A courageous group of young dance professionals. This ‘experience of joy’ reflected on the children’s faces is not just for a fleeting moment. Emma and her team, work energetically – and sometimes quite sacrificially – round the clock, opening up amazing new horizons for these fortunate youngsters in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, who almost certainly would not have found this life-changing ‘chance to dance’ without their help.

I am so grateful to have been taught and have had the opportunity to work with Motion Control Dance over the years. Their work ethic and commitment to us students & dance leaders over the years has always been consistent yet encouraging.  The teachers have always pushed the students to a level to exceed and has always been there for any advice or guidance.

Emma (the director) has always been there for me throughout my point of training / studying and and certain career opportunities. Over the years she has encouraged me to complete many courses and if it wasn't for Emma's encouragement and influence over the years I probably would not have gone to university to study dance further.

Motion Control Dance has always fulfilled me with amazing opportunities such as being able to compete with a team for so long, assisting and teaching teams over the years, taking us to Germany to represent Wales in Championships over the World and most importantly letting me be a part of The Big Barry Dance Project. I thoroughly enjoy being part of this organisation and it's made me realise more and more over the years just how much Emma has done for her students and for the community in Barry. She has helped so many children with confidence, comfort and activity that it is inspiring to watch how much can be changed.

Emma has always been there for me and I look up to her as a role model and wish to follow in her path one day, being able to run my own Dance school the way she has for so long, guiding and being a big part of so many people's lives.

Until that day comes I just wish to continue to learn and work along side with Emma, after all we are The A Team! Many more projects to come. I am so grateful to Emma and Motion Control Dance, and would just like to say thank you for everything!

What is so special about this group is the founder Emma Mallam. She started the group with a simple idea and now has a team of dance teachers who make a massive difference to lives in our community. My child is able bodied , dancing with children and adults with disabilities including those with cerebral palsy, downs syndrome and brain damage.

All these dancers know what it’s like to have a good quality of life – being part of something that makes their abilities shine through and makes them happy and their family proud no matter what their challenges are. I’m proud that my boy is integrated at such a young age and is part of the dance group in the boy breakers section.

Motion Control Dance is an excellent community dance provision. So lucky to have it my area. My daughter goes and I've seen her progress and grow in confidence. She's even danced on Cbeebies through MCD and met her idol Andy.

The Co-ordinator Emma is absolutely devoted to getting the best outcomes for her troop from a dancing at local fete to completing in a world dance comp. Whatever the ability or starting point the MCD tutors are patient, friendly and accessible. Its great to see the kids put their gadgets down and move! It's gotta be 5 stars from me!

Emma and her fantastic team of tutors teach the children on the same level no matter what their ability so my daughter has always felt valued and on a par with people who have the same difficulties she does and she really can be herself. I thank Motion Control Dance and the team of staff for helping me raise my child in a nurturing, accepting environment.

Excellent Dance Company that engages all ages and abilities, it is well organised, friendly and has hard working professional teachers

I gained an interest in dance from the age of 11 years old. I knew from my first dance lesson with Motion Control Dance that it was something I was passionate about and everything week I would look forward to my dance classes. It made me come out of me shell into this confident motivated person that I never knew I was. I still remember my first competition like it was yesterday, competitions where very competitive and nerve racking but an amazing experience at the same time, the buzz it left you with after performing was unforgettable! Without MCD I would never of even had the opportunity to do this and to see so many places! We went as far as Germany to compete, I have so many memories with dancing with MCD and without them I wouldn't be where I am today. After gaining my GCSE in dance at A* standard I then went on to further education in Bristol where I studied another 2 years.  So from that one dance class at 11 years old it's now brought me to a whole new level, a level I never imagined of reaching! And once again all this is down to Motion Control Dance,  an amazing organisation that has inspired so many young people and left me with the best child hood memories all children should experience!

My daughter loves her dance classes.  They have given her loads of confidence, she is so happy and enjoys taking part in the shows

I have been a dance leader for Motion Control Dance for awhile now and have completed my 100 hours Star Award. I love working with the under 6s classes every Saturday as it makes me feel like I have something to look forward to. I feel like a cherished part of the team at Motion Control Dance as they give me opportunities and experiences that I enjoy.

“My daughter absolutely loves Motion Control Dance and her team, she has been going since she was 4years old she’s now 9.  She learns something new every session and feels part of a dance family.  I would highly recommend Motion Control Dance Studio.”

“It makes me feel happy as we have so much fun together learning new dance moves - we are like one big family supporting each other”

“Our daughter has been attending this fantastic studio for about the last 2 years, in that time her skills, confidence and the opportunities she’s had to perform in competitions and various shows has been second to none, massive thank you to all the instructors for everything you have done for our daughter, we look forward to what the future holds #DanceFamily”

"The staff are fabulous with the participants, kind and professional"