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Dancer at Elevation Dance Studio

Professional Dance Training — All Styles, All Levels

Dance.
Create.
Rise.

Elevation is more than a dance studio. It is a community of passionate movers — from first-timers to pre-professional performers — united by a love of movement and guided by some of the most respected dance educators in the country.

400+
Active Students
8
Dance Styles
16
Years Established
2
Annual Showcases
400+ Active Students
8 Dance Styles
60+ Classes Per Week
16 Years Established
97% Student Satisfaction
2 Annual Showcases

Our Classes

Every Style, One Studio

From classical foundations to street styles, every class at Elevation is taught with expert technique, infectious energy, and a genuine love for the art form.

Classical Ballet Foundation

Mon, Wed, Sat

Ballet 60 min

Classical Ballet

The foundation of all dance training. Our graded ballet curriculum builds posture, strength, musicality, and artistic expression using RAD and ISTD syllabi.

Age 4 – Adult Beginner to Advanced
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Jazz Dance Energetic

Tue, Thu

Jazz 60 min

Jazz Dance

Energetic, expressive, and technically demanding. Jazz at Elevation blends musicality, powerful lines, and dynamic performance quality — from classic to commercial styles.

Age 8 – Adult Beginner to Advanced
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Hip-Hop Urban

Mon, Wed, Fri

Hip-Hop 60 min

Hip-Hop

From foundational breaking and popping to commercial urban choreography. Taught by instructors with professional music video and tour experience.

Age 6 – Adult Beginner to Intermediate
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Contemporary Dance Artistic

Tue, Fri

Contemporary 90 min

Contemporary Dance

Fluid, expressive, and deeply technical. Our contemporary classes explore release technique, improvisation, and somatic practices rooted in Graham and Cunningham lineages.

Age 12 – Adult Intermediate to Advanced
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Salsa & Latin Social

Wed, Sat

Salsa 60 min

Salsa & Latin

Partner dancing at its most vibrant. Learn salsa On2, bachata, and cha-cha-cha. Beginners welcome — no partner required. Popular with adults seeking community and fun alongside technique.

Age 16 – Adult Beginner to Advanced
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Tap Dance Rhythm

Thu, Sat

Tap 60 min

Tap Dance

Rhythm, musicality, and precision. Our tap syllabus progresses from basic flaps and shuffles to complex syncopations, jazz tapping, and Rhythm tap improvisation.

Age 5 – Adult Beginner to Advanced
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Musical Theatre Theatre

Sat

Jazz 90 min

Musical Theatre

Dance, performance, and character work combined. Students develop stage presence, musicality, and versatility across multiple styles in a theatrical context.

Age 6 – 18 Beginner to Advanced
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Adult Beginner Ballet Adults

Mon, Thu

Ballet 60 min

Adult Beginner Ballet

Ballet is not just for children. Our adult beginners class is a welcoming, judgement-free space designed specifically for adults starting from scratch — no experience required.

Adult Absolute Beginner
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Training Programmes

Pathways for Every Dancer

Whether your child is discovering dance for the first time or you are building toward a professional career, we have a structured programme to support your journey.

Ages 4 – 16

Junior Academy

Our flagship programme for young dancers. Students progress through carefully structured grades in Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary with optional add-on styles. Weekly classes, termly assessments, and an annual showcase performance.

  • Structured grade progression
  • Three core styles minimum
  • Annual showcase performance
  • Termly progress reports
  • Competition preparation (optional)
  • Summer intensive access
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Ages 16+

Adult Dance Classes

A rich programme of evening and weekend classes designed around adult life. From complete beginners to experienced dancers returning after time away. Social, fun, and genuinely excellent teaching.

  • Flexible drop-in or membership
  • All levels catered for
  • Evening and weekend options
  • Social dance evenings monthly
  • Adult showcase (optional)
  • Workshops with guest artists
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Ages 14 – 22

Professional Training

Intensive full-time and part-time training for dancers pursuing a career in performance. Partnered with industry professionals, audition coaching, professional filming of showreels, and direct pathways to vocational colleges.

