Discover your ideal dance class - Contemporary, Ballet, Creative Dance and more - Thornton Heath - Private lessons

Discover your ideal dance class - Contemporary, Ballet, Creative Dance and more

From 150 C$ /h

I can offer tuition in Contemporary, Creative Dance, Ballet, Choreography, Conditioning and some Beginner-Intermediate Tap. With 13+ years experience in the dance industry, I draw from a vast range of experience to cater the classes to your needs. I have taught individuals from age 2-80+ of all abilities and believe everyone should be given the opportunity to experience dance if they so wish!

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Around Thornton Heath, United Kingdom

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Westow House Pub & Hotel, Crystal Palace, London, UK

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About Me

I have been working as a dance artist since 2013 and am based in South London. I trained at Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and went on to complete a Masters degree through the Northern School of Contemporary Dance. I am a co-devisor, examiner and delivering artist for Rambert Grades and I currently teach at Rambert School, The Place and Trinity Laban amongst other organisations.
I have performed within the worlds of dance theatre, music videos and opera, and on stage and in front of the camera, and have choreographed audition/competition solos, group pieces for Pre-Vocational students at Rambert Schools, and longer works for Over 60's performers.
Specialising in contemporary dance, creative dance, and ballet, I teach dancers as young as 2 to over 80 years old, and I love being challenged and inspired by the variety this brings.

Education

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance (BA Hons): 2010-13
Northern School of Contemporary Dance (MA): 2015-16
Susan Robinson's School of Ballet (1999 - 2010)

Experience / Qualifications

Masters Degree with Distinction in Contemporary Dance
First Class BA Honours Degree in Ballet and Contemporary Dance
Many RAD and ISTD dance examinations
GCSEs: 8 A*s, 2 As, 1B

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

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“Studying cultural education subjects, such as art and design, dance, drama and music, sparks creativity across the curriculum, encouraging young people to be inquisitive, disciplined and determined. Wherever children start in life, a high quality cultural education should be a right, not a privilege.
All of our children deserve a rich cultural education, but not all of them are getting it.”
Darren Henley OBE Chief Executive, Arts Council England

I can offer Technique, Performance and Examination classes in each genre of dance. Whether for exercise and fun or professional training, my classes will provide a complete knowledge base of dance training.

My name is Vanessa and I am an actress, teacher and producer currently based in London, United Kingdom.

As well as training and performing within the Theatre industry since 2011, I have also taught art disciplines such as acting, singing and dance and dance fitness from the ages of 3 upwards. Some of my performance credits include, Motown The Musical, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray and Legally Blonde and currently Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

For those that have a keen passion for entering into the Theatre industry, I am able to use my experience to offer professional training across all disciplines and help equip them with tools needed to thrive as a performer.

Similarly, for those that enjoy the arts as an extra curricular hobby/space to express themselves creatively, I take pride in holding a creative self space to help my students to unlock self confidence, self belief and their broader imagination as well as strengthening skills such as teamwork, singing, dancing and acting.

I am able to hold online classes and work to an international timezone to reach all my students and for those based in London and prefer face to face lessons, I'm able to rent studios or arrange home visits where requested.

If you have big goals within the theatre industry or if it's a hobby that you'd like to venture into or pick back up again, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Vanessa :)

If you’re preparing your ISTD ballet or modern exams, this is the right class for you if you’re looking to:

- have some extra practice
- improve your knowledge of the syllabus
- gain tailored insight and suggestions on how to improve your performance and technique
- keep practicing during school holidays

Depending of the spaces (Webcam or on location) the class would differ.
My main aim is for people to have access to a system of learning through which they can absorb and understand a practice that they could then bring with them wherever and whenever they want.
My way of teaching involves for the moment 17 different chapter, involving improvisation tools (Movement), theatre exercises, stretching and fitness.
All the classes are customised according to the students needs and objectives.

Contemporary and Ballet Dance tutoring. In-Person or via Zoom

My contemporary class will focus on improving your co-ordination and pick up speed, developing experimenting with movement qualities, as well as practicing your technique. My class will include elements of Cunningham, Graham, and Release techniques. During Ballet class, we will focus on your technique and musicality as well as your performance skills and intentions. This class will compliment your grade work.

After teaching a lot of online dance classes during covid, I feel like the virtual way of teaching is missed by me and a lot of my previous students. My dance classes are based on hiphop foundations, teaching my students fundamental technique through dance moves that build towards routines and choreography. The class helps students to be more active and develop in their confidence without the issues that might arise when dancing in a dance studio amongst others.

