Leeds founder dances into Top 100 list

A Leeds-based creative business leader is gaining national recognition for combining entrepreneurship with community impact and wellbeing.

Katie Geddes, founder of The Dance Studio Leeds, has been named among the UK’s 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs for 2026. 

She will feature in Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100 campaign, which celebrates women running successful businesses while driving positive change in their communities.

Founded in 2009 and based in Leeds city centre, The Dance Studio Leeds has grown into a hub for inclusive dance and wellbeing. 

Katie has been recognised for her work promoting the physical and mental health benefits of dance, alongside initiatives such as Lunchtime Boogies and Let’s Dance Leeds, which encourage wider participation across the city.

She said: “I’m extremely humbled and honoured to be selected alongside such incredible, inspiring business owners. 

“It’s an amazing opportunity to be able to spread our message of the powerful benefits of dance on a wider scale and reach new audiences and communities.” 

Launched in 2017, the f:Entrepreneur campaign highlights the achievements of female founders across the UK and aims to raise awareness of their economic and social impact. 

Those featured gain access to a programme of events, training and networking designed to support growth and confidence.

Michelle Ovens CBE, chief executive and founder of Small Business Britain, added: “It is brilliant to feature The Dance Studio Leeds in this year’s #IAlso100 campaign. 

“All of the female entrepreneurs in this year’s line-up are inspirational and remarkable role models.

“Their creativity, leadership and community impact show exactly why supporting female founders is so important, not only for the UK’s economic growth but for the positive difference they make to wider society.”

To view the full list of the 100 female business owners featured in this year’s f:Entrepreneur #IAlso100 campaign, click here.

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