends to date after its dancers returned home with national titles, gold medals and outstanding results from the prestigious UK Closed Championships, held in Bournemouth as part of the event’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.
The school’s talented dancers competed against some of the best ballroom and Latin dancers from across the United Kingdom, producing exceptional performances that highlighted the strength of dance talent being developed in Northampton.
The biggest success of the weekend came from young dancer Honor, who was crowned UK Closed Beginners Champion, winning the Gold Medal in a highly competitive national championship. The victory marks a significant milestone in Honor’s dancing career and is a fantastic achievement for both the dancer and the coaching team at Step by Step Dance School.
There was further championship success for Phil and Melina, who enjoyed an extraordinary competition by winning not one but two national championship titles. The pair were crowned UK Closed Over 35 Champions as well as UK Closed Over 45 Champions, demonstrating outstanding technique, partnership and consistency throughout the event.
Another impressive performance came from Sophie, who competed brilliantly to secure 3rd Place in the UK Closed Beginners and 3rd Place in the UK Closed Novice categories. Competing at national level against dancers from across the country, Sophie’s double podium finish reflects the hard work, determination and dedication she has shown throughout the year.
A special mention also goes to Skye, who chose to compete in the prestigious Open events, facing an exceptionally high standard of competition. Despite dancing against some of the country’s strongest competitors, Skye delivered confident and elegant performances that earned tremendous praise from spectators and officials alike. While the Open categories are among the toughest in the UK, her performances demonstrated remarkable progress and enormous potential for the future.
The celebrations continued at the Oxford Pro-Am, where Step by Step Dance School once again enjoyed an incredibly successful day. Teachers and students combined to win an impressive collection of medals, with Northampton dancers producing outstanding performances across numerous events.
The Oxford competition showcased the depth of talent within the school, with students of all ages and abilities demonstrating excellent technique, confidence and sportsmanship. The results reflected months of dedication, training and commitment from both dancers and coaches.
School Director Andrzej Mialkowski praised everyone involved.
“Events like this remind us why we love what we do. Every medal represents months and often years of dedication, early mornings, hard work and commitment. I couldn’t be prouder of every single dancer who represented Step by Step Dance School and Northampton with such professionalism, passion and determination..These achievements belong not only to the dancers but also to our fantastic teachers, supportive parents and everyone who believes in what we do at Step by Step.”
The school’s latest achievements continue a long tradition of competitive success, with Step by Step Dance School producing national finalists, champions and international competitors while also encouraging hundreds of local people to discover the enjoyment and confidence that ballroom and Latin dancing can bring.
Outstanding Coaching Team
Special congratulations and heartfelt thanks go to the exceptional teaching team whose dedication and expertise continue to inspire dancers of all ages and abilities:
Kiera Feldon
Will Brown
Doris Schierer
Phil Holding
Rhianna Culverhouse
Their professionalism, commitment and passion for dance are reflected in every student’s progress and in the continued success of Step by Step Dance School on the national stage. Their coaching, encouragement and belief in every dancer play a huge part in making achievements like these possible.
As one of Northampton’s leading dance schools, Step by Step offers classes for children and adults of all abilities, from complete beginners to championship competitors. Alongside its competitive programme, the school is also recognised for its community work, charity fundraising and commitment to making dance accessible to everyone.
Following another remarkable weekend of success, the future looks exceptionally bright for Northampton’s dancers, with many more competitions and championships still to come this season.
Following the continued growth and success of Step by Step Dance School, we are delighted to announce an exciting expansion of our programme from September.
Alongside our award-winning Ballroom and Latin classes, we will be introducing a wider range of dance and social activities for the local community, including:
* Line Dancing
* Sequence Dancing
* Traditional Tea Dances
* Regular Social Dance Evenings
These new sessions are designed to bring people together through the joy of dancing, whether you’re an experienced dancer or taking your very first steps. Our aim is to create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where everyone can enjoy music, meet new people, stay active and have fun.
With national champions, experienced teachers and a passion for helping every dancer reach their potential, Step by Step Dance School continues to grow as one of Northamptonshire’s leading dance schools.
If you have ever thought about learning to dance, making new friends or simply enjoying a fantastic social evening, now is the perfect time to join us.
Congratulations once again to all of our dancers, teachers and families on another exceptional weekend of success. The future has never looked brighter for Team Step by Step.
For more information about any of our classes or to reserve your place from September, call or text Andrzej on 07849 331430.