13/08/2026
After 15 incredible years of building and growing Amy Bastin Dance, Miss Bastin took some incredibly important time out from the day-to-day running of the school to invest in the future of our school.
I had a wonderful first experience at the Dance Business Conference โ two days of reflecting, learning and taking time to really focus on the foundations of our dance school.
I met some fantastic people, and it was wonderful to be in a room full of like-minded individuals.
I have come away feeling inspired, with ideas to help our school stay strong and continue evolving in our ever-changing world. Iโm ready to be brave and embrace the world of AI (something we know we canโt escape!) and explore the positives it can bring, whilst recognising that the importance of offering social and in-person activities is more important than ever.
Many students and families have always said that our dance school community feels like family. I have come away with a deeper understanding of how our dance world is an incredible place to build connections whilst learning a beautiful art form.
The word โbusinessโ, as someone with a love for teaching first and foremost, can feel scary at times and is something I often want to shy away from. But actually, all of those many hidden tasks, build strong foundations for a happy, thriving school. They enable us to continue offering a fun, nurturing environment and providing the best possible opportunities for our students.
In a lovely conversation with one of our long-standing parents just after the conference, she said something that really resonated with me:
โStay curious and always be open to learning.โ
Thank you to all of our incredible families who do exactly this with us and who continue to support us through every step of our journey.
I learnt the importance of staying authentic, remaining true to our values and focusing on what is right for us here at AB Dance. I am excited to start putting the lessons I have learnt into practice and to see our school and students flourish through our shared passion for dance. โค๏ธ