Helena Elizabeth Dance Academy

Helena Elizabeth Dance Academy is a newly established dance academy launched in September 2024 in North West London. The academy describes itself as a one-stop shop for budding dancers, combining traditional and new methods to provide technical dance classes with a holistic approach to dance education. The academy is led by Helena, the owner and principal teacher, who holds a degree in Dance Performance and 5 teaching qualifications with the IDTA, with experience teaching in schools and dance schools across North West London and Hull, Yorkshire. Assistant teachers Eve and Lauren support classes throughout the week. The academy aims to help dancers gain the tools they need to succeed while feeling secure, valued, and seen as their authentic self in a warm, welcoming, fun, and secure atmosphere.

The academy operates across North West London with classes in Kensal Rise, West Hampstead, and Queen's Park.

The academy offers ballet, tap, modern jazz, contemporary, street dance, hip hop, and musical theatre classes. Classes include Mini Moves for young children introducing dance and creative movement, ballet focusing on technique and foundations, tap focused on rhythm and coordination, and modern jazz exploring jazz, contemporary, modern, and street dance. The academy also offers holiday camps and trial classes.

Students of all ages from 3 years and up can join the academy. The website states there are children's classes and adult classes available.

The academy caters for ages 3 and up. Classes are structured by age and level, including Mini Moves for ages 3 and up, prep and primary levels for ages 5 to 7, and graded classes from Grade 1 onwards for ages 7 and up.

The academy offers optional IDTA exams throughout the year to further dancers' education, enhance training, and boost confidence. Students may be selected to enter exams at the teacher's discretion and may be moved up into the next level or class at the teacher's discretion.

The academy uses the International Dance Teachers' Association IDTA syllabus. The academy teaches dance foundations and history as part of technical training and takes a holistic approach to build physical competence and confidence.

The academy prepares students for performances, including an end-of-week showcase at holiday camps. Enrolment may close while preparing for shows.

Enquiries can be made through the contact form on the website or by joining the mailing list.