UK Performing Arts Directory

Iconic rehearsal studios and public classes at Covent Garden, established 1979. Professional venue offering open classes, studio hire, and commercial rehearsals.

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ARC Studio is a dance studio in Islington offering a wide range of open dance classes. Its timetable features K-Pop series (two-hour choreography sessions), 1.5-hour Rookie series for beginners, open choreography classes covering hip-hop, house, commercial and contemporary styles, K-Fit dance fitness sessions combining simplified dance moves with high-intensity interval training, and pop-up workshops led by guest choreographers. Pricing ranges from £11–£17 per class with class passes and an unlimited monthly pass at £185. The studio hosts classes on weekdays and weekends and welcomes dancers of all ages; under-16s require parental consent.

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Acacia School of Dance has been operating for over 35 years in Clapham and Battersea. The school offers ballet, tap and modern classes for ages 3–18 and beyond, including Saturday and after‑school weekday sessions, boys dance and adult classes. The principal is highly trained and fosters a joyful family environment, helping dancers develop physically, mentally and emotionally. Families with three or more siblings pay only for the two most expensive classes, there is no enrolment fee, and under‑18s can enjoy a free trial.

A welcoming East London dance studio offering ballet, contemporary, jazz and commercial street styles for children aged 3–16. Weekly classes focus on confidence, coordination and creativity in a supportive, fun setting. Students have the chance to perform in local shows and work towards exams.

Alyssia Fleur School of Dance is a central London dance school for little dancers, operating light‑filled studios in Marylebone, West Hampstead and St John’s Wood and offering at‑home classes across west and north‑west London. Classes focus on ballet, tap, musical theatre and drama for children from 18 months upwards and are filled with laughter, imagination and confidence‑building activities. The teaching team includes warm, talented instructors trained at institutions such as Italia Conti, the Royal Academy of Dance and Sylvia Young Theatre School. The school runs holiday camps combining dance, arts & crafts, yoga, drama and improvisation.

Angelina Jandolo Dance is a London dance school led by Angelina Jandolo, a Fellow of the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA). The school offers children’s and adult classes across multiple locations with professional dancers teaching ballet, tap, street dance, contemporary jazz, stretch & strength and Pilates. Students can follow the IDTA ballet exam syllabus or attend classes for enjoyment in a friendly and supportive environment. Adults can take beginner to advanced ballet as well as tap, contemporary jazz, PBT and Pilates.

Archway Dance Academy nurtures confident, creative and expressive dancers from age 2 upwards. The academy offers imaginative early years classes and tailored training in ballet, tap, contemporary and musical theatre as students grow. It emphasises expression and personal goals over technique alone, with qualified teachers including former professional performers; many pupils progress to prestigious dance institutions and professional careers.

Ashley Dance Academy, run by sisters Lucie and Charlie Ashley‑Burnett, offers RAD ballet classes and optional RAD examinations in a friendly and professional environment. The academy provides pre‑school movement classes, creative contemporary, tap, jazz and musical theatre classes for children, plus adult ballet, jazz and tap classes. Classes run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and there are workshops, dance parties and private tuition. All staff are enhanced DBS‑checked and have first aid and safeguarding training, and new students can book a trial class online.

At Your Beat is a dance-fitness community aiming to make dance accessible and inclusive. Classes cover styles such as hip-hop, twerk, Afrobeats, dancehall and soca, with beginner-friendly sessions suggested for newcomers. Pricing includes single class credits (£16), workshop credits (£20), class packs and unlimited memberships, with a reduced two-class newcomer offer.