About Us​

Established in 2018, Unique Dance Studios based in Lancing, set out to bring a breath of fresh air into the local community. We are a positive, engaging and fun dance school that offer classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Acrobatic Arts and Lyrical for children of all ages and abilities. All our classes are taught by teachers that are ISTD accredited, First Aid Trained, Insured and DBS Checked. We strongly believe that, whilst industry experience is beneficial, it is paramount that our teachers are suitably qualified to safely teach children to dance.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive environment in all of our classes as we strongly believe that dance should be accessible for all. At Unique Dance Studios we encourage our students to express themselves freely; sharing their own creative ideas and thoughts. We strive to ensure our children leave every lesson feeling inspired, full of self worth and confidence.

Our Mission

Our aim is to provide students of all levels with more than just dance classes, but a safe place for them express themselves, socialise and gain life skills that will be valuable throughout their lives, no matter the path they choose. We encourage team work, sportsmanship, friendship and for dancers to feel the benefits of being a part of something. 

Our students are offered opportunities to participate in graded examinations, festivals and end of year showcases. These are completely optional and dancers are just as welcome to attend for fun, fitness and friends! 

Meet The Team

All our teachers are qualified, DBS Checked, First Aid Trained and Insured. 

Miss Gina

Principal - ISTD DDE / DDP

Unique Dance Studios was opened by our principal Miss Gina in September 2018. Miss Gina has been dancing since she was 4 in various genres before securing a place to study dance at Chichester College. She graduated from there in 2018 with Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts, Level 4 HNC in Performing Arts and 2 Diplomas in Dance Education (Ballet & Modern). After a a short break, Miss Gina returned to Chichester College and completed her Level 6 Diploma in Dance Pedagogy in 2022.  Miss Gina has also completed the Level 1 General Gymnastics Exam (with Wickers Gymnastics Club) and the Module One Course with Acrobatic Arts. She is passionate about promoting a new way of teaching children to dance that is completely diverse, inclusive and enjoyable for all. Miss Gina plans to continue studying alongside teaching until she reaches ISTD Fellowship status.

Miss Lily

Teacher - DDE

Miss Lily has extensive experience of competitive dance for children within the local area. During her own dance career she has won many titles with her biggest achievements being 2nd place for her Tap solo and 1st place alongside her team mates in their group piece both at the British Arts National Competition. 

Miss Lily attended Chichester College to complete her Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts and her Diploma in Dance Education (DDE) for Tap, Ballet and Modern.
 She is a very creative choreographer and teacher and we feel so lucky to have her as a permanent part of our teaching team.

Miss Charlotte

Teacher - BA (Hons)

Miss Charlotte is our Musical Theatre teacher, and co-teacher for Pre Primary classes. Miss Charlotte has been dancing all her life, since first starting when she was 3 years old. Growing up, she continued to further her training with dance exams, pre-vocational workshops, and competed both locally and globally. 
Miss Charlotte successfully gaining a place at Laine Theatre Arts to study Dance and Musical Theatre on their 3 year course. She graduated from here with a BA (Hons) Degree in Musical Theatre and started her ISTD DDE Modern teacher training.  
Miss Charlotte has since had lots of features in professional dancing roles, when she isn’t busy teaching pre-school dance classes, and a variety of other classes around the local area.  .