The Old Dance School began in 2006 as a gathering of friends in the garden of a house that was previously the Betty Fox School of Ballet in Birmingham, from where they take their name. Two critically acclaimed albums, a few years and several thousand miles later The Old Dance School have established themselves as one of the most exciting, young acts on the folk scene. 

***** “Truly exciting, awe inspiring music from a band who can only be heading for the top floor."
Songlines

***** “Beautifully crafted… The music is magic in their hands.”
Maverick Magazine

**** “Classical quality, jazz imagination, folk sensibility, rock/roots energy… Masterful cajon playing.”
Scotland On Sunday

“Timeless… Highly evocative… Indescribably beautiful.”
Bright Young Folk

“Wonderfully exciting and uplifting… One of the best folk acts around.”
Spiral Earth

“I've come across an absolute gem…Wonderful!”
Bob Harris BBC Radio 2

“Really hits the mark… There's a genuine creative fizz to what the band do.”
Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2