I have been doing hip hop over 10 years and competed in solo and crew battles. In my class I will be teaching everything from basic hip hop steps to advanced freestyling techniques and choreography. I will also be going over the history of hip hop dance and music. I have experience teaching students of all levels and age groups. I normally tailor my class to each individual student. I am happy to work with any level and I also prepare students for competitions.

Unlock your potential with my Street Dance Class, tailored to meet your personal goals!
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, I will guide you through the vibrant styles of street dance such as locking, hip hop, and waacking.
My classes are designed to cater to all ability levels, offering personalised instruction that helps you master both freestyle and choreography. Through my classes I hope that you gain the knowledge and confidence in street dance.
Join me and take your dance skills to the next level!

Ciar is a recent graduate of Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance; a versatile queer dance artist freelancing in London with a background in Hip-Hop, Circus Arts, Classical Ballet and Contemporary dance.

I hope to offer everyone an exciting and enjoyable time whilst pushing thier physical capabilities. Dance should be fun!

My class explores a choreographic style of contemporary dance with clear influences from Cunningham technique and my recent expirience working with Jason Mabana. The work will challenge your coordination, rhythm, attention to detail and demostrate a contemporary application of classical teachnical forms, but all through explorative and original material.

The class is structured like any other technical class, each exercise desinged to methodicaly warm up and work the body, building on the previous exercises, before culminating in a longer choreography where we can pull everything together and just have a boogie.

I can tailor the work to each student however I would reccomend having some technical expirience, classical or contemporary.

These classes are tailored for your specific needs and desires in order to start you off OR continue your journey on your love for dance/ballet/Pilates/PBT. Including toning techniques, artistry and musicality explanations, dynamic practises and anything else you may want to investigate or expand your potential in this area from a highly qualified and experienced professional ballerina and teacher.

My approach to coaching is highly personalised and results-driven. Every student moves, learns, and expresses themselves differently, so I never teach from a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, each session is carefully tailored to your goals, body, experience level, and confidence needs.

I am a West End performer and professional model with extensive experience in both performance and coaching.

My professional credits include:
Original Cast of The Devil Wears Prada and Pretty Woman The Musical
Performances at the BRIT Awards
Work with artists including Stormzy, RAYE, Burna Boy, and Little Simz
Runway and modelling work for Vogue Magazine, L’Oréal, London Fashion Week, and Africa Fashion Week

This real-world industry experience allows me to coach with authenticity, insight, and current professional standards.

Great for:
- Beginners discovering their foundations
- Intermediate/Advanced preparing for castings or auditions.
- Refining performance quality
- Performers seeking greater stage presence and confidence
- Anyone wanting private, focused guidance
- Those who prefer a safe, supportive, 1:1 space
- All ages, All genders, all identities, all bodies welcome

This Bollywood dance class is designed to introduce and develop Bollywood dance techniques through fun, engaging choreography. The class incorporates elements from classical, folk, and modern Bollywood styles, focusing on rhythm, expression, coordination, and musicality. Sessions are structured to be welcoming and supportive, allowing participants to learn at their own pace in a relaxed environment. The class is open to all levels and all groups, with no prior dance experience required.
The purpose of this class is to create an inclusive space where people from all backgrounds can explore Bollywood dance as a form of movement, cultural expression, and physical activity. The class aims to build confidence, encourage creativity, and promote well-being through dance, while fostering a sense of community and enjoyment. It also provides an opportunity for participants to connect with Bollywood music and storytelling in an accessible and engaging way.

RAD qualified dance teacher offering ballet coaching tailored to dancers of all ages and abilities whether a beginner or advanced looking to improve your technique and artistry. Offering both RAD exam training

What I offer:

RAD Syllabus (from Primary to Advanced 2, Male & Female syllabus)
Free Enchaînment & Technique
Ballet Foundations (non-syllabus)
Pointe Work / Variations / PBT / Specific Skills
Auditions and Competitions Coaching

My approach to teaching ballet is rooted in adaptability and inclusivity. I focus on creating a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to grow, regardless of their experience or background. I tailor each lesson to the individual, whether it’s reinforcing foundational technique, developing artistry, or enhancing strength and flexibility.

I incorporate elements from RAD syllabus classes, non-syllabus work, and Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) to ensure well-rounded training. Each step is broken down analytically, helping students understand not only how but why movements are executed in a certain way.

Lessons typically range from 60 to 120 minutes varied from individuals. I teach students of all ages and levels – from absolute beginners to pre-professionals. My lessons are open to girls, boys, and adult learners. Whether the goal is recreational enjoyment or professional advancement, I adapt my teaching to support each student’s journey.

I offer bespoke private and group dance coaching designed to help you build confidence, refine technique, and develop genuine self-expression—whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer.

