Dance school puts best foot forward with investment from BEF

“We often had to move premises due to lack of space, however the loan has allowed us to buy our previously rented property which gives us a permanent presence. It’s really exciting to be able to grow my client base – I started with seven students which has now built up to 180! Dance is incredibly popular with young people at the moment due to its diverse nature and creativity and it’s spectacular to share my childhood passion with so many students. According to recent research, dancing has a positive effect on quality of life, body image, mood and anxiety; which is why it is great to see so many young students involved.”

“The support from BEF allowed us to double our floor space; meaning we can offer more classes and hire my daughter as another full-time teacher. It’s also enabled us to expand our offering by adding drama to our curriculum. Jeremy and the team at BEF have been fantastic throughout the process and I wouldn’t have got a mortgage without their tremendous help.”

“It’s terrific to see the undeniable passion Claire puts into the dance school. Her commitment to the community and impressive enthusiasm for dancing is outstanding. Claire has identified a growing client base within the market and with dance being as important as it is to young people’s quality of life, we’re thrilled to see how our loan has allowed her to develop the business.”