Ballet classes in London

“I haven’t looked back since I joined Forever. Richard is a genius. His teaching is excellent, second to none, it’s so absorbing, extensive and endless such as technique, balance, character of dance, turns, swivels, spirals, leading, following, the hold , posture, count, timing , hip rotation pendulum action, swing, sway , foot positioning etc covering the wide array of Latin American and Ballroom dances in International style.I am totally engrossed. It’s of immense value to me. My friends and family have all commented that I have grown from strength to strength as a dancer in relatively short time 9 months and leaps and bounds compared to other places. Together with Jeni, I have all angles covered. Both are really attentive to the students in private classes and group classes to make sure we get it right, never taking their eyes off the ball, they don’t miss a thing. It’s quite exceptional how they focus on men and women in equal measure. One revelation to me is learning how to dance beautifully with anyone of any experience or standard , whether an absolute beginner or an advance professional dancer. . The Gala, Cabaret and Medal Nights are so slick, setting, choreography, lighting, photography. It’s so exciting to take part. One of the benefits of dancing, I find, is emotional and mental well-being which positively impacts all other areas of my life and which no medication can prescribe without serious side effects. The only serious side effect of this is becoming a FABULOUS DANCER.I am thrilled for myself that I am at Forever.”

“Wonderful nurturing, friendly and professional place. My daughter has a real sense of being properly trained in ballet at the age of 9, as there is formality in the form of uniform and exam preparation without it feeling too strict. She loved the chance to prepare for and perform in a show at Jackson’s lane. Highly recommend this excellent school.”

“My 9 years old daughter has had the best few years training with Katie Cox Dance Studio. She started with just ballet but her love of dance grew and now she does tap, lyrical, acro and jazz too! She has flourished in such a nurturing environment and made some amazing friends. She loves her teachers and is always so happy when we are on the way to lessons. The effort that goes into each child to bring the best out of them is amazing and all the students really cheer each other on and celebrate each other’s achievements. Both students, teachers and parents come together to put on amazing events and shows. I can’t wait to see what else Katie Cox Dance Studio can do over the next few years!”

“One of the friendliest, most inclusive, delightful studio's I've ever trained at. Avid customer of many years. The owners make everyone welcome, the instructors adapt for all levels, body types, and neurodiversity. A place of absolute love and happiness - I can't recommend enough.”

“It’s such a lovely ballet dance school, professional and fun. My daughter loves going there. Miss India and other teachers( forgot names..) are amazing. They bring so much joy to the class while ensuring the children learning ballet dance. Highly recommend.”

“Laura and the team from The Little Dance Academy have been visiting our nursery to do ballet sessions with us for almost a year now and the children absolutely love the classes! They are very friendly and approachable and the classes are wonderfully fun and engaging. Laura plans sessions based around the time of year, for example - dancing like Easter bunnies at Easter which the children love! They are very professional and I couldn't recommend them highly enough. Thanks The Little Dance Academy!”

“Our daughter dances at Caterham Dance School with Clara and Damian and their reputation for excellence is very well-deserved. From trying out a cha cha in the children's beginner class, through to competing in juvenile ballroom and latin competitions, they have been really supportive at every step - tailoring teaching and advice on technique to her abilities as they develop, and continuing to inspire her love of dance!”

“My children love Bethany’s classes, they have attended the weekly classes and today they went to the holiday workshop. Bethany and her team are so good with the children and everyone has such a good time. It’s amazing how quickly they learn the routines for the show at the end and how confident they are performing.”

“My daughter has had dance lessons with dance shack since she was 8 and I have seen a remarkable improvement every year. Love the different classes that dance shack offers. The teachers are fantastic and dance shack is like a second family for my daughter.”

“I spent a total of 9 years attending classes at SRA (aged 9-18). The classes are fantastic, high quality and taught by amazing teachers- tap, ballet, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre were all highlights at my time here. The community is second to none and would recommend SRA to any parent looking to get their children into the performing arts. It has something for everyone ☀️”

“I've danced with Michael & Jowita for over a year now, all through lockdown on zoom and I've loved every minute. Their classes are fun lively and they cater for everyone's needs from a beginner to more advanced. They break the steps down and by the end of the class we know a small routine. They are such lovely people and very down to earth and would highly recommend being taught by the best. If I lived closer I would attend live classes without about a doubt Feb 2022 - online classes are still continuing and still so much fun every week. You think signing up to a dance class that is what you will get with Michael & Jowita , well you couldn't be so far from the truth!!! We have guest appearances from Rodger The Cat who is cheeky and loves to join in, The Robot Hoover who likes to go for a spin around the dance floor too, whilst creating magical choreography to a fabulous tune and nothing gets Past Michael and Jowita with their High Definition camera to give constructive feedback and just because you are on Zoom and you think he cant see you - well think again lol!!! They are an amazing couple and hope to join them one day for a face to face class”

“Our girls love going to ballet class! Gill is an amazingly inspirational teacher! She is completely devoted to the progress of her pupils and leads by example with her indomitable spirit even through these troubled times. We are immensely grateful for her unwavering efforts while still creating an atmosphere of disciplined fun and sophistication for her aspiring ballerinas. Highly recommended.”

