about US
Take 1 Studios is a charity and community led organisation established in 1999, with a long standing commitment to creating positive change for young people in Nottingham. For over 20 years, we have worked at the heart of inner city communities, engaging, supporting, and developing those who are often hardest to reach. Through our courses, projects, and training programmes, we help steer young people away from crime and towards education, personal growth, and sustainable employment.
Alongside our community work, Take 1 Studios is also an independent school, using music, media, and the creative arts as powerful tools to inspire learning. By embedding creativity into formal education, we re engage young people who may have become disconnected from traditional pathways, helping them rediscover confidence, purpose, and ambition.
Based in a vibrant and culturally diverse area of Nottingham, our facilities include a fully equipped dance studio, classrooms, an ICT suite, and a professional recording studio. We specialise in creative engagement through activities such as music technology and production, DJing, dance, drama, film, and media, using creativity as a gateway to education and life skills.
Progression is central to everything we do. We are proud that at least 50% of our current staff were once service users themselves, reflecting our belief in long term impact, lived experience, and the power of opportunity.
We invite you to explore our website to discover the many ways Take 1 Studios operates as an educational, creative, and community establishment. If you would like more information or are interested in getting involved, please feel free to contact us.
Independent School
Our independent school offers part-time, hybrid & full-time education options to students from years 7-11. Covering core subjects such as English, Maths, ICT, Science, Business Enterprise, Health and Fitness.
Our purpose is to inspire, motivate and help bring about positive change to some of the most vulnerable young people and their families. Through active engagement and creative activities, we provide them with skills to better integrate them into society as positive contributors both socially and economically.
Take 1 Dance
Check out the dedicted website for Take 1 Dance, by clicking the button below or visiting www.take1dance.co.uk. Take 1 dance offer a variety of weekly classes, courses and projects within street dance styles. Suitability for all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just love dancing for fun and fitness, our accessible and professional classes and projects are for you.
We are also extremely proud to support our talented Take 1 Dance Academy, Team and Company members, spanning ages 6 to 35. They train rigorously, creating, competing, and performing both choreography and freestyle. The credits and experience is endless and these dedicated members have showcased their skills globally, from the USA to China and the Netherlands, with many now actively working in the commercial industry. Keep an eye out for our dancers in viral videos, brand campaigns (Nike, MTV & Gap) and performances alongside major artists like Busta Rhymes and Kylie Minogue!
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