At Makin Steps Performing Arts, we teach over 50 classes a week to over 400 students, at all levels no matter the age, offering the broadest range of dance & performing arts classes in the area! Including - Street Dance, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Singing, Musical Theatre, Melody Bear and FBI fitness classes.
Click a class below to find out more! Makin' Steps are delighted to have been asked to choreograph and supply dancers for Jess Folley's latest music video I Love. Makin' Steps Dancers, Marnin Claridge and Bayley Summerfield took to the stage at BBC Summer Social in Liverpool. Dancing to Handstand, the pair performed to a massive crowd with internet sensation Rosie McClelland.
Click a class below to find out more! Makin' Steps are delighted to have been asked to choreograph and supply dancers for Jess Folley's latest music video I Love. Makin' Steps Dancers, Marnin Claridge and Bayley Summerfield took to the stage at BBC Summer Social in Liverpool. Dancing to Handstand, the pair performed to a massive crowd with internet sensation Rosie McClelland.
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Established in 1984, Makin' Steps Performing Arts offers a wide variety of classes in many aspects of performing arts, from beginners to advance level. Classes include hip hop/street dance, ballet, modern, tap, singing, musical theatre, melody bear and HIIT classes and are taught in one of our three fully facilitated studios at our Potter Street venue.
We believe in making our classes accessible for everyone and believe our fees offer great value for money while still offering an outstanding standard of facilities and highly experienced teaching staff. There are no long-term commitments or joining fees like many other similar schools. Please see below for our payment policy.
The Small Hall Studio - A 210 sqm Studio Including, Ballet Barres, dance flooring and amazing sound system. Used to house our extensive range of ballet, modern & tap classes. Our second largest studio has the perfect facilities for budding dancers to nurture their dance skills. Primarily used for our singing & musical theatre classes, this well-versed studio is perfectly set up to enhance your vocal and acting skills.
We are very proud of the success our present our former students have had working in the entertainment industry. Our pupils have worked for numerous theatrical, music and modelling companies. Either through our agency or once they have graduated from us, our pupils have employed the skills and experience gained at Makin' Steps to fulfil their ambitions of working in the world of entertainment.
The Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme is a programme running in over 2,000 schools, colleges and youth organisations across London and Essex. The scheme contributes millions of pounds each year to support youth work in London and Essex. It is not just about being clever, or gifted, but about putting the effort in and doing your best.
Reviews (9)
Richard Pagram
Sep 23, 2021
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My 10 year old has been coming to this family run dance school for years and she has gone from strength to strength. All the teachers and staff are very caring and nurturing but at the same time they encourage the children so they get the best from them. They are passionate about what they do as well as loving the kids. Which is what it’s all about!! Happy kids are more likely to do well! Thank you Makin Steps!!
Caroline Parmenter
Sep 19, 2021
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My daughter has been a pupil here for 9 years. She absolutely loves it! Her confidence has grown in leaps and bounds, as has her dancing. She has been able to perform in shows that the school produce, as well as celebrate Harlow at The Playhouse and Harlow Carnival! The staff are very friendly as well as supportive & go up and beyond for their pupils. My daughter feels like she's with family when she is there and close friendships have been forged with other pupils. I would highly recommend Makin Steps to anyone whose child would like to dance.
Kayleigh Anne
Sep 10, 2021
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Tracy White
Sep 07, 2021
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My daughter loves her lessons at Makin' Steps. She has learnt so much in the last 5+ years and has had so many opportunities on top of her regular classes. She danced through lockdown in zoom classes, has been to summer school, taken ballet and tap exams, taken part in shows and recorded songs in a real studio, she even helped make a video. But most of all she and her many dance friends have enjoyed every minute singing, acting and dance, dance, dancing with huge smiles on their faces coached by the brilliant teaching staff. Thank you Steps!
Jess Cockburn
Nov 08, 2019
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A fantastic performing arts school.highly recommended!!
My daughter has danced here since she was 18 months starting with melody bear ballet, progressing to street dance, tap, modern, musical theatre and singing. Watching the shows are always amazing; so much hard work goes into them, it’s a joy to see each child beaming on stage.
Since she enjoyed it so much I joined the adult class and just love it! Getting fit, having a laugh and being part of a group - making friends for life.
Makes me proud for my daughter and I to be part of such a wonderful family business.
My daughter has danced here since she was 18 months starting with melody bear ballet, progressing to street dance, tap, modern, musical theatre and singing. Watching the shows are always amazing; so much hard work goes into them, it’s a joy to see each child beaming on stage.
Since she enjoyed it so much I joined the adult class and just love it! Getting fit, having a laugh and being part of a group - making friends for life.
Makes me proud for my daughter and I to be part of such a wonderful family business.
Jessica Cockburn
Sep 16, 2019
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Sara Alice
Sep 16, 2019
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I’m always really anxious about joining anywhere or anything new. The team at Makin’ Steps are so genuine and welcoming, I stopped worrying after about 30 seconds. The adult class is super friendly, extremely well taught and fun (even if my brain doesn’t work as quickly as I’d like). I would highly recommend the school to anyone, especially if you’re an adult wanting a great street class!
Gemma Urquhart
Jul 28, 2018
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This is a wonderful all round performing arts school. My daughter has been attending for 4 years now. Her confidence and dance skills are all down to the amazing teachers, who are all fully qualified,with loads of patience too. She was a very shy girl before she started here and now there’s no stopping her, has been in every staged show.
She has also made so many friends and often socialises outside the school with them. I have made many friends too.. we are like one big family. I would 100% recommend this school to anyone who, loves to dance, act and sing.
She has also made so many friends and often socialises outside the school with them. I have made many friends too.. we are like one big family. I would 100% recommend this school to anyone who, loves to dance, act and sing.
Karmen Allo
Jul 12, 2018
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