Lauren Haith School of Dance

Lauren Haith School of Dance is an inclusive dance school for children and adults based in Hampton, founded by Lauren Haith. The school offers lessons in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and street jazz, following the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. All teachers are fully qualified and hold current DBS checks, aiming to teach students from all backgrounds while nurturing a love of dance and developing technique.

The school is located at The Greenwood Community Centre in Hampton, postcode TW12 1QL, with free parking on site. The location is easily accessed from Richmond, Hampton, West Molesey, East Molesey, Hampton Hill, Hampton Wick, and Teddington. Private lessons and coaching are available throughout Greater London and Surrey, and dance parties are offered in Hampton, Molesey, Richmond, and throughout Greater London.

The school offers ballet lessons, jazz, contemporary, and street jazz classes. Services include private tuition and coaching in syllabus and non-syllabus ballet classes, contemporary and jazz coaching, exam coaching, audition preparation, festival choreography and rehearsals, GCSE/B-Tech/A-level dance practical support, and adult ballet classes. The school also offers ballet parties, dance parties, and free trial lessons.

The school welcomes students from all backgrounds, including children and adults. Classes are suitable for adults of all ages, genders, and ability levels, from complete beginners to those with experience.

The school caters for ages 2.5 and upwards. Children's classes include Nursery Ballet (ages 2.5-4), Reception Ballet (ages 4-5), Pre-Primary and Primary in Dance (ages 5-6), RAD Grades 1-8 (ages 7+), RAD Vocational Grades, Pointe Work, and Pre-Vocational Classes (ages 11+), and Contemporary/Creative Dance (ages 5+). Adult classes include Golden Oldies (aimed at 60+ but welcomes any age), Adult Jazz/Tap (no experience required), Adult Ballet Level 1 (little or no previous ballet experience), Adult Ballet Level 2 (for those with understanding of classical ballet foundations), and Adult Contemporary.

The school offers audition preparation as part of private coaching and gives children support and training to audition for performance opportunities. Students can take RAD Ballet exams, with completion resulting in medals and certificates that can contribute to UCAS points. Vocational training is available for students showing potential for a career in dance, with exams taken at RAD Headquarters in Battersea.

The school follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Teaching methods include creative, fun, interactive, and inclusive approaches using imagination and storytelling for younger students. Classes develop coordination, strength, motor skills, technical abilities, musical understanding, and performance skills through interactive music, props, and broadening dance vocabulary. Adult contemporary classes mainly pull from Cunningham and Release techniques.

Students have opportunities to take RAD Ballet exams and perform in festivals and bi-annual dance productions.

Phone: 07912 947117. Email: admin redacted@example.com. Location: The Greenwood Centre, TW12 1QL.