2025 Festival Satisfaction Survey Results

After Amicus Dance Festival 2025 was complete, we surveyed the parents of entrants, and simply asked for constructive feedback and their experience of our festival.

Below is a compilation of the results along with the selection of the many positive comments we received. We have also listened to the feedback highlighting the areas where we could improve.

After Amicus Dance Festival 2025 was complete, we surveyed the parents of entrants, and simply asked for constructive feedback and their experience of our festival.

Below is a compilation of the results along with the selection of the many positive comments we received. We have also listened to the feedback highlighting the areas where we could improve.

98.5%

Average festival satisfaction score across all respondants

98.5%

Average festival satisfaction score across all respondants

98.5%

Average festival satisfaction score across all respondants

92.3%

Perfect Scores from respondants

92.3%

Perfect Scores from respondants

92.3%

Perfect Scores from respondants

43.75%

Increase in festival entrants over 2024

43.75%

Increase in festival entrants over 2024

43.75%

Increase in festival entrants over 2024

100% Genuine comments from survey.

"…inclusivity at its best."

"It was great fun and everyone was really nice. I liked that there weren't scores because it made me feel relaxed and not under any pressure.."

"My daughter thoroughly enjoyed performing her ballet solo at Amicus, after having a couple of years off from any Festival. It's given her the confidence to get back on the stage & to enjoy dancing in an non-competitive environment. Thank you for helping her get that spark back."

"...had the BEST day at Amicus Dance Festival. Everyone was very friendly and made us feel very welcomed."

Every member of staff we spoke to was kind, enthusiastic and it was appreciated, genuine care was shown to all dancers.

The non-competitive nature took the pressure off and enabled children including our daughters confidence to grow, it was a joy to watch her shine.

"Really friendly and relaxed festival."

"Both of my daughters love Amicus Dance Festival, and being a non-competitive festival makes it a lot more enjoyable for them and they absolutely loved it."

"My daughter thoroughly enjoyed performing her ballet solo at Amicus, after having a couple of years off from any Festival. It's given her the confidence to get back on the stage and to enjoy dancing in a non-competitive environment.

Thank you for helping her get that spark back."

"Everyone got a medal which I think that’s really good for the dancers mental health and well being. All in all, my little one loved it and will be coming back next year 🌟🌟🌟🌟"

"Inclusive environment. In the moment feedback from the Mentor. Friendly supportive environment. No pressure. Open to everyone."

"We both love this festival, it is nice just to be able to enjoy watching her without the pressure of competing. I love the friendly atmosphere..."

"Fantastic inclusive festival - superbly organised. Everyone is given a platform to perform irrelevant of ability or experience"

"Welcoming, well organised, smooth running, fabulous non-competitive atmosphere."

Our Response to Survey Feedback

A number of points were raised in the feedback.
They are addressed below.

Would holding Amicus at another time of year be better for the performers?

We researched what we consider to be the best time of year for Amicus, taking into account other festival dates. There are two large festivals that are held on the same weekend elsewhere that are very well attended. This allayed any fears we had that this date was unsuitable. We will always keep decisions like this under review and, if we see fit, we would take steps to change if necessary.

Would it be possible for my daughter's dances to all be on one day?

We make every effort to make the timing of performances as convenient as possible for all performers. We will endeavour to produce a timetable in future years that is conscientious of the performer's time. One of the aims for Amicus was to avoid a whole day of any one age or class type. With that in mind, we can't gurantee that a performer will have all of their dances on one day - other festivals spread out their classes also, so it is not unusual.

My daughter is only dancing in one session but I'm paying for an all-day ticket to spectate. Could I just pay for the morning or afternoon session?

Amicus is just 3 years old in 2026 and is still financially young. As we grow, we hope to soon be in a position to offer session prices. Possibly this year.

What improvements have been made for child safety?

We will be conducting extra checks around who is allowed to enter the changing areas during Amicus Dance Festival. As always, there are many fully qualified chaperones in attendance during the festival.

Would holding Amicus at another time of year be better for the performers?

Would it be possible for my daughter's dances to all be on one day?

My daughter is only dancing in one session but I'm paying for an all-day ticket to spectate. Could I just pay for the morning or afternoon session?

Amicus is just 3 years old in 2026 and is still financially young. As we grow, we hope to soon be in a position to offer session prices. Possibly this year.

What improvements have been made for child safety?

Would holding Amicus at another time of year be better for the performers?

Would it be possible for my daughter's dances to all be on one day?

My daughter is only dancing in one session but I'm paying for an all-day ticket to spectate. Could I just pay for the morning or afternoon session?

Amicus is just 3 years old in 2026 and is still financially young. As we grow, we hope to soon be in a position to offer session prices. Possibly this year.

What improvements have been made for child safety?

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