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✨ Something new for January? ✨
Want a nurturing and supportive environment where your child can learn, move and grow in confidence? Our Tiny Tumblers classes are designed for preschoolers, offering a positive introduction to gymnastics through structured, engaging activities 🤸♀️
Children develop coordination, strength and independence while learning to listen, take turns and follow instructions in a safe and encouraging setting.
✔️ Purposeful, age-appropriate classes
✔️ Experienced early years coaches
✔️ Builds confidence, focus and physical skills
📅 Starting back 10th January
🎉 Free trial sessions available before committing
Message or email us to find out more — a great way to start the new year 🌟
We have SO much to be proud of this year 🩵
From opening our doors on 19th April, to finishing the year having achieved more than we ever imagined — 25 moments to bring 2025 to a close, and every single one tells part of our story.
What started as a vision has grown into a thriving academy full of hard work, dedication, smiles, confidence, performances, competitions and unforgettable memories. Each week, hundreds of children take classes with us, and we are so incredibly grateful to be a small part of their journeys.
None of this would have been possible without the amazing support from our families, friends, students, parents and wider community who have believed in us from day one.
Thank you to every single person who has supported, shared, attended, trusted and cheered us on along the way. You have helped make Gymnastics and Dance Academy the success it already is today — and this is only the beginning ✨
Here’s to celebrating everything we’ve achieved and looking ahead to an even bigger year 💫
🩵GADA🩵
🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OUR LITTLE DANCERS! 🚨
You asked… and we listened! 🩵
Due to huge demand, our Toddler Dance Class is moving to a brand-new, super-popular time slot 🎉
🌟 NOW ON SATURDAYS 🌟
⏰ 10.00 – 10.45am
Our toddler dance sessions are packed with music, props, dancing and playful learning, helping little ones build confidence, coordination and a love for movement 🤍
📍 Location:
Unit 2, Causeway End, Lawford, CO11 2GD
💥Starting back:
Saturday 10th January🗓️
🎉 FREE TRIAL CLASS AVAILABLE 🎉
Come along and try the class before committing — no pressure, just fun!
📧 Email us to book your free trial class
🌐 Explore our full Tots timetable on our website
💙 BONUS: When enrolled on monthly classes, tots receive FREE weekly entry to our GADA Play Group
🔗 https://www.gymnasticsanddanceacademy.uk/timetable-pricing
✨ We can’t wait to welcome your little dancer to GADA ✨
What a truly magical way to end the year 🎄✨
Our end-of-year Christmas party for our dancers was full of dancing, laughter and so many proud moments. From our Tiny Tots aged just 3 right through to our eldest dancers at 15, every child performed the class dances they’ve been working so hard on over the last few weeks — and they were absolutely amazing.
We loved celebrating with our red carpet, disco fun and presentation awards, recognising effort, progress and commitment across all dance classes. Well done to every single dancer — I am so incredibly proud of you all. And a huge congratulations to all of our award winners, you are phenomenal 🤍
A very special well done to our Dancer of the Year, Lily — so deserved, your hard work is inspiring 🌟
When we first opened GADA, never in a million years did I imagine it would grow already into what it is today. What makes GADA so special is the people — our dancers, our parents, our staff and our family, and everyone around us who supports, encourages and lifts each other up.
From the bottom of my heart, I am so proud. Thank you for all the support and the kind words about the event and about GADA — it genuinely means so much to me and to Polly 🤍
We were also lucky enough to have a special visit from the big guy himself, who made the day even more magical by bringing presents for all of the children, Thank you Santa🎅🏻
Thank you also to our amazing DJ, photographer, helpers, venue, and everyone behind the scenes who helped make the evening run so smoothly and turn it into such a special celebration for the children.
We are now closed for the rest of the year and would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎄✨ We can’t wait to see you all in the new year at GADA🩵
✨ What an incredible competition weekend! ✨
The atmosphere was absolutely amazing, and the dancers were outstanding from start to finish. I was so incredibly proud of every single one of them 🤍
A huge well done to all of our dancers who competed, especially our new competitiors you stepped onto the floor with confidence and professionalism and should be so proud of yourselves.
It was fabulous to see the dancers cheering each other on, creating such a positive, supportive environment, along with a lovely atmosphere shared with our parents throughout the day.
Congratulations to the new partnerships on the dance floor it was wonderful to see them come together and perform their new routines.
