Makin' Steps Performing Arts

Makin' Steps Performing Arts Makin' Steps is Harlows Premier Performing Arts School. We offer the highest standard of professiona

Makin’ Steps Performing Arts school offers a diverse range of dance classes in Harlow as well as other performance skills classes such as acting & singing. Classes include hip hop/street dance, ballet, modern, tap, singing, Salsa, Latin, acting/voice technique, and pas de deux , making it the biggest school in the area offering this range of classes. Whether you want to get fit, try a new hobby, m

ake new friends or have been inspired by all the dancing shows on TV - our team of professional fully qualified, insured and CRB registered teachers are here to make sure you have a fun and enjoyable experience! Principle teachers Scott & Ross Simpson have performed all over the world dancing alongside artists such as Robbie Williams, Geri Halliwell and Kylie Minogue, to name but a few on productions such as MTV - Top of the Pop - Smash Hits and The Brits Awards. This enables the school to teach the latest styles and keep its students in the forefront of dance today. Many of the school’s pupils have furthered their training at professional colleges such as Performers, London Studio Centre and Colin’s Performing Arts College, with past and present pupils engaging in professional contracts all over the world. As well as our regular classes - students have the unique opportunity to take workshops with leading choreographers and dancers from all our the world. These include Marty Kudleka (Choreographer for Justin Timberlake), Kenny Wormald (Footloose 2011), Nick Bass (Dancer for Michael Jackson - this is it tour) and many more. Makin' Steps also holds regular productions and class showcases and performs at many events throughout the year, giving it's pupils the perfect platform to showcase the skills they have learnt at the school. Recently events have included "5212 -The Queens Diamond Jubilee Show, Harlow councils "Chairman's Ball" at the Civic Centre and a performance at the Olympic torch relay event. If it's dance, singing or acting training you want, and are interested in becoming a part of one of the most popular schools around then be assured that Makin' Steps should be the first place you look.

Dance is about so much more than learning the steps. ❤️At Makin’ Steps, our students develop confidence, discipline, cre...
06/09/2026

Dance is about so much more than learning the steps. ❤️

At Makin’ Steps, our students develop confidence, discipline, creativity, resilience, teamwork and communication — skills that stay with them long after they leave the studio.

Not every student will choose a career in performing arts, and that isn’t the only measure of success.

Whether dance becomes their career or simply something they love, we want every student to leave us more confident, capable and ready for whatever comes next.

Same Steps. Brighter Futures

Dance is about so much more than learning the steps. ❤️At Makin’ Steps, our students develop confidence, discipline, cre...
06/09/2026

Dance is about so much more than learning the steps. ❤️

At Makin’ Steps, our students develop confidence, discipline, creativity, resilience, teamwork and communication — skills that stay with them long after they leave the studio.

Not every student will choose a career in performing arts, and that isn’t the only measure of success.

Whether dance becomes their career or simply something they love, we want every student to leave us more confident, capable and ready for whatever comes next.

Same Steps. Brighter Futures

Classes are back tonight at Makin’ Steps!We hope you’ve enjoyed the summer break. We’re looking forward to seeing everyo...
02/09/2026

Classes are back tonight at Makin’ Steps!

We hope you’ve enjoyed the summer break. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back in class and welcoming our new pupils this week.

See you soon!
www.makin-steps.co.uk

30/08/2026

So proud of our Makin’ Steps performers at the Harlow Town Show today! ❤️👏
From our little ones right through to our adults, the standard, professionalism and energy you brought to the Big Top stage were fantastic. Every one of you had a part to play, and you did us proud!
Today was a chance to show Harlow what Makin’ Steps is all about—different ages, so many styles and a shared love of performing. Your hard work shone through in every number. 🌟
A huge thank-you to the technical teams from d&b solutions and Harlow Playhouse for all your hard work and support, and to Harlow Council for inviting us to be part of the day.
To our teachers, helpers, parents, carers and everyone who came along to cheer us on—thank you. It means so much to have your support.
Well done, team Makin’ steps

Catch us performing in the big top tent this Sunday at 1.30pm for Harlow Council   www.makin-steps.co.uk
27/08/2026

Catch us performing in the big top tent this Sunday at 1.30pm for Harlow Council

www.makin-steps.co.uk

What an incredible week at our Summer Dance Course! ✨We are so unbelievably proud of every single one of the children. T...
07/08/2026

What an incredible week at our Summer Dance Course! ✨
We are so unbelievably proud of every single one of the children. They have worked so hard all week, learned so much in such a short space of time, and then absolutely smashed both shows today! 🌟
The energy, confidence and commitment they brought to the stage was amazing to see. Watching them perform everything they had learned this week made us incredibly proud.

A huge thank you also needs to go to everyone who helped make the week and shows possible.

❤️ Natalie & Jess – thank you for all your hard work with the costumes and helping make the children look fantastic on stage.

🔨 Richard, Adam and all of the other parents who helped with the stage build and get-out – we really could not have done it without you. Thank you for giving up your time and getting stuck in!

💃 Maddison & Mackenzie – thank you for your brilliant work with our Group 1 children and for all of the fantastic choreography throughout the week. The children absolutely loved working with you both.

🌟 Poppy – a huge thank you for all your help this year. Your support has been really appreciated.

And finally, thank you to all of our parents for your continued
support throughout the week. It really does take a team to make something like this happen.

To every child who took part this week – you should be incredibly proud of yourselves. We certainly are! ❤️

What a way to finish our Summer Dance Course.

Have an amazing rest of the summer, and we cannot wait to see you all again in September!

Victoria & Scott
Makin’ Steps Performing Arts ✨

🌟 FROM MAKIN’ STEPS TO THE WEST END! 🌟We are incredibly proud to announce that Makin’ Steps pupil Naomi Mae Laing has jo...
24/07/2026

🌟 FROM MAKIN’ STEPS TO THE WEST END! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to announce that Makin’ Steps pupil Naomi Mae Laing has joined the London cast of Matilda The Musical as part of its Class of 2026/27!

Naomi has been part of the Makin’ Steps family since she was just three years old, training across Musical Theatre, Ballet, Street Dance, modern and Singing.
This fantastic achievement reflects Naomi’s talent, commitment and years of hard work—and we couldn’t be prouder of her.

No performing arts school can promise a West End role. What we can promise is expert training, encouragement, performance opportunities and a place where every pupil can grow in confidence and discover what they are capable of.

Every West End journey begins somewhere.
Could your child’s first step be with us?

Book a trial class at www.makin-steps.co.uk (http://www.makin-steps.co.uk/)

Congratulations, Naomi—we cannot wait to see you shine! 💖

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who put in for my cards,gift voucher, flower’s and earrings !!! I have ha...
08/04/2026

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who put in for my cards,gift voucher, flower’s and earrings !!! I have had the most amazing time celebrating my 40th birthday !
See you tonight
Lots of love Victoria ### ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Potter Street Community Centre
Harlow
CM179AQ

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Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2:30pm

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