Testimonials
"This is my safe space, this is where I come to let off steam, where I come to be inspired, where I come to create."
— Marcio Inacio
Gateway Studio dancer, and former Phoenix Youth Academy North East student Marcio Inacio shares his experience of dance at Gateway and what the studio means to him:
We're so proud of Marcio who is now off to 'The Place' home of London Contemporary Dance School to begin a NEW, EXCITING journey!
“Your hard work and creative spirits create magic and transform lives.”
— Alan Vaughan
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“Thank you so much for being totally brilliant!”
— Northern Stage
“Thank you for all your time, help and guidance over the last few years. Being a part of the Phoenix Academy has brought me so many opportunities and given me a technique I never thought I had.
Hard work really does pay off, and without attending Phoenix I would never have received a place at Shockout Academy, Manchester!”
— Sarah, a Phoenix Academy NE Dancer
“It is difficult to write into words how grateful I am to have had you as a teacher.
My contemporary has improved so much. I know I still have a long way to go and my journey has just begun.
You have been an AMAZING part of my journey and I feel I have matured as a person and as a dancer because of you!”
— Caitlin, a Phoenix Academy NE Dancer
“My 9yr old son and 8yr old daughter go here and have made massive progress.
The dance team is fantastic: friendly, approachable and just brilliant!
Would recommend to anyone looking for reasonable children’s dance classes.”
— Amanda
“Great quality teaching skills and knowledge.”
— Igor, dancer and leader of Capua Dance Company
“Martin - The Greek God of choreography!
I’ve never had so much fun dancing in my life! I was always the fat kid at the back with two left feet, but it’s just too fun to care in this show.
It’s incredible what you’ve done, you are insanely talented and so caring and supportive.”
— Alice, a dancer
“You have been amazing supporting our group and have made us feel so welcome.”
— Your Voice Counts, Community Organisation in Gateshead.
“It’s hard to put into words how grateful we are for everything you’ve done for our daughter.
The time and effort you put into the kids is fantastic. We were overwhelmed with her GCSE grade and never thought it was possible!
Thank you and keep up the good work!”
— Parent of GCSE Dance Student.
“Martin, thank you so much for helping us to shape our piece and emphasise our message.”
— Vanessa, dancer.
“Thank you for helping us with our movement pieces, it really helped to make the show and working with you was so much fun!”
— Ife, dancer.
“Thank you so much for the amazing dance sessions. We have LOVED them!”
— Jenn, dancer.