“The Kensington Little Dance Academy has been our home away from home. We couldn’t be more grateful for Ms. Georgina’s ballet class and the incredible impact it has had on my children. Both my daughter (3) and son (2) absolutely adore their time in class, and it’s been amazing to see how much they’ve grown under Ms. Georgina’s guidance. The support and encouragement from both Ms. Georgina and Ms. Beth has been unwavering. I cannot recommend these classes enough!”

Come One Dance Academy, also known as the Gypsy Booth School, is a long-standing performing arts institution located in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth. With over 50 years of history, the academy offers a diverse range of classes for children and young adults. Students can choose from various dance styles, including ballet, tap, and modern dance. The curriculum also extends to drama and singing, providing a well-rounded education in the performing arts. Performance opportunities are a key feature, with annual shows and international trips to venues like Disneyland Paris.

“Absolutely gorgeous space in the heart of East London. I have been renting it for my yoga classes and I'm very pleased with the quality of the space, sound, location and lovely people running this venue. Highly recommend.”

“Myself and my cousin have taken our little girls to classes over the last 6-months and we couldn't love it more. Donna and the team are the loveliest teachers and make the girls feel empowered to try new things and show their personalities. It's the most beautiful way to make memories with our girls and I would recommend to anyone looking for a new activity for their little one.”

“After not dancing for 5 months it was good to be back. It was all very professional and safe. Hand sanitisers and gloves in place. The dance teachers Martin and Jonathan had head visors on for extra protection. There is nothing at all to be worried about. Get your booties down there and dance the night away. You will have lots of fun on the way.”

“We had a first dance lesson with Emma for our wedding and she was excellent. She helped us improve our routine so much and made the experience very fun! It really felt like she cared about our dance and that we had a good time. We would definitely recommend her and First Dance Studios.”

“ACS is a fantastic and friendly dance school for all ages and abilities. I have been dancing here since I was 3 in all styles of dance taking part in many exams, shows and competitions. The training I received here led me to go to a prestigious London dance college & become a professional dancer. ACS is literally my second home at this point! ACS also started my teaching career and under their excellent tuition from Diana Lunn and Helen Steggles I became fully qualified as an ISTD DDE Dance Teacher in Modern, Tap and Ballet and achieved my AISTD qualification in Disco Freestyle & Rock’n’Roll under Katie Wilson. They provide a wide range of classes that cater to everyone in stunning facilities and studios. All staff are lovely and helpful. I’ve never had an issue with parking. I owe ACS so much and will always be grateful to Di and Mark for all they’ve done (and continue) to do for me. So get dancing!!”

“My oldest boy has been attending the Dance school since 2016 and Theatre School since 2018. He has transformed into a beautiful dancer and they have supported him outside Spotlight to attend the boys only days at Tring Park too. He has a beautiful group of friends there and the care and support is beautiful. His highlight of the summer holidays is the theatre school week Rachel offers and I love watching them all perform and have fun together especially when they did their boys only song together! He is excited to be a part of the senior theatre school this year and the older boys have taken him under their wing with the guidance of Mike. Thank You Spotlight for all you do x”

“I am so happy I finally decided to join ballet classes as an adult, and conveniently this is very close to my home. I just wish I'd found out about it sooner! Very challenging but super fun way to exercise both your body and your mind.”

“My daughter has been taking a Ballet class and a performing arts class in Kingston. She absolutely loves both classes. All teachers are very professional, kind and patient. They had a lovely show at the end of year.”

“My daughter has been dancing with TDC and Miss Meg for over two years now and absolutely loves it. The new studio is amazing and Meg is a fantastic teacher. Couldn't recommend more!”

“My daughter has been doing ballet at Rise for several years and started doing Contemporary with them a couple of years ago. She loves both classes! The teachers are friendly and she has come a long way. She really looks forward to her lessons every week.”

“Anna is a lovely tutor and I really enjoyed her lessons. I was new to Ballroom & Latin, but she and the class were very welcoming. We mainly focused on technique and would normally do 2 different dances a month. It would be easiest to bring a partner, but I didn't have one and it was no problem. Thoroughly recommend.”

“My 2 boys have attended team kaizen dance academy for 2 years and absolutely love it. Kieron and his team bring out the best in all the kids. Highly recommend team kaizen.”

“Such a brilliant dance school! My son has been with them now for nearly 4 years - in that time he has received first class training and mentoring. He has also had some wonderful opportunities to dance at events in places such as the O2 in London and the NEC in Birmingham. I can not recommend them highly enough and would advise anyone with children with a passion for dance to visit them xx”