My lessons are supportive, energising and personalised to your goals, whether you want to dance for joy, performance, fitness, creativity or confidence.

✓ Tailored lessons built around your goals
✓ Beginner-friendly and confidence-building approach
✓ Technical training + creative expression
✓ Private and group coaching available
✓ Lessons for children, adults and advanced dancers
✓ Supportive environment with real progress

My 3-Part Dance Method

Confidence — feel comfortable and expressive in movement
Technique — build strong foundations and skill
Freedom — develop artistry, creativity and personal style

First Session Includes:
Personal movement assessment
Goal-based lesson plan
Tailored coaching session
Practice guidance for progress between sessions

Whether you’re stepping into dance for the first time or refining advanced skills, I’d love to help you grow.

Send me a message and tell me your goals—I’ll help you find the right lesson approach for you.

“Studying cultural education subjects, such as art and design, dance, drama and music, sparks creativity across the curriculum, encouraging young people to be inquisitive, disciplined and determined. Wherever children start in life, a high quality cultural education should be a right, not a privilege.
All of our children deserve a rich cultural education, but not all of them are getting it.”
Darren Henley OBE Chief Executive, Arts Council England

I can offer Technique, Performance and Examination classes in each genre of dance. Whether for exercise and fun or professional training, my classes will provide a complete knowledge base of dance training.

My name is Vanessa and I am an actress, teacher and producer currently based in London, United Kingdom.

As well as training and performing within the Theatre industry since 2011, I have also taught art disciplines such as acting, singing and dance and dance fitness from the ages of 3 upwards. Some of my performance credits include, Motown The Musical, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Hairspray and Legally Blonde and currently Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

For those that have a keen passion for entering into the Theatre industry, I am able to use my experience to offer professional training across all disciplines and help equip them with tools needed to thrive as a performer.

Similarly, for those that enjoy the arts as an extra curricular hobby/space to express themselves creatively, I take pride in holding a creative self space to help my students to unlock self confidence, self belief and their broader imagination as well as strengthening skills such as teamwork, singing, dancing and acting.

I am able to hold online classes and work to an international timezone to reach all my students and for those based in London and prefer face to face lessons, I'm able to rent studios or arrange home visits where requested.

If you have big goals within the theatre industry or if it's a hobby that you'd like to venture into or pick back up again, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Vanessa :)

If you’re preparing your ISTD ballet or modern exams, this is the right class for you if you’re looking to:

- have some extra practice
- improve your knowledge of the syllabus
- gain tailored insight and suggestions on how to improve your performance and technique
- keep practicing during school holidays

Depending of the spaces (Webcam or on location) the class would differ.
My main aim is for people to have access to a system of learning through which they can absorb and understand a practice that they could then bring with them wherever and whenever they want.
My way of teaching involves for the moment 17 different chapter, involving improvisation tools (Movement), theatre exercises, stretching and fitness.
All the classes are customised according to the students needs and objectives.

Contemporary and Ballet Dance tutoring. In-Person or via Zoom

My contemporary class will focus on improving your co-ordination and pick up speed, developing experimenting with movement qualities, as well as practicing your technique. My class will include elements of Cunningham, Graham, and Release techniques. During Ballet class, we will focus on your technique and musicality as well as your performance skills and intentions. This class will compliment your grade work.

After teaching a lot of online dance classes during covid, I feel like the virtual way of teaching is missed by me and a lot of my previous students. My dance classes are based on hiphop foundations, teaching my students fundamental technique through dance moves that build towards routines and choreography. The class helps students to be more active and develop in their confidence without the issues that might arise when dancing in a dance studio amongst others.

I have been doing hip hop over 10 years and competed in solo and crew battles. In my class I will be teaching everything from basic hip hop steps to advanced freestyling techniques and choreography. I will also be going over the history of hip hop dance and music. I have experience teaching students of all levels and age groups. I normally tailor my class to each individual student. I am happy to work with any level and I also prepare students for competitions.

Unlock your potential with my Street Dance Class, tailored to meet your personal goals!
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced dancer, I will guide you through the vibrant styles of street dance such as locking, hip hop, and waacking.
My classes are designed to cater to all ability levels, offering personalised instruction that helps you master both freestyle and choreography. Through my classes I hope that you gain the knowledge and confidence in street dance.
Join me and take your dance skills to the next level!

Ciar is a recent graduate of Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance; a versatile queer dance artist freelancing in London with a background in Hip-Hop, Circus Arts, Classical Ballet and Contemporary dance.

I hope to offer everyone an exciting and enjoyable time whilst pushing thier physical capabilities. Dance should be fun!

