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What Happened to Topline Dance Frame After Dragons’ Den?

Topline Dance Frame appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2012, Series 10 Episode 6. The business was a tuition aid designed to assist dancers. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Nick Gallagher-Hughes walked into the Den in 2012 with a tuition aid designed to assist dancers. They were asking for £97,500 in exchange for 15% of the business.

Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.

The Deal

No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Nick Gallagher-Hughes left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Topline Dance Frame is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2012, the business has now been trading for over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is Topline Dance Frame Still Available?

Yes. Topline (stafford) Limited appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Billy + Margot, WoodBlocX, Gigwam, Fight Factor. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
06749647
Registered Name
TOPLINE (STAFFORD) LIMITED
Incorporated
2008-11-14
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
32300, 90020, 90040
Registered Address
51 Highfield Grove, Stafford, ST17 9RA
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-11-30)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£232
Employees
1
Period
1.12.24 to 30.11.25
Officers
  • GALLAGHER-HUGHES, Nicholas John — secretary
    51, Highfield Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9RA, United Kingdom
  • GALLAGHER-HUGHES, Nicholas John — director
    51, Highfield Grove, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9RA, United Kingdom
  • GALLAGHER-HUGHES, Alison Catherine — director (resigned 2018-08-05)
    51, Highfield Grove, Stafford, ST17 9RA, England
  • ROWSELL, Greg David — director (resigned 2011-12-20)
    13, Eaton Drive, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 2FR, Uk
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