Move it dance studio is celebrating after students scored impressive results in exams with the International Dance Teachers’ Association.

The studio entered 120 young students, aged 3 to 17, in a total of 204 exams across four different singing and dancing genres.

Not only did all the students receive passes, but 44 received a top score of distinction.

Move it, situated in Westmoreland Road, Douglas, was opened in March 2014 by owners Kate Caine and Linzi Brown and teaches various dance styles, including Freestyle, Cheer, Lyrical, Street, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Tap and many others.

Kate said: ‘We are so proud of each of our students that sat exams. It’s been a brilliant year for us since we opened our doors, with a show at the Gaiety Theatre last September, winning the People’s Choice award at this year’s Junior Achievers “Next Big Thing”, through to the recent exam success.’

Linzi added: ‘We are now looking forward to taking a squad of 30 children to represent the Island in November this year in a “Cheer” competition in Blackpool Tower.’

The studio is also thrilled to announce that Grace Hoodless, who has been a support member of the team, is now a fully-qualified dance teacher after passing her teaching exam with a distinction. In addition, Kate has added to her qualifications by gaining a diploma in anatomy studies.

To find out more about Move it, call Kate/Linzi on 615989, follow on Facebook - www.facebook.com/moveitiom  - or visit www.moveit.im.