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18 Years
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Your Premier Dance School in Ealing, West London
Established in 2008, SA Dance is a West London-based dance school dedicated to fostering technical excellence and artistic expression in a supportive environment. Our international faculty delivers small-group classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, and Acro for ages 3 to adults, prioritising individual development and mental wellbeing. With a focus on creativity and confidence-building, we provide performance opportunities at prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall while maintaining a family-oriented community ethos. 
Services
Ballet
Jazz
Contemporary
Tap
Acro
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of experience delivering tailored dance education
- Our faculty includes Royal Ballet-trained and international master teachers
- We provide performance opportunities at iconic venues like the Royal Albert Hall
- Small class sizes ensure individualised attention and progress
- We combine technical excellence with mental wellbeing support
What people say
Incredible teachers
Inclusive environment
Confidence-building
Professional organisation
Creative expression
Services
Ballet Classes
Our Ballet program develops technical precision and grace through RAD-certified instruction. Students progress from foundational techniques to advanced repertoire, building strength, discipline and artistic expression. Classes cater to ages 3+ with performance opportunities in annual productions.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary classes focus on emotional expression and physical storytelling. Using breath and energy-based techniques, students explore improvisation and choreography. Classes include core strengthening and flexibility training, suitable for ages 8+ with options for pre-professional development.
Jazz Dance
Jazz classes combine technical skill with creative expression, teaching syncopated rhythms and energetic choreography. Students develop coordination and stage presence through Broadway-style and commercial jazz repertoires, with examination options available from age 6.
Tap Classes
Tap programs teach percussive footwork and musicality through structured technique classes. Students learn to create rhythmic patterns while developing coordination and timing. Classes are available for children aged 4+ and adults at all skill levels.
Acro Dance
Acro combines dance and acrobatics to develop strength, flexibility and control. Classes focus on safe progressions for tumbling, balances and limbering, integrating these skills into dance routines. Suitable for ages 6+ with emphasis on technical safety.
People
Aretha Marques
Artistic Director
With 25+ years teaching experience, Aretha specialises in Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary. She choreographs annual productions and leads teacher training programs while maintaining active involvement in community dance initiatives.
Roberta Marquez
Royal Ballet Master Teacher
Former Royal Ballet Principal dancer with 10+ years teaching experience. Roberta specialises in classical ballet technique and mentoring advanced students through professional development pathways.
Sara Beatrice Larsson
Contemporary Master Teacher
Swedish-trained contemporary specialist with 15 years teaching experience across Europe. Sara develops innovative choreography and leads workshops on improvisation techniques for intermediate to advanced students.
Giuliana Caiazzo
Ballet Senior Teacher
Italian-trained Vaganova method specialist with 12 years experience teaching ballet and jazz. Giuliana prepares students for examinations while focusing on injury prevention and technical development.
Aria Tilah
Acro & Jazz Teacher
RAD-certified instructor with expertise in Acro and Jazz dance. Aria teaches from Pre-Primary to Advanced levels, combining technical precision with creative expression in a safe learning environment.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, and Acro classes for ages 3 to adults, following RAD and ISTD examination frameworks where applicable.
Do you accept beginners?
Yes, all our classes welcome beginners. We offer Tiny Steps for ages 3-4 and beginner levels for older children and adults.
Are online classes available?
We provide virtual classes with live instruction and recorded sessions, maintaining continuity during lockdowns and for remote participants.
How can I try a class?
Book a free taster session through our website to experience our teaching approach before committing to regular classes.
Do you offer performance opportunities?
Yes, students participate in annual shows and external performances at venues like the Royal Albert Hall and Trafalgar Square.
What makes SA Dance unique?
We combine technical excellence with mental wellbeing support, small class sizes, and a family-oriented community in our Ealing studios.
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Reviews (5)
Yolanda Alvarez
Mar 01, 2021
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SA Dance is a fantastic place. Great and encouraging teachers providing a full range of enjoyable, fun and challenging dance disciplines, including tap dance, modern jazz, ballet and contemporary. They also have capabilities for specialist groups (i.e. associate programmes) to stretch pupils abilities. Our daughter is quickly improving her dancing skills and making lots of new friends. The professionalism and dedication of the teachers are remarkable, it can be felt they really love what they do and are able to communicate their passion.
Laura Cross
Feb 26, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality
We love SA Dance. My daughters have been going since they were young and love it. The school is so well organised and even during lockdown kept everyone's spirits up with high quality interactive dance lessons. Fantastic teachers and couldn't ask for anything more.
We love SA Dance. My daughters have been going since they were young and love it. The school is so well organised and even during lockdown kept everyone's spirits up with high quality interactive dance lessons. Fantastic teachers and couldn't ask for anything more.
Alessandra Cenci
Feb 23, 2021
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My daughter was recently enrolled with Sa Dance and I have to express how delighted we are with the way she was integrated within the class. The attention the teachers had for her and the other children is outstanding. The teachers have been so attentive even during lockdown. In addition the online classes have been very creative and very easy for our daughter to follow and participate. I cannot express how delighted we are with Sa Dance and highly recommend them. They have been exceptional.
Giulia Coke
Feb 18, 2021
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I love dancing with SA Dance. I joined the school 4 years ago and am so glad I did. At that time, I did not believe in myself and I was afraid of not being able to dance anymore as I stopped doing any kind of physical activity for quite a long time, almost 5 years. The positivity, professionalism and knowledge of the teachers made my dream come true. After just one year my body responded to every movement and I was in full control of my muscles. I was also able to dance on points, something that I thought was impossible. This is another quality of SA Dance; teachers have a great dedication to their
Anna Mackenzie
Feb 16, 2021
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I have found SA Dance so inclusive of all ages, abilities and body shapes. They have grown my confidence and athletic ability and always challenge me to improve. SA Dance is a real family and I can't recommend them highly enough
