Well, what a night! If you were at Teddington Lights Up 2024, you might have spotted us - we were the ones with the giant light-up hoop and a queue of budding circus performers stretching halfway down the high street!
Spinning into Action
Our little corner on Church Street was absolutely buzzing as we brought a sprinkle of circus magic to the festivities. You know what they say about the best-laid plans... we thought we'd bring along our Cirque hoop for a bit of fun, but we had no idea it would turn into the star attraction of the evening!
Everyone's a Circus Star
From tiny tots to teenagers, everyone wanted to have a go at spinning, twirling, and learning some circus tricks. The look of pure joy on kids' faces when they managed their first successful trick was absolutely priceless.
A Special Guest Appearance
Even the Mayor popped by for a chat and seemed rather tempted by our sparkly hoop - though we'll keep you guessing about whether they gave it a whirl! It was lovely to have a proper natter about our plans for bringing more dance and movement joy to Hampton Wick and Teddington in 2024.
Community at Our Core
Being part of these community events really is the heart and soul of what we do at Nix. Yes, we're a dance studio, but we're so much more than that - we're part of the Teddington and Hampton Wick family too. Whether we're teaching little ones their first ballet steps or helping adults find their groove, it's all about bringing people together and spreading a bit of joy through movement.
A Big Thank You!
A massive thank you to everyone who came to say hello, had a go with our hoop, or just stopped by for a chat. Events like these remind us exactly why we love being part of the Teddington and Hampton Wick community - it's a proper community with proper lovely people.
And if you were one of the many who asked about circus classes why not book a free trial by dropping us a line.
Whether you're a regular at our studio or just discovered us at Teddington Lights Up, remember our door is always open for a chat, a dance, or maybe even a cheeky bit of hoop action. After all, life's better when you're spinning through it!
Love, Nicky x
Founder & Principal Teacher at Nix Academy
P.S. If you took any photos or videos of your hoop adventures, don't forget to tag us on Insta @nix.academy_ - we'd love to see them! And yes, that includes the wobbly first attempts - they're often the best ones!