BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS

The London Academy Of Dance, C/o The Reebok Sports Club, 16-19 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5ER [email protected]

www.thelondonacademyofdance.com

The London Academy of Dance

“Dance teaching at its very best” The Academy

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he London Academy of Dance is one of the UK’s leading Ballroom and Latin American dance schools. Based in the heart of Canary Wharf, the academy uses state of the art, purpose built studios at Europe’s biggest independent health club, numerous times voted as Britain’s best gym, the Reebok Sports Club London.

The Academy offers unrivalled high quality dance tuition for both newcomers and experienced dancers alike through programs of private tuition, group classes, special workshops and master classes. Established in 2007 by fourth generation and champion Ballroom and Latin American dancer Greg Gillespie, the school has a reputation that attracts students of all backgrounds and abilities through its doors.

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The Academy

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Testimonials

About us

Principal Greg Gillespie - ISTD Fellow Born into a family of dancers, Greg Gillespie is a fourth generation Ballroom and Latin American dancer. Greg first learn to dance at his parents dance school, The Gillespie School Of Dance which was established in Nottingham in 1985 and is still running today. Representing England and later in his career Scotland as a professional competitor Greg has competed at World and European level and made British, UK and UK Open professional finals. As a teacher Greg holds professional memberships with the leading dance teaching associations. He is a Fellow of the ISTD and also a member of the IDTA and SDTA. As an accomplished teacher and competitive professional, Greg was asked to lecture for the ISTD at the age of just 23 and has continued to lecture for them and the IDTA at their teachers’ congress in London and outside of London in both Ballroom and Latin ever since. Greg is the Principal and founder of The London Academy of Dance which is the first professional dance school to run in partnership with a sports brand. Based at the Reebok Sports Club in Canary Wharf London, the Academy offers tuition in Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Argentine Tango and Wedding Dance Choreography for new and professional level dancers.

Group Dance Lessons

COMPLETE BEGINNERS

FOUR WEEK INTRODUCTORY COURSE

Group Classes Our group classes take place throughout the week and can range from a short one off workshop or master class to courses which last from 2 to 18 weeks. Group classes give students the chance to learn in a fun, relaxed and informal environment in a group of people of a similar level of experience. Which class should I join? If you’re a complete beginner or you have had very limited dancing experience in Ballroom and Latin American then the best place to start is our 3 week introductory course. This gives new dancers the opportunity to try a different Ballroom and Latin American dance each week and try the different styles of dancing before committing to our regular beginner classes. Once a student has joined the three week introductory course, or for pupils who have some dance experience, they can then join one of our 4 to 6 week beginner classes. These classes usually focus on one or occasionally two dances over the course of the classes. Routines, various exercises and technique are taught with the aim of studying the dance in more depth than the 3 week course with the target of enabling the student to have the skills to confidently dance at social events at and outside of the school.

FOR SLIGHTLY MORE EXPERIENCED DANCERS

FOUR TO SIX WEEK BEGINNER COURSES

What level am I? Our beginner classes teach a different routine each time we run a course. As we use the professional syllabus of both the IDTA and the ISTD, each time we run a course, for example a 4 week Waltz course, we use routines which have different choreography from the last time the Waltz class ran. This gives students the chance to learn many steps at the relevant level before moving on to more advanced choreography too prematurely. Are you a complete beginner? Join our 3 week introductory class Have you done some dancing before? Try one of our 4-6 week beginner classes

FOR MORE EXPERIENCED DANCERS OR FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ATTENDED OUR BEGINNER COURSES

FOUR TO SIX WEEK INTERMEDIATE COURSES

Want to dance on the fast track? Try private lessons Private Lessons or Group Classes? Private lessons enable students to learn what they want, when they want and at a pace that suits them. Private lessons do cost more than group classes as students benefit from having their own instructor whose sole focus is teaching and developing the student in front of them.