  • Full-time and part-time options
  • Partnered with vocational colleges
  • Audition coaching & preparation
  • Professional showreel filming
  • Industry guest workshops
  • Performance showcase seasons
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Weekly Schedule

Find Your Class

Classes run throughout the week. All times listed are approximate — please confirm with reception when booking.

09:30

Adult Beginner Ballet

Studio 1  |  Beginner

4 spaces
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10:30

Classical Ballet — Grade 3

Studio 1  |  Intermediate

8 spaces
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16:30

Junior Jazz — Grades 1-2

Studio 2  |  Beginner

6 spaces
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17:30

Hip-Hop — Juniors

Studio 2  |  All Levels

3 spaces
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18:30

Adult Hip-Hop

Studio 2  |  Beginner

7 spaces
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10:00

Adult Contemporary

Studio 1  |  Intermediate

9 spaces
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16:30

Ballet — Pre-Primary

Studio 1  |  Beginner

12 spaces
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17:30

Jazz — Grade 4

Studio 2  |  Intermediate

5 spaces
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18:30

Contemporary — Advanced

Studio 1  |  Advanced

2 spaces
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19:30

Adult Jazz

Studio 2  |  All Levels

8 spaces
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10:00

Adult Beginner Ballet

Studio 1  |  Beginner

6 spaces
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16:30

Hip-Hop — Intermediate

Studio 2  |  Intermediate

4 spaces
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17:30

Ballet — Grade 5

Studio 1  |  Advanced

6 spaces
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18:30

Salsa — Beginner

Studio 2  |  Beginner

10 spaces
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19:30

Hip-Hop — Adults

Studio 2  |  All Levels

5 spaces
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09:30

Adult Beginner Ballet

Studio 1  |  Beginner

7 spaces
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16:30

Tap — Grades 1-3

Studio 2  |  Beginner/Int

8 spaces
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17:30

Contemporary — Juniors

Studio 1  |  Intermediate

9 spaces
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18:30

Jazz — Adults

Studio 2  |  All Levels

6 spaces
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19:30

Tap — Adults

Studio 2  |  All Levels

11 spaces
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09:00

Ballet — Pre-Primary & Primary

Studio 1  |  Beginner

14 spaces
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10:00

Hip-Hop — Juniors

Studio 2  |  Beginner

8 spaces
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11:00

Musical Theatre

Studio 1  |  All Levels

6 spaces
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12:00

Tap — Grades 4-5

Studio 2  |  Advanced

4 spaces
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14:00

Salsa — Intermediate

Studio 2  |  Intermediate

9 spaces
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15:00

Ballet — Adult Open Class

Studio 1  |  All Levels

12 spaces
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Our Instructors

Taught by the Best

Every instructor at Elevation holds professional performance credentials and advanced teaching qualifications. We do not compromise on the people who teach your children or guide your training.

Sofia Reyes

Royal Ballet, Northern Ballet, Sadler's Wells

Sofia Reyes

Artistic Director

Ballet Contemporary

Former principal dancer with the Royal Ballet and Northern Ballet, Sofia trained at the Royal Ballet School and performed internationally for 18 years before founding Elevation. She holds a Master's in Pedagogy from the Royal Conservatoire.

Marcus Lee

International tours, BRIT Awards choreography, MTV

Marcus Lee

Hip-Hop & Urban Director

Hip-Hop Breaking Commercial

With credits including world tours with four international recording artists and choreography for three music videos with combined views exceeding 200M, Marcus brings authentic street culture and professional commercial expertise to every class.

