"Without Miss Bennett I can honestly say I would not be the person I am today. Every one of her pupils is treated with love and respect, ever one is seen as an individual and every single one of the pupils she teaches has had their life enriched for having been a member of the Estelle School of Dance." - Hannah Duncan, current Estelle dancer of 23 years

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"The energy Miss Bennett has alone, is inspiring - her encouragement to us as pupils to try and if at first we don't get it, work harder, practice and you will improve. There are little things that I do in everyday life that when I stop and think, are the things Miss Bennett has instilled in me through her teaching." - Laura Curtis, current Estelle dancer

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"I admire her determination, hard work and passion she puts into everything she does and her kindness and compassion she always shows." - Abigail Daniels, current Estelle dancer of 15 years

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"Miss Bennett has inspired me in so many ways over the years. Come rain or shine (or with two broken wrists!) she never lets us down!" - Ellie Swatridge, current Estelle dancer of 18 years

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"Miss Bennett is so encouraging no matter what level of skill you have she perseveres with teaching and helping you to improve. she doesn't discriminate against any ability level. She allows a healthy balance of learning, fun and social in class, and we've all built great friendships over the years." - Tanya Birnie, current Estelle dancer of 30 years

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"Miss Bennett was my first ever teacher of Dance. She has and always will inspire me in ways that have formed me as a person today. She taught me that you have to work hard in order for achieving your goals. Miss Bennett carriers herself with such poise that again I have taken from her. For me, she created my dream and love of dance from the age of 3." -Laura McAllister, former Estelle dancer & professional dancer in Paris

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The Estelle School of Dance is run by Pat Bennett -She IS The Estelle School of Dance - she opened it on her 20th Birthday and has run it for over 58 years! Solely and entirely on her own working/teaching 5 days a week in Tap Ballet Modern Pointe Dance, from 2 year olds to Adults and she does keep fit and Body Focus - she is amazing! She is the fairest and most patient person and has so much time for all her students -giving them all a chance to shine. She runs it for her love and passion for dance as the cost of her lessons clearly show -real value for money and the best teacher you could ever wish for. THANK YOU MISS BENNETT

These are just a few of the individual stories and experiences from Miss Bennett's pupils. Over the years, she has created such a strong and unique bond between teacher and pupil, something that holds strong 60 years on.