About Us
DanceBites has been delivering high-quality dance training since 1999. Known for its vibrant and supportive atmosphere, the academy offers expert classes in ballet, street dance, tap, and contemporary.
With a focus on building confidence and developing skills, DanceBites welcomes hundreds of students each week across schools and studios, helping dancers of all ages reach their full potential.
Meet The Teachers
Our passionate team of instructors brings years of experience and energy to every class, inspiring students with expert training and plenty of encouragement.
Samantha Lindsay
Founder & Principal
Ella Willis
Performance Troupe Coach
Nicole Lacy-Thompson
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Leanne Thain
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Lauren Hogan
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Sharol Riedewald
Guest Teacher
Jasmine Rogers
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Lara Fossett
Dance Instructor & Choreographer
Izzy Webb
Guest Teacher
DanceBites Stars
Take a look at our Past Pupils and Outstanding DanceBites Dancers – a showcase of talented alumni and their glowing reviews about their DanceBites journey.
Caitlin Reed
I started my dance journey at age 7 when I joined Dance Bites after school Street Dance class at Bell Farm Primary School. I immediately loved it and begged my Mum for more classes and started a local hip hop class. On recommendation from Sam, I also started tap, ballet and Modern in September 2014 and fell in love with contemporary. I performed my first solo in the 2015 Dance Bites production and then went on to perform in a further 6 Dancebites shows. I played Wednesday in my school musical The Addams Family, completed 3 1/2 years training at One Youth Dance Company in London, achieved a triple distinction in a level 3 diploma in Performing Arts at Kingston college; and I’ve recently graduated from Performers College Essex, where I’ve been training for the past 3 years to obtain a Musical Theatre and Dance degree.
DanceBites will always hold a special place in my heart, it’s where my performing arts journey began, and Sam has been a huge inspiration and motivator to me! I’m really excited to see where the next chapter of my Performing Arts journey takes me!
Bethany Weaver
Cuba & Bleu Parris
They obtained all A’s and A*in their 11 GCSE’ s and are currently studying A Levels at Coombe Sixth Form in Biology,Chemistry, Physics,
They LOVED their time at Dancebites and always gave the girls a run for their money!
Ben Webb, Poplar Primary School
“I have been doing Street Dance at Poplar Primary School since I joined in Reception. I am now in year 6 and the split leap is my favourite move. I am very sporty and Dance helps keep me fit, I just wish more boys would see the benefits of dance and join!”
Sara Aceto, DB Elite Team
“I have been dancing since I was 4 years old and I have been with Dancebites since I was 12. I love how Dancebites is hard work but also good fun at the same time! I got to know new people and learn new skills from different teachers through the years. Dance is a way to be creative and express yourself and that’s why I enjoy doing it so much!”