A Longridge dance studio has undergone major renovations which hope to bring huge benefits to children’s performance.

King's Dance Academy opened on Zoom in 2020 and their online dance sessions acted as a crucial way to keep children entertained during the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Since signing on the current premises in 2021 the company has thrived and now runs 60 classes throughout the week with seven staff.

New renovations, which took place over four weeks, include the introduction of mirrors, new seating for parents, a paint job and dance flooring.

Isobel King, owner of King’s Dance Studio, said: “Everyone says it has got a really nice atmosphere. Everyone is just loving it.

“The mirrors are such a great pull for the children, and they can just get better and better now because they can self-correct and improve their performance.”

The studio gutted the building, and customers can now utilise the three dance studios, a waiting room, a tuck shop, a uniform shop, a reception and two toilets.

Isobel has wanted to run a dance studio since she was a child, and she said that to finally see it has made her dream into a reality.

She added: “The biggest challenge has been trying to piece everything together in a way that will be the most beneficial for the dancers.

“It has taken a lot of time and research and emails to different companies to make sure that we are bringing the best.”

It took years of fundraising to raise the funds for the event and their efforts included a film night, clubbercise nights, family quizzes, pamper nights and Christmas and Halloween parties.

Only two of the classes have seen the new set up and the club is looking forward to welcoming more throughout the week.

Current sessions run at the centre include Acrobatics, Tumbling, Ballet, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Singing, Street dance and Breakdance.