Motion Arts Dance Academy

Motion Arts Dance Academy is a registered Royal Academy of Dance school for children and young people that focuses on the individual. The school offers dance classes and mentors student-teachers in ballet teaching in partnership with the RAD.

The school is located in Colliers Wood, Raynes Park, and South Wimbledon. Classes are held at Mitcham Parish Centre, Church Path, London, CR4 3BN and Christ Church Hall, 58 Christchurch Road, London, SW19 2NY. Free parking is available at St Saviour's (Raynes Park) and Christ Church (Colliers Wood), and parking bays are available near St John's (South Wimbledon).

The school offers ballet, tap, body-conditioning, and modern jazz classes. Classes range from Nursery & Pre-School Ballet, Beginner's Tap, Pre-Primary & Primary Ballet, Grade 1 & 2 Ballet, Junior Progressive Ballet Technique, Grade 1-3 Tap, Grade 4 Ballet, Grade 7 & Pointe, Grade 6 Tap, and Private Classes. Dancers are encouraged to participate in optional examinations, performances, masterclasses, workshops, and theatre trips.

Children and young people can join the school. Families can arrange a free trial class by contacting Lauren with the child's name, age, and preferred dancing day. Parents interested in enrolling should complete the Enrolment Form on the Contact Us page or contact Lauren by email or phone.

The school serves dancers aged 2.5 years to 18 years. Classes are available from age two years and progress through various levels from nursery and pre-school through to Grade 7 and pointe work.

Yes. Dancers have opportunities for optional examinations in Ballet, Tap, and Modern Jazz, performances, competitions, local community performances, holiday and weekend workshops, holiday camps, theatre trips, masterclasses, and events. Students have become Royal Ballet Junior Associates, cast members of London Children's Ballet, auditioned for local pantomimes, and joined Ballet Boost.

Classes are based on the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabi for dancers from age two years. The RAD syllabi promote the highest standards of technique, artistry, musicality, enjoyment, and achievement. The tap curriculum includes dance history and how genres have evolved over time.

Yes. Dancers are encouraged to participate in optional performances, competitions, masterclasses, workshops, and theatre trips. The school offers opportunities for local community performances, holiday and weekend workshops, holiday camps, open days for family and friends, and events. Open Ballet Day is held once a term for families and friends to attend.

Phone: 07597 905305. Email: [email protected]. Locations: Mitcham Parish Centre, Church Path, London, CR4 3BN and Christ Church Hall, 58 Christchurch Road, London, SW19 2NY. Families can contact Lauren by email or phone to arrange a free trial class.