Elena Volkov

West End — Chicago, Cabaret, Anything Goes, Cats

Elena Volkov

Jazz & Musical Theatre Faculty

Jazz Musical Theatre Tap

Trained at the London Studio Centre and Broadway Dance Center in New York, Elena has performed in four West End productions and teaches ISTD jazz and tap syllabi with distinction. Her classes are technically rigorous and genuinely joyful.

David Santos

World Salsa Championships, European Latin Finals, BBC Dance

David Santos

Salsa & Latin Dance Specialist

Salsa Bachata Cha-Cha

A former World Salsa Championship competitor and two-time European Latin Dance finalist, David has been teaching partner dancing for 14 years. His infectious energy and patient teaching style make learning salsa genuinely fun for every student.

Membership & Fees

Invest in Your Dance

We believe great dance education should be accessible. All memberships include access to the Elevation community, monthly social events, and our digital learning library.

Class Pass

£18 per class

Perfect for occasional dancers or those wanting to try before they commit. Drop in to any available class with no membership required.

  • Access to any single class
  • No membership required
  • Online booking included
  • Trial class discount available
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All-Access Annual

£580 per year

The complete Elevation experience. Unlimited classes across every style, two free private lessons per term, and complimentary showcase tickets.

  • Unlimited all-style class access
  • 2 private lessons per term included
  • All workshops at no extra cost
  • Complimentary showcase tickets (x2)
  • Summer intensive priority access
  • Elevation branded dance kit included
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Annual Dance Showcase

Annual Showcase

The Stage Is Yours

Saturday 14 June 2025 The Beacon Theatre, City Centre

Our annual showcase is the highlight of the Elevation year. Every student from our Junior Academy and Performance Track takes the stage in a professionally produced evening of dance spanning every style. Tickets are available to students, families, and the general public.

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Student Reviews

What Our Dancers Say

"Elevation has been my second home since I was four years old. The teachers push us to be our best while making every class genuinely fun. Performing in the annual showcase every summer is the highlight of my year."

Amelia T.

Junior Academy, age 11

"I always thought ballet was something I'd missed my chance at. The adult beginner class completely changed that. Within six months I was moving in ways I never thought possible as a 34-year-old. The community here is warm, encouraging, and completely non-competitive."

Rachel M.

Adult Ballet, joined 2022

"Both our children have grown so much here — not just as dancers, but in confidence and discipline. Sofia and the team genuinely care about every child, and it shows in the way they teach and the individual attention they give. We could not recommend Elevation more highly."

James & Sarah L.

Parents of two Junior Academy students

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Perfectly placed in our Junior Academy. We have classes from age 4 with our Pre-Primary Ballet programme, and beginner classes in every other style from age 5–6. Simply book a trial class and we will assess the best starting point for your child's age and energy level during the class itself.

Absolutely not. Our adult beginner classes are specifically designed for adults starting from zero. You will be in a class of people at a similar stage, taught by instructors who understand adult learners and the particular challenges of beginning later in life. Many of our most passionate and consistent students started as adult beginners.

Comfortable, stretchy clothing and clean trainers for most styles. For ballet and tap, appropriate footwear is required (we can advise on exact requirements when you book). For your trial class, just wear what you are comfortable moving in — we will sort the details later.

Monthly memberships run on a rolling 30-day cycle with a minimum of one month. You can pause or cancel with 30 days' notice. Annual memberships offer a significant saving and come with added extras. Class passes have no commitment — simply book any class with available spaces online.

Yes. All Junior Academy ballet and jazz classes follow ISTD or RAD syllabi with regular exam sittings. Exams are optional — some students and parents prefer to dance for joy without external assessment, and that is completely valid. For those who want to progress through grades, our instructors provide dedicated exam preparation in the weeks before each sitting.

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Start Your Dance Journey

Book a free trial class or enquire about our programmes. We will get back to you within one business day to confirm your spot.

+44 20 8765 4321
hello@elevationdancestudio.co.uk
14 Meridian Quarter, London, SE10 9LP
Mon – Fri: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Sat: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sun: Closed
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