Welcome to Fox Academy of Dance

​Award Winning Dance classes in Needham Market, Suffolk for children aged 6 months and beyond
ENROLMENT NOW OPEN FOR NEW STARTERS!
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ballet | jazz | tap
acro | street | commercial | lyrical | musical theatre jazz | kicks, tricks, leaps & turns
ballet tech | vocational ballet | pre-pointe | pointework | company class | adult classes
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our mission

At Fox Academy of Dance, our mission is to create a dance community where the joy of movement meets a commitment to excellence. We strive to make dance an exciting journey, focusing on nurturing each dancer's natural talent to help them reach their goals. Our dedicated teaching staff uphold professional standards, ensuring technical proficiency while maintaining a positive and enjoyable atmosphere. We believe in fostering a love for dance through laughter and motivation, creating a stage where young dancers shine brightly. 

our classes

We believe in fun and focused classes that offer children the opportunity to become technically competent dancers and performers in a positive and nurturing environment. ​

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our values

​striving for excellence
nurturing talent
professional standards
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​DANCE SCHOOL OF THE YEAR - SUFFOLK
​LONDON & SOUTH EAST ENGLAND PRESTIGE AWARDS 2024/25 WINNER

BEST RATED DANCE SCHOOL IN IPSWICH
QUALITY BUSINESS AWARDS 2024

AWARDED
​"HIGHLY COMMENDED"
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket Small Business Awards 2024

​meet our principal and director

Principal and Director of Fox Academy of Dance Heidi Fox is a highly qualified and experienced dance educator with a 20 year background in teaching and choreographing for children and young people.

Heidi’s career has taken her across the globe with positions in the USA, Australia, Belgium, Ireland and closer to home here in the UK. Heidi trained professionally as a dancer and musical theatre performer and has subsequently achieved a wealth of qualifications and certifications in the teaching and study of dance and education.

Heidi’s past students have enjoyed professional success in the West End, Broadway, on cruise lines and professional contracts worldwide, as teachers and choreographers themselves and even in Hollywood (!) making her well placed to support and mentor aspiring young performers as they work towards their future goals.

Heidi values a professional approach to dance training, taking great pride in nurturing dancers of all ages to achieve their version of excellence and prides herself in delivering classes where knowledge, understanding and well supported technique can be gained within an atmosphere of fun, laughter and enjoyment.
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The studio is her happy place and it can be yours too!

WHAT THE PARENTS SAY

happy dancers | happy parents | happy teachers

 Thank you so much for such a warm welcome to dancing. I have never been a member of a dance club and so was a bit apprehensive about bringing my little girl along but everyone has been so friendly and kind. My daughter loves attending her ballet lessons and comes away with a huge smile on her face and desperate to show us her new moves. Thank you..."
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​LOIS  and FLORENCE

Fox is simply amazing! Very professional dance company but with a lovely family feel. Heidi and the team get the very best out of the dancers and the progression I have seen in my daughter over the years has been such a joy to see. Team Fox all the way!

​SARAH and MELISSA

 My children have danced with Fox since the beginning and it is an amazing dance school - high quality and professional teaching, unique, creative choreography and the teachers are so friendly and caring. My girls love their dancing so much at Fox and the shows they perform in are incredible. It is an absolute pleasure to be part of the Fox family"
​THE HEALY FAMILY

We just wanted to say thank you for an amazing show last night and for giving our daughter the opportunity to be part of it. 

Twelve months ago she was desperate to dance. She would dance alone and watch it on the internet or tv at any opportunity but her lack of confidence always got in the way of allowing her to join in. 

I took her to numerous classes but she either wouldn’t go in, or if she did she wouldn’t dance. When she came to you she joined in on that very first session and instantly fell in love you and the dance. 

Her confidence has grown hugely since then. She is achieving better at school because she is beginning to be able to speak up and find her voice. I think that comes from you, and the dance. She has also made firm friends  and has enjoyed being around all of the older girls - who have been extremely kind and nurturing.

After the show last night she was relaxed and chatty without any sign of the anxiety which often cripples her. I think it would be fair to say she had a whale of a time last night. She is now adamant that she will become a professional dancer.

Thank you for everything you have given to her and for producing such a polished, visually interesting and enjoyable show.
JO AND STUART HOWELL

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