Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Eton
Established in 1974, Susan Handy Dance has been a cornerstone of dance education for over five decades. Our school offers comprehensive training in ballet, modern jazz, tap, contemporary, and creative dance for students aged 18 months to adults. Led by principal Levi Knock and founder Susan Handy, our team of highly qualified instructors includes DBS-checked professionals with extensive performance and teaching experience. We prioritize classical training foundations while fostering individuality through innovative programs like the Rambert Grades syllabus.Our commitment to excellence is evidenced by students securing places at prestigious vocational schools and participating in high-profile performances at venues like Sadler's Wells and the Royal Albert Hall. With live piano accompaniment in ballet classes and a focus on both technical mastery and artistic expression, we provide a nurturing environment where students develop physical discipline, creativity, and confidence. Our outreach initiatives through the Susan Handy Dance Company demonstrate our dedication to community engagement through dance.
Services
Ballet Classes
Modern Jazz
Tap Dance
Contemporary Dance
GCSE Dance
Acrobatic Arts
Floor-Barre
Creative Movement
Adult Ballet
Body Conditioning
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of excellence in dance education
- Principal trained at Arts Educational School and Laine Theatre Arts
- Live piano accompaniment in all ballet classes
- DBS-checked instructors with vocational teaching qualifications
- Students regularly gain places at Royal Ballet School and Elmhurst Ballet School
Associations and certifications
- Cecchetti Classical Ballet Society
- Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
- Rambert Grades
What people say
Amazing show
Wonderful experience
Professional production
Excellent teachers
Great community
Services
Ballet Classes
Our Cecchetti ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression. Students train with live piano accompaniment, progressing through graded levels while building strength, posture, and discipline. The curriculum prepares dancers for vocational training and professional careers.
Modern Jazz
Modern jazz classes combine technical training with performance skills. Students learn Broadway-style choreography and commercial dance techniques, developing versatility for stage and screen opportunities.
Tap Dance
Tap instruction focuses on rhythm creation and musicality. Classes enhance coordination while preparing students for examinations and performance opportunities in both traditional and contemporary styles.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary classes emphasize creative movement and emotional expression. The Rambert Grades syllabus develops technical versatility while encouraging individual artistic development through improvisation and choreography.
GCSE Dance
This full GCSE qualification combines technical training with theoretical study. Students develop performance skills while exploring choreography and critical appreciation of dance as an art form.
People
Levi Knock
Principal
Former West End performer with extensive teaching qualifications, Levi leads the school with expertise in classical ballet and modern dance pedagogy.
Susan Handy
Founder
A Royal Ballet School graduate with decades of teaching experience, Susan established the school in 1974 and remains a respected figure in dance education.
Helen Imison
Head of Modern Dance
Qualified dance educator with expertise in GCSE curriculum development and choreography for theatrical productions.
Phoebe Gray
Classical Ballet Teacher
Cecchetti-qualified instructor with performance experience, specializing in early years dance education.
Courtney Boyle
Tap Specialist
Acrobatic Arts certified teacher with international performance experience in commercial dance and Bollywood productions.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer Cecchetti ballet, modern jazz, tap, contemporary, acrobatic arts, and creative movement classes for all ages.
Do you offer adult dance classes?
Yes, we provide ballet, contemporary, and tap classes for adults of all experience levels.
How do I register for classes?
Complete our online registration form and pay the £20 registration fee to start your trial class.
Are exams available?
We offer Cecchetti ballet and ISTD examinations from pre-primary to vocational levels.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in biennial Eton College theatre productions and community outreach performances.
