About FineSteps
Beginning in 2011, FineSteps began humbly in the village of Gotherington. The first class, KidSteps, began to show children the importance of co-ordination, discipline and respect for others; Important benchmarks for girls and boys to learn as they interact. – Ms. FineSteps saw a clear void in the marketplace for her gifts to teach, but also ENTERTAIN and was determined to make a difference to the lives of the children she taught.
With a hesitant crowd (why do children need to learn ballroom dancing after all? Come see and we’ll show you!) FineSteps got off to a slow start, until the Gotherington classes (and particularly the parents) embraced the school with an unparalleled passion that even today makes us feel so proud of what’s been created.
At the same time our signature FineSteps class and SoloSteps began at another location. The response to the classes was explosive, even shocking to Ms. FineSteps and in no time at all the school had grown from 3 to 10 to 30, even having to move to larger locations to account for the students.
So what’s the secret to FineSteps. Why has this dance company exploded in size and success?
The answer is simple. ENERGY. Our FineSteppers don’t just come to dance. They come to enjoy the vibrant energy caused by our loyal, dedicated and passionate patrons. It’s a family and the moment you enter FineSteps you’ll feel it.
Now, once again, FineSteps is expanding. Training amazing staff members, equally passionate about the FineSteps standard.
It’s clear that FineSteps is setting the standard in Ballroom, Latin and Freestyle dancing – so come and see what everyone is talking about. Your first class with FineSteps is free so you’ve got no excuses to not come and check out FineSteps.
About Ms. FineSteps
“I just love dancing…..it’s my passion!” – Ms FineSteps.
Ms. (Nikki) FineSteps has become well-known in the Cheltenham and Gloucester area for teaching Ballroom, Latin American and Freestyle dance. A qualified associate member of the N.A.T.D. and I.D.T.A she has taught in the Cheltenham & Gloucester area for over 30 years, starting as a young girl under the late Fred and Barbara Clark until opening her own dance school in 2011. She now teaches over 300 students in six locations with her FineSteps Team in and around the Cheltenham & Gloucester area.
Her mission with FineSteps is simple, but not what you might expect. “There are so many great ballroom dance schools out there,” she said, “I had to think of a way to present our school differently so we stopped focusing on just dance and focused on THE ENERGY of dance. I want to share my passion for dance and provide a unique experience for my students, so that they too can dance with passion”.
Since starting out in 2011 with just a handful of students, FineSteps has exploded in popularity in the Gloucestershire area, thanks to the personality, passion and dedication to her students of Ms. FineSteps.
For more information about Ms. FineSteps or to request an interview, please contact
Ms FineSteps (Nikki)
Ms FineSteps brings her infectious personality and passion for dance to each class, making sure that you are challenged but also having fun. With over 30 years’ experience you couldn’t be in better hands.
Charlie competes at National level all over the UK and brings his knowledge and experience to the class, helping all the students and is the perfect gentleman to lead you on the dance floor.
Charlie has been at FineSteps since it first started in 2010.
Helper, Admin Assistant
We LOVE Robert! A great dancer, Robert brings his all to dancing at FineSteps. He started as a FineStepper in 2013 but now a FineSteps team member you’ll see him in the room, focused and friendly with his tongue out as he learns all the new moves.
Having studied ballet since the age of 3, Sophie came to FineSteps in 2013 to step into the world of ballroom dancing and says “FineSteps has completely changed my life”.
Despite currently being at university, she still teaches and helps out whenever she’s home.
When Holly joined Finesteps in 2014, she didn’t realise that dancing would become such a big part of her life.
Holly says “FineSteps has provided me with the confidence to come out of my comfort zone and learn a completely new skill!”, which she is keen to share with others.
Molly is our newest and youngest member of the FineSteps team.
Having started at FineSteps in 2011 aged 9 she has been an enthusiastic student.
Molly loves dance and the feeling you get from learning something new and enjoys helping teach the kids “because it’s amazing to see how they progress”.
About our FineSteps team
Our FineSteps team is made up of some of the most AMAZING people. Being a member of the FineSteps team is so much more than just being a good dancer. It’s about loving people, enjoying learning new dances, bringing your creative juices to new routines, as well as bringing a vibrant, positive, powerful, professional personality into the room of people you’ve come to serve.
Along with Ms. FineSteps, the entire energy of the room of FineSteppers is built up from bouncing off the energy of our FineSteps team members, who lead, assist and help with even the smallest of things, so we want to recognise them and thank them for being a part of FineSteps.