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Straight Up Dance & Theatre School

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💛 Confidence, one class at a time
🔥 Street Dance • Musical Theatre
👧 Ages 3–Adults | Loughton • Epping
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This is what Theatre School at Straight Up looks like ❤️🎭

Not just learning a song. Not just learning a routine.

Learning how to walk into a room prepared.
How to take direction.
How to make brave choices.
How to bring YOU to a performance.
And most importantly… how to enjoy it. ✨

This weekend our students had the opportunity to work with a professional agent, bringing real industry advice and experience straight into the room.

Because for us, it’s never just about creating great performers.

It’s about building confident young people who are ready to walk into a room and give it a go. ❤️

That’s Theatre School at Straight Up.

Want to come and see what we’re all about? Drop us a message 💌 by @straightupdanceuk

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The Wait Is Over. It’s Here!
This is more than just a video—it’s a celebration of who we are and the heart of our school. Every step, every beat, every moment tells our story.

We’ve laughed, we’ve grown, and we’ve danced together, but this year we’ve also faced loss. Jenny, our oldest member and the star of so many shows, is part of this video. She danced her whole life, inspiring everyone she met. This is for her.

Jenny’s energy lives on in every move we make.
Now, it’s time. Experience it. Share it. Feel it.

#straightupdanceuk #straightupdance #dance #danceschool #theatreschool #musicaltheatre #dancecommunity #dancers #dancevideo #dancevideoshoot #shootday #filming #location #streetdance #hiphop #performance #whataday #memoriesforlife #dancing #danceisforeveryone #nevergonnanotdanceagain #pink #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #tribute #nevertooold #neverstopwhatyoulove #jenny❤️ by @straightupdanceuk

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2 years ago

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Who’s ready??? I’m only just getting started 😜

🙌🙌🙌🙌New Content Coming Soon🙌🙌🙌🙌
#straightupdanceuk #straightupdance #danceschool #theatreschool #musicaltheatre #act #sing #dance #hiphop #perform #allages #showtime #show #performance #redjackets #allabilities #dancers #dancelife #dancecommunity #schoollikenoother #anniversaryshow #onlyjustgettingstarted #backstage #behindthescenes #bts #millfieldtheatre taken in Loughton by @straightupdanceuk

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The Straight Up Starter Pack 🎒💛

Dance shoes on ✅
Favourite people ✅
A LOT of laughter ✅
Cheering each other on ✅
That “WAIT… I actually did it!” feeling ✅

And somehow, leaving a little more confident than when you walked in. 🥹

Because yes, we teach dance.

But we’re building so much more along the way. 💛

After Schools at Straight Up ✨
More than just dance. by @straightupdanceuk

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9 days ago

What a brilliant afternoon 💛

Yesterday we opened the doors to our parents for a Q&A with our wonderful agent, Kim… and honestly, we could have talked for HOURS 😂

So many questions answered, so much insight shared and lots for our parents and young performers to take away.

For us, it’s about so much more than teaching the steps.

We want to help our students understand the industry, feel prepared for opportunities and give our families the knowledge to support them along the way ✨

A HUGE thank you to Kim for giving up her time and being so open with us, and to all our lovely parents who came along and asked such brilliant questions.

And if you missed this one… don’t panic 👀

Our next Parent Q&A is Saturday 17th October, 1:30–2:30pm 💛

Straight Up… always learning, always growing, always creating more opportunities for our students. 🫶🏻 by @straightupdanceuk

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Tiny toes, big dreams 🥹🩰✨

There’s something so special about watching them find their confidence, make little friendships and fall in love with dance 🤍

Our Saturday mornings at Straight Up 🫶🏻

#straightupdance #loughton #kidsdance #balletclasses #littledancers by @straightupdanceuk

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They might come for the dancing… but sometimes they stay for the people. ❤️

The giggles.
The encouragement.
The “come and stand with us.”
The little friendships that start without anyone really noticing. 🥹

Because learning to dance is only one part of what happens in our classes.

Finding confidence. Finding your people. Finding somewhere you feel like you belong.

That matters too. ❤️

More than an after-school club.
It’s somewhere to belong.

Straight Up 🫶🏼 by @straightupdanceuk

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14 days ago

When your Saturday Theatre School includes a real agent in the room… 👀🎭

A little interview practice, a LOT of personality 😂❤️ and the chance for our students to get comfortable talking about themselves, their training and their goals.

Because it’s not just about being able to perform.

It’s learning how to walk into a room, have a conversation, be yourself and let that personality SHINE. ✨

And judging by these lot… I don’t think personality is going to be a problem 😂

Real experiences. Real confidence. Very SUD. ❤️ by @straightupdanceuk

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18 days ago

They think they’re just coming to dance… ❤️

But we see SO much more.

Confidence growing.
Friendships forming.
Learning to communicate, express themselves, have a go, get things wrong, laugh and try again.

And yes… there’s a LOT of dancing too 😂🔥

Our After School Clubs are about giving children somewhere they can move, have fun and completely be themselves.

All while giving parents an extra hour at the end of the school day 🙌🏼😂

That’s the SUD bit. ❤️

Want Straight Up at your school? Or want to find out if we’re already at yours? Drop us a message 👇🏼 by @straightupdanceuk

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More than just an after school club. ❤️

That little bit of courage to join in.
Trying something new.
Learning proper dance foundations.
Getting it wrong, having another go and suddenly realising “I CAN do this.” 🔥

That’s the confidence we love to see growing in our after school clubs.

They’re learning to dance, absolutely, but they’re also learning to back themselves a little more each week. 💃🏼

And for our parents? An extra hour at the end of the school day while we keep them moving, learning and having FUN. 🙌🏼

🔔 Straight from the school bell. Straight onto the dance floor.

Want your child to join us?
📩 Message us for your school’s availability.

Want Straight Up at your school? We’d love to hear from you too. ❤️ by @straightupdanceuk

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a month ago

COMP SEASON… WE’RE COMING FOR YOU 👀🏆🔥

New sets. New crews. More training. More detail. More hunger.

We’re raising the bar this season and we’re only just getting started. ❤️

Let’s WORK. 🔥

Straight Up Dance & Theatre School 💛 by @straightupdanceuk

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a month ago

SATURDAYS ARE BACK 🎭🔥

And we’re starting BIG.

Our Theatre School students kicked off the new term working with professional Talent Agent & Vocal Coach Kim Thursfield ✨

Audition skills. Confidence. Performance. Industry knowledge.

This is just the beginning… 👀

Want to know more about our Saturday Theatre School? Drop us a message ❤️ by @straightupdanceuk

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