A big thank you to @a.l.a.d_cambridge for such a well-run and friendly competition. The welcoming atmosphere made it a really positive experience for everyone involved.
Thank you to @eliteportraitphotography.co.uk for capturing the day so perfectly — the photos are absolutely fabulous 📸✨
👉 Check out our Instagram Stories to see our full results — we came away some fantastic results, several first places, and plenty of trophies 🏆✨
If you’re interested in joining our competition classes:
🪩Under 10s – Thursdays
🪩Ages 10+ – Tuesdays
Email us for further info📧

✨ GADA Christmas Slumber Party ✨
What an amazing night we had! Our GADA slumber party was a huge success and the festive fun was nonstop from start to finish 🎄💫
The cutest Christmas pyjamas, cosy blankets, hot chocolate, popcorn, Christmas movie night, games, gymnastics, crafts, and even a little hair & nails pamper time… our students brought all the sparkle! ✨❤️
Seeing everyone laughing, playing, and making memories together truly made the night magical. These moments are absolutely priceless.
A massive thank you to our incredible staff for creating such a special experience, and thank you to our amazing GADA community for always supporting our events. We love creating these unforgettable memories with you all 🥰
Already excited for the next one! 🎅🎁
#GADA #SlumberParty #FestiveFun
✨ THANK YOU TO OUR 2025/26 TEAM SPONSORS ✨
We are so incredibly grateful to our amazing sponsors who have supported GADA’s first ever competitive dance teams this season. Your generosity has provided our dancers with their stunning team costumes and sponsored quarter-zips — helping them feel confident, united, and competition-ready.
🌟 Sharps Redmore – Proud sponsors of our U16 team Unleashed
🌟 @rosebuilder – Proud sponsors of our U12 team First Edition
🩵 @dancewear_by_andrea_ – Creators of our beautiful team costumes
📸 @hollyvision_ – Capturing our dancers so perfectly in their 2025/26 team photos
We are so excited for both teams to make their debut at competition tomorrow — a huge milestone for our dancers and for GADA. Your support has helped make this moment possible.
👉 You can head to our website to find all the information about our teams and sponsors:
https://www.gymnasticsanddanceacademy.uk/sponsorships
#CompetitionTeam #Manningtree #LocalSupport
🎄 Exciting December ahead!🎄
From performances to parties, we can’t wait to celebrate the season with our dancers and gymnasts🩵
Make sure you have these dates noted down!📝
Curious what makes GADA different?🧐
Swipe through to see why so many families choose us — and why January is the perfect time to join🩵
Investing in your child’s potential✨

🩵GADA Dance Competition Squad Team Bonding Day🩵
Today was such a lovely reminder that dance isn’t all about trophies, it’s about growing up together, making friends, having fun and just enjoying being part of something special.
We took our dancing comp squad out for bowling and laser tag today and honestly… seeing how close they all are already just melts my heart. They’re such a gorgeous bunch and we absolutely adore them. Watching them laugh, team up, be silly and just be kids is everything.
We’re so proud of the positive, happy environment they’ve all helped create. They lift each other up, they support each other, and they really do make GADA what it is.
If any existing GADA dancers would like to join our competition squad in January and see what it’s all about, have a chat with Miss Katie, we’d love to have you.
More days like this please. 🥹✨
P.S. Miss Katie is the queen at bowling 🏆🎳👑 … not so much laser tag 😅🤣
✨ GADA Uniform & Merch ✨
From dance uniform to gymnastics kit, hoodies, bags and competition tracksuits — we’ve got everything your child needs to feel confident and part of the team🩵
🎄 Christmas Orders
All personalised items (hoodies, sweatshirts, bags etc) must be ordered by 1st December to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas! 🎁
🔗 Head to our website to view the uniform section, or speak to reception/email us to place an order.
💌 reception@gymnasticsanddanceacademy.uk
Order soon… they make perfect Christmas prezzies! ✨
✨ Meet your GADA Principals! ✨
Get to know the duo behind Gymnastics and Dance Academy Coach Polly and Miss Katie! 🩵
With years of experience, passion, and a shared goal of inspiring confidence in every student, Polly and Katie lead GADA with energy, expertise, and care.
From the gym floor to the dance studio, they’re here to nurture talent and help every gymnast and dancer shine. 🌟
💫 Book your FREE trial today and come join the fun!
📧 reception@gymnasticsanddanceacademy.uk
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