Tia Noakes Academy

We are beyond proud and incredibly grateful to announce that has sponsored TNA on our journey to the Dance World Cup, where we will be representing Team England 🇬🇧✨

Competing at Dance World Cup is an absolute dream for our dancers, and opportunities like this simply wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and support of local businesses who believe in young talent and the arts.

Thank you, for backing our dancers, investing in their futures, and helping us take to the world stage with pride. Your support means more than you know 💙

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Only just getting round to posting our qualifying routines for the Global Finals this year!

We only took a handful of dances, but we were absolutely blown away by the results. Unfortunately, due to our commitment to the DWC Finals in Dublin and the dates clashing, we aren’t able to attend the Global Finals as we had originally hoped. However, we’re delighted that Eliza is able to represent TNA in Spain with both of her qualifying solos. 🇪🇸

✨ Qualified for the Global Finals ✨

• Eliza – Lyrical
• Eliza – Showdance
• Telephone Man
• Jazz Trio
• Hollaback Girl
• Big Noise

I am so proud of every single dancer and everything they have achieved. To have six routines qualify for the Global Finals is an incredible accomplishment, and each and every one of you should be so proud.

Whilst we won’t be there in full force this year, we’re excited to have Eliza representing us on the international stage and cannot wait to hear all about it ❤️

50 days to go until we take our 11 numbers to Dance World Cup in Dublin- and this is how we’re feeling… EXCITED 🥳✨

Today, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beautiful Miss Sue. ❤️

From 2021 to 2025, Sue was such a huge part of the TNA family, guiding every student with endless care, love, kindness and a true passion for inspiring the next generation. Her impact reached far beyond the studio walls, touching the lives of so many students, families and colleagues throughout her years of teaching.

On a personal level, Sue encouraged, guided and supported me when I first started my journey with TNA. Her belief in me, her wisdom and the love she had for TNA meant more than words can ever express. She was someone who genuinely cared so deeply for everyone around her, and that is something we will never forget.

Sue leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication and inspiration that will continue to live on through every student she helped shape.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Sue’s family, friends and all those who knew and loved her during this incredibly difficult time. 🤍

Birmingham Stage Festival 2026 ✨ I am one proud teacher 💃🏼

This year was special for so many reasons❤️ we came away with a whopping 36 🥇28 🥈18 🥉and 15 4th places! I am beyond proud!

Highest marks in solo categories:
Ballet DEF Eliza Mcpike
Contemporary- DEFG Faith Jordan Gregory
Lyrical- ABC Bella Elvins
Modern- ABC Bella Elvins
Modern- DEFG Faith Jordan Gregory
Song & Dance ABC- Bella Elvins
Song on Dance DEFG- Eliza Mcpike
Street ABC- Sienna Curran
Street DEFG -Zaynah Thompson

Duet Highest Marks Categories:
Junior- Che Hudson & Skylah Plummer
Inter- Natalia Allington Williams & Eliza Mcpike
Senior- Faith Jordan Gregory & Florence Giaquinto
Open- Ruby Cash & Alice Neto Serra

Trio Highest Marks:
Junior- Arriah, Nevaeh & Bella
Inter - Zaynah, Mylah & Eliza
Senior - Florence, Faith & Mylah

Troupe- Highest marks
Primary- Boogie
Junior - Conga
Inter - What was I made for
Senior - Hollywood Wiz

Quartet award- Sienna, Arriah, Nevaeh & Bella

Costume Award- Jazz Trio- Summer, Eliza & Mylah

Most Promising Dancer- Mylah Rhys Lynch

Highest mark of Festival- Faith Jordan Gregory

Choreography award - Faith Jordan Gregory Jazz

😱 1st place teachers shield.

A huge thank you to Lauren for organising this amazing competition! And a huge thank you to the other schools who attended for such a lovely competition atmosphere, it was amazing to share that stage with you! A huge congratulations to your teams too! ❤️✨

A huge congratulations to SUMMER NOAKES, ELIZA MCPIKE & MYLAH RHYS LYNCH for receiving nominations to attend the International Junior Dance Awards at the TELFORD INTERNATIONAL CENTRE. As this was my first exam session and first time entering students- this means the world to me and I just didn’t expect such amazing news! Girls- you just get better and better and i’m so proud of you 🥹✨❤️

What a perfect way to celebrate International Dance Day 💃🏼 by achieving a 100% Distinction pass rate in our first ever exam session in ballet exams! So many students scored 90 and above across both Ballet and Tap, which is an incredible accomplishment. I’m so proud of everyone who took part in this exam session. Let’s carry this momentum forward into our competition the weekend! ❤️✨🥹

A huge congratulations to all the TNA students who participated in their Ballet & Tap exams yesterday. Watching your growth throughout these exams has been incredible to watch! Next up: Birmingham Stage Festival next week 💃🏼🥳