West London Dance Academy

West London Dance Academy is an IDTA accredited dance school and recognised CDMT dance school established since 2006 in Chiswick. The academy is led by Principal and Director Miss Natalie Parnell, a Fellow of the IDTA and ISTD who holds a Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education and is a registered teacher of BBO. All teachers are DBS certified and have undergone COVID-19 Health and Safety, First Aid, and virus-spreading prevention courses.

The academy is located at WLDA Dance Annex, Sutton Court Road, Chiswick, W4 4NL. The studio is within Chiswick Methodist Church grounds and is close to bus routes, Chiswick Park and Gunnersbury underground stations, and Chiswick town centre.

The academy offers classes and private lessons in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary Modern Jazz, and PBT. It also provides Teacher Training Courses including Level 3 and Level 4 Diplomas in dance teaching, Ballerina Parties and Little Pink Parties, online Zoom classes, Disco Hip Hop classes, and an Elite Premiere training course for dancers aged 8-12 preparing for vocational ballet schools.

Children and adults of all ages and abilities can join the academy's classes and private lessons. Prospective pupils can book a 4-week trial before signing up for a full term.

The academy caters for ages 2.5 years to adults of all abilities. The Elite Premiere training course is for dancers aged 8-12 years, the Level 3 Diploma is aimed at ages 15-18, and the diploma course to teach dance is for dancers aged 15 and above.

The academy offers an Elite Premiere training course intended to prepare students for full-time vocational ballet schools such as the Royal Ballet, Elmhurst, and the Central School of Ballet. It also offers Level 3 and Level 4 Diploma courses for those wishing to enter dance teaching, with qualifications that can count toward UCAS points.

The academy follows the IDTA syllabus which teaches four core subjects: Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, and Theatre Craft. The academy organises at least 2-3 exam sessions per year and has a history of 100% pass rates in IDTA examinations.

The academy has produced large-scale performances including The Nutcracker, Alice in The Greatest Wonderland, and Ballerina. Pupils participate in IDTA examinations and have been nominated by examiners for the International Awards in Manchester. Students have also competed in events such as the South East and London Classical Ballet Awards.

Phone: +44-07795578781. Email: redacted@example.com. Address: WLDA Dance Annex, Sutton Court Road, Chiswick, W4 4NL. Head office hours are 9:00-15:00 Monday-Friday and studio opening hours are 11:00-20:00 Monday-Friday and 9:00-17:00 Saturday. The academy aims to reply to emails within 24 hours.