Testimonials
“ADF Dance Academy has been the greatest experience for my daughter. Alexandra is the most passionate & creative instructor that was born to dance & teach. She elevates her students to challenge themselves & encourages them to try newer & more innovative dance styles. It’s been an honour to watch Alexandra develop her dancers & is always amazing to see my daughter leave classes enthusiastic & happy to return to her next class.
The climate, creativity & friendships that have been created with Alexandra’s vision & innovation is thrilling. ADF Dance Academy is the absolute pinnacle of dance & if you want a top-notch dance experience, look no further than ADF. Alexandra is exceptional – No one comes close.”
Kim Tegel
“My daughter has been part of ADF Dance Academy for 11 years now & she has absolutely loved it! She has developed many skills, not just being able to dance to a high standard, but she's also been able to work towards & compete at competitions, which has increased her confidence & given her a focus during stressful times such as exams.
Over time, Alexandra has been so great at encouraging her & developing her passion for dance. She has also given her the opportunity of teacher training to mentor & work towards teaching some of the younger dancers, which has been amazing. I'm so grateful we found ADF when we did as the classes have played a key role in developing a good work ethic, commitment, time keeping & many additional skills other than dance. It has been incredible to see how Alexandra has inspired my daughter, who even though she is shortly off to university doesn't want to leave!”
Catherine Johnson
“Our daughter Betsy has been part of the ADF family for over 4 years now and during that time she has taken part in almost every class the academy has to offer. Alexandra is a wonderful dancer, but more importantly, she is an exceptional teacher. She has a real talent for inspiring a love for dance while also maintaining high expectations and encouraging every child to reach their potential.
Alexandra has nurtured Betsy's talent by challenging her with appropriately demanding routines, ensuring that she not only enjoys every class, but also continues to develop and make progress each term. Betsy absolutely loves Alexandra's choreography and she has learned so much about different dance styles during her time at ADF Dance Academy. It has been fantastic to see her confidence grow to the point where she now feels comfortable choreographing her own routines. We couldn't be happier with the encouragement, opportunities and passion for dance that ADF has given her over the years.”
Buffy Hale
“When our daughter joined ADF Dance Academy just over a year ago, we hoped she would enjoy dancing and make some new friends. What we didn't expect was just how much she would grow in such a short space of time. Since joining, she has moved up classes, been invited to new opportunities and eagerly taken part in everything from summer dance camps to trips to Pineapple Dance Studios, but what has meant the most to us is seeing her confidence blossom.
ADF is the highlight of her week without question and she counts down the days until her next class. We have watched her skills improve so much, but we have also seen her develop new friendships and a real sense of belonging. She comes home happy, proud of herself and excited to share what she has learned. The biggest reason for all this is Alexandra. She is not only an incredibly talented dancer and teacher, but also a wonderful role model. She teaches with such kindness, patience and genuine encouragement that every child feels supported and capable. Our daughter absolutely adores her and speaks about her with so much admiration. As parents, there is nothing better than seeing your child thrive in an environment where they feel valued, challenged and happy. We are so grateful to Alexandra and ADF for everything they have done for our daughter and she already says she wants to stay part of the ADF family for as long as she can.”
Katie Parker
“My daughter absolutely loves ADF Dance Academy! She does both Cheerleading & Musical Dance and they really are the highlight of her week. She looks forward to every session, loves being with the other girls and always comes out happy and full of energy.
Alexandra is an amazing teacher and creates such a positive, encouraging environment. It's lovely to see how much progress my daughter has made, but just as importantly, how happy and confident she is there. ADF has become such a special part of her week and I couldn't recommend Alexandra and the academy highly enough.”
Charly Marks
“My daughter Olivia, age 10 has been dancing at ADF Dance Academy for 3 years. She has experienced the ADF Cheerleading Squad, Dance Crew & Urban Commercial & loves all three classes. She also adores academy dance parties as well as trips to Pineapple Dance Studios in Covent Garden, London.
Olivia asked if she could do a 1-2-1 session with Alexandra because she loves ADF so much. She told me that she sees Alexandra as a brilliant role model for herself because she is dedicated, committed, inspiring & kind as well as being a fantastic dancer. Olivia feels lucky to be a part of the academy & is keen to improve her dancing further to be the best dancer she can be. We see ADF Dance Academy as a positive, nurturing environment for our daughter who is so clearly happy to be a part of it.”
Victoria Park-Froud
“My daughter Willow has been a part of ADF Dance Academy for 5 years now & I couldn’t recommend ADF enough! Over the years it has not only helped Willow build in confidence & make new friendships, it has also helped her enjoy what she loves the most - Dancing!
The routines, song choices, patience & choreography show just how much time & effort are put into ensuring that the girls reach their full potential from dancing whilst having fun. ADF wouldn’t be what it was without Alexandra who always provides the best, goes above & beyond for my daughter & enhances her rhythm, steps, independence & boosts her confidence which is greatly shown in dance shows, summer camps & trips to Pineapple Dance Studios & MOVE IT that have taken place over the years. Willow has progressed tremendously through the years with the valued support of Alexandra, so thank you & here’s to more great years of dancing & laughter.”
Stacey Spackman
“Wow what can I say… Alexandra is hands down the best dance teacher I’ve ever had the pleasure of being taught by. She’s full of energy, a true professional & puts you at ease instantly. The classes are really upbeat & full of fun! Whether you’ve had lessons before, just want a new fitness focus or require bespoke dance choreography then ADF Dance Academy is the place to go! When my team at Sky were set an impossible task of learning ‘The Greatest Showman’ dance routine, I knew Alexandra was the person to call. She designed choreography to suit all capabilities & I never imagined that we would be able to look so professional.”
Sarah KilgannonSKY TV
“We decided to holiday in Italy - Sardinia & when we arrived we were told about a Dance Academy. Our daughter Molly decided to give it a go & as soon as we met Alexandra we knew she was going to have a wonderful time! Alexandra is amazing! She is incredibly professional & so passionate about what she does. Immediately Molly felt at ease due to Alexandra’s kind & caring attitude & she helped the group bond & make friends within the first hour. Molly had the best time with Alexandra making the workshop fun, cool & so full of energy with the girls feeling like real pop stars.
The highlight was of course the show at the end of the week – All the girls were so excited & confident which was all down to Alexandra who made them feel relaxed & enjoy themselves in front of the crowd. All the parents were amazed (and in tears!) Molly loved it (and Alexandra) so much that she went on to do the workshop again the following week & chose to have an ADF dance party to celebrate her Birthday twice when we were back in the UK that were just as much fun! Alexandra is a wonderful teacher & person who we can also now call a friend.”
Rachel & Matt Karcha