My class explores a choreographic style of contemporary dance with clear influences from Cunningham technique and my recent expirience working with Jason Mabana. The work will challenge your coordination, rhythm, attention to detail and demostrate a contemporary application of classical teachnical forms, but all through explorative and original material.

The class is structured like any other technical class, each exercise desinged to methodicaly warm up and work the body, building on the previous exercises, before culminating in a longer choreography where we can pull everything together and just have a boogie.

I can tailor the work to each student however I would reccomend having some technical expirience, classical or contemporary.

These classes are tailored for your specific needs and desires in order to start you off OR continue your journey on your love for dance/ballet/Pilates/PBT. Including toning techniques, artistry and musicality explanations, dynamic practises and anything else you may want to investigate or expand your potential in this area from a highly qualified and experienced professional ballerina and teacher.

My approach to coaching is highly personalised and results-driven. Every student moves, learns, and expresses themselves differently, so I never teach from a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, each session is carefully tailored to your goals, body, experience level, and confidence needs.

I am a West End performer and professional model with extensive experience in both performance and coaching.

My professional credits include:
Original Cast of The Devil Wears Prada and Pretty Woman The Musical
Performances at the BRIT Awards
Work with artists including Stormzy, RAYE, Burna Boy, and Little Simz
Runway and modelling work for Vogue Magazine, L’Oréal, London Fashion Week, and Africa Fashion Week

This real-world industry experience allows me to coach with authenticity, insight, and current professional standards.

Great for:
- Beginners discovering their foundations
- Intermediate/Advanced preparing for castings or auditions.
- Refining performance quality
- Performers seeking greater stage presence and confidence
- Anyone wanting private, focused guidance
- Those who prefer a safe, supportive, 1:1 space
- All ages, All genders, all identities, all bodies welcome

This Bollywood dance class is designed to introduce and develop Bollywood dance techniques through fun, engaging choreography. The class incorporates elements from classical, folk, and modern Bollywood styles, focusing on rhythm, expression, coordination, and musicality. Sessions are structured to be welcoming and supportive, allowing participants to learn at their own pace in a relaxed environment. The class is open to all levels and all groups, with no prior dance experience required.
The purpose of this class is to create an inclusive space where people from all backgrounds can explore Bollywood dance as a form of movement, cultural expression, and physical activity. The class aims to build confidence, encourage creativity, and promote well-being through dance, while fostering a sense of community and enjoyment. It also provides an opportunity for participants to connect with Bollywood music and storytelling in an accessible and engaging way.

RAD qualified dance teacher offering ballet coaching tailored to dancers of all ages and abilities whether a beginner or advanced looking to improve your technique and artistry. Offering both RAD exam training

What I offer:

RAD Syllabus (from Primary to Advanced 2, Male & Female syllabus)
Free Enchaînment & Technique
Ballet Foundations (non-syllabus)
Pointe Work / Variations / PBT / Specific Skills
Auditions and Competitions Coaching

My approach to teaching ballet is rooted in adaptability and inclusivity. I focus on creating a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to grow, regardless of their experience or background. I tailor each lesson to the individual, whether it’s reinforcing foundational technique, developing artistry, or enhancing strength and flexibility.

I incorporate elements from RAD syllabus classes, non-syllabus work, and Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT) to ensure well-rounded training. Each step is broken down analytically, helping students understand not only how but why movements are executed in a certain way.

Lessons typically range from 60 to 120 minutes varied from individuals. I teach students of all ages and levels – from absolute beginners to pre-professionals. My lessons are open to girls, boys, and adult learners. Whether the goal is recreational enjoyment or professional advancement, I adapt my teaching to support each student’s journey.

I offer bespoke private and group dance coaching designed to help you build confidence, refine technique, and develop genuine self-expression—whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer.

My lessons are supportive, energising and personalised to your goals, whether you want to dance for joy, performance, fitness, creativity or confidence.

✓ Tailored lessons built around your goals
✓ Beginner-friendly and confidence-building approach
✓ Technical training + creative expression
✓ Private and group coaching available
✓ Lessons for children, adults and advanced dancers
✓ Supportive environment with real progress

My 3-Part Dance Method

Confidence — feel comfortable and expressive in movement
Technique — build strong foundations and skill
Freedom — develop artistry, creativity and personal style

First Session Includes:
Personal movement assessment
Goal-based lesson plan
Tailored coaching session
Practice guidance for progress between sessions

Whether you’re stepping into dance for the first time or refining advanced skills, I’d love to help you grow.

Send me a message and tell me your goals—I’ll help you find the right lesson approach for you.

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