What an unforgettable evening we had with our community and dance family recently. We send a heartfelt thanks to our charitable division, our Parent Volunteer Committee, Friends of Freedom2Dance - without them we would be lost. These wonderful parents dedicate so much of their own time behind the scenes to organise events and support the school. Their teamwork and commitment truly make a difference to our family dance community. Their recent Parents & Adults Social Fundrais

We couldn’t let February end without highlighting a few of our superstars who never fail to show up and give their all. By celebrating our young dancers, we feel it is important to honour their dedication, creativity, and progress each week. Introducing child-focused initiatives such as star of the week, pre-school classes and celebrating success for everyone, we believe we are fostering confidence and providing professional opportunities for the future for every student. Our

This term has seen such success on the competition floor and we are thrilled for each and every student.  Their efforts are so commendable and their dedication shows in the results the achieve, time and again.   Our F2D dance teams have showcased their talent at a national Dance competition, where they have performed a number of routines in group and single performances. Performing in front of panels of esteemed dance professionals, they danced their way to victory in Urba

Freedom2Dance is delighted to announce that Miss Jasmine has returned - this time as teacher! Her journey as a performer began at the tender age of four, when she first started training in Musical Theatre. Her enthusiasm and dedication to the craft quickly flourished, prompting her to pursue two years of professional training at CAPA College. She continued to hone her skills with two additional years at Shockout Arts, further developing her talents and deepening her passion f

Well, we have hit the ground running as January 26 began.  Discover more about dance classes that will suit you or your child. Are you interested in line dancing but prefer alternative music genres? Our Urban Line Dance class offers a dynamic blend of funk, soul, R&B, and hip hop, delivering engaging choreography and a positive atmosphere. We are always excited to introduce new Urban Line Dance routines, but don’t be shy. If you have reservations about joining a class, rest a

As we step into 2026 we want to say Happy New Year to our amazing dance family! Every step, spin competition you shared this past year was pure magic, and we cannot wait to see what this year brings. A New Year brings new beats and new moves! Let’s dance into 2026 with passion, discipline, and all that amazing unstoppable energy the F2D team brings to every lesson and performance. Miss Belle and Miss Laura are so proud of your growth and they can't wait to see you back in the

Many of our young dancers will be giving their all this weekend as we celebrate Freedom2Dance’s 10 Year Anniversary. The rehearsals have shown how beautiful, strong and creative the F2D students are and we are so proud of all they have achieved to make this celebration a gala event. T he essence of dance here began with Miss Belle and Miss Laura as they connected as schoolgirls, both with a love of dance and ooodles of creativity.  How things have grown since then.  We want t

Miss Laura and Miss Belle wanted to share a few behind the scenes moments and thoughts as the Big Show approaches: "Are we excited?  Oh it’s safe to say that the build up to the Freedom2Dance ‘Dancing Through Life – A Celebration of Friendship Through Dance’ has got every single one of us gripped and so exuberant.. It’s just 10 days until we perform our ‘friendship’ masterpiece at Unity Hall, Wakefield. We have choreography, costumes and a clear focus on celebrating all Freed

Congratulations to all our successful dancers As the school term continues to advance towards our 10 year anniversary show, we wanted to highlight some of the positive results that have been achieved by the students at Freedom2Dance over recent weeks. The F2D students have made everyone so proud as they faced competition from hundreds of dancers from all over the country. Miss Belle commented "As we look to celebrate our 10-year anniversary in a couple of weeks, it is also im

Are you looking for an enjoyable way to stay active, connect with others, and appreciate some great music? Our Mature Movers classes are the perfect solution, offering gentle dance and movement sessions tailored specifically for those over 50. Join us at Freedom 2 Dance, Castleford, every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. There’s no need to commit to a course – simply pay as you go. Each session also includes a coffee and a chance to socialise after the class, making it a wonderful oppo

So many exciting things have been happening this month – from huge success at competitions through to our very own F2D Disco Ducks and much, much more. It’s On With The Show Naturally we are all getting very excited about our 10 year anniversary show in December with rehearsals coming along nicely and everyone raring to go for the gala event on Sunday 14th December at Unity Hall, Wakefield. There are mandatory rehearsals on the following dates: Technical Rehearsal: Wednesda

We are thrilled to announce that scholarship classes have resumed at F2D with Morley Glass once again providing sponsorship for some of our pupils.   This provides a wonderful opportunity for children who would otherwise be unable to discover dance.   The Morley Glass sponsorship gives children the chance to experience a varied programme of private lessons.   This could include street dance technique classes, workshops and acrobatic classes throughout the F2D academic year. 1

In case you missed it…Dance Talks— is our new dance industry podcast, which was recently launched with weekly new episodes every Friday morning! Hosted by Miss Laura and Miss Belle, the F2D podcast combines discussions on dance technique along with ideas for pupils, family and teachers to create real momentum in the studio and beyond.   So if you are: A dance teacher looking for fresh ideas A student, dancer or parent wanting more understanding about dance training or  a teac

They are leaving us beaming and school ready

Dancing Through Life – A Celebration of Friendship Through Dance!     The Freedom 2 Dance 10th #Anniversary Show is hurtling towards as...

Save The Date! We Are Back!! Firstly, Miss Laura and Miss Belle want to thank everyone involved in the clear up of the studio which was...

Earlier this month, the generous shoppers at Morrisons Pontefract helped the Friends of Freedom2Dance to raise £145.61 for F2D.  Miss...

What a success for the Freedom 2 Dance students who competed in Urban Cheer UK on 13 th July.   The heatwave did not deter 80 F2D pupils...

F2D Families, we have some exciting news!  4 th August begins Week 1 of our Summer Dance Pass and we can’t wait!   Available only for...

Three styles of dance classes were launched at F2D in June! Commercial, Jazz & Lyrical which is available to students over the age of 11...