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO TRY SOMETHING NEW AND MORE CHALLENGING

IDTA MEDAL CLASS

Our Location The London Academy Of Dance is based at The Reebok Sports Club in Canary Wharf. Just a two minute walk from Canary Wharf underground station and a 5 minute walk from the DLR, the academy is located above Waitrose opposite the iconic One Canada Square. You do not need to be a member of the reebok club to attend our classes although members of the Reebok club are entitled to certain benefits.

The London Academy of Dance C/o The Reebok Sports Club 16-19 Canada Square Canary Wharf E14 5ER Office: 0207 193 3239 Studio Mobile: 0747 7283 232

Affiliations The Imperial Society of Teachers Of Dancing The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) is one of the world’s leading dance examination boards. From ballet to ballroom, the ISTD has 12 dance faculties covering theatre, dancesport and social dance. No other dance examination board offers as many genres. For more than 110 years the ISTD has provided training for dance teachers and examiners, enabling teachers to enter their students for examinations, develop new techniques and spread the joy of dance. As a registered educational charity, the ISTD’s mission is to educate the public in the art of dancing in all its forms, to promote knowledge of dance, to provide up-to-date techniques for their members, and to maintain and improve teaching standards. The ISTD support their members through updated teaching syllabi and techniques, plus a wide variety of courses, summer schools and congresses. The International Dance Teachers Association The International Dance Teachers’ Association is one of the world’s largest examination boards, covering the full spectrum of dance examinations on a global scale, with over 7,000 members in 55 countries. The Association celebrated its centenary in 2003. The objectives of the Association are: 1. To promote knowledge and foster the art of dance in all its forms. 2. To consult. 3. To maintain and improve teaching standards. 4. To offer a comprehensive range of professional qualifications in all dance genres. 5. To provide and maintain syllabi and technique in all dance genres to train dance for the profession. Principal Greg Gillespie is a highly qualified professional member of the ISTD and the IDTA. He has lectured for both societies in Ballroom and Latin American dancing at the London and nationwide dance congresses.

Testimonials

Testimonials Of the hundreds of dancers who have come through our doors, here is adjust a small selection of testimonials:

Jolene Lee “I’ve been taking private classes with The London Academy Of Dance for the past 3 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I would highly recommend the Academy to anyone looking to take private tuition.”

Arda Eghiyan Ann Howarth

Zoe Clark

“I spend much of my working days at a computer, and so I love to get out onto the dance floor – I find the lessons provide great fun and laughter, and also some much needed exercise. They also make me realise that I should not be limited by my imagination in respect of what I can achieve.”

“I’ve been having lessons with the Academy for about four years. I started in one of the beginner Salsa classes and then went on to private dance lessons. Since then I have taken my Pre-Bronze, Bronze and Silver medals in both Ballroom and Latin.”

“The London Academy of Dance the best place in London for learning Ballroom and Latin American dancing. Not only is there is a warm and friendly atmosphere but the teaching is fantastic. My teacher breakdowns the steps and sequences so it’s not just your feet and body that know what they are doing, but also why they are doing it. Over the past five years, my dancing and my confidence on the dance floor has improved dramatically, I would – and do – recommend the school to anyone looking to start dancing.”

Trudy Nash

Robert Barrow

Ellyn Man

“I have found the teaching to be excellent. In my first few sessions alone I learnt some invaluable tips. The teacher explains things in a very clear structured way which helps to build a strong foundation. I would recommend dance to anyone. It’s a fantastic way of switching off from the stresses of life and a very healthy way to relax”

“My husband, Christopher and I have been coming to the academy classes since last year. Work commitments mean we can’t join a regular group so we have private lessons when we can fit them in. Our teacher, Christy is very patient especially as practise is hard to fit in too. ”

“I have been having private dance lessons with Greg from TLAD for a year now. The lessons were booked for me by a friend who knew that I would never have the courage or the confidence to do it myself. My only regret now is that I didn’t do it earlier!”

Sjane Crowder “I have been taking Ballroom and Latin private tuition with TLAD for just under a year. As an adult novice, I have found the style of instruction TLAD employs instrumental in my steady progress and motivation as a dancer.”

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The London Academy Of Dance, C/o The Reebok Sports Club, 16-19 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5ER [email protected]

www.thelondonacademyofdance.com