Why choose London Dance Academy for your Event managment and production? From complete dry hire to event management and production, London Dance Academy specialises in bespoke immersive events across genres. Did you know that here at London Dance Academy we have a team of highly experienced event staff? Using circus and aerial arts, pole dance, burlesque and cabaret. We can manage everything from…
Yoga Retreat in Sri Lanka!Join us for Yoga – Adventure – Splits Therapy – Ayurveda – Beach – Culture Melissa is the CEO and founder of London Dance Academy. She is also a yoga teacher with over 2 decades of knowledge in anatomy and various dance disciplines. Born in Sri Lanka, she is a proud…
Due to popular demand, we’ve reintroduced our Weekly Unlimited package, which gives you access to all our studio and online classes, as well as LDA(play), our on-demand video library! This weekly package gives you all this for £99 for 7 days. Do you have a week off and want to plan an exciting staycation in…
The Halloween online Video Contest 2024 is now open. Calling all creatures of the night – it’s competition time! Enter the London Dance Academy Halloween online video contest 2024 and be in with a chance to win some frighteningly good prizes! Get creative with a spooky costume, some killer choreo and send us your video…
Are you planning a Team Day Out? We can make your next team-building day a truly unique experience – whether you’re after a fun day out or a bit of a challenge for yourself and your colleagues. From bespoke aerial yoga, circus, burlesque or pole dancing classes to immersive themed events for product launches, branded…
Who amongst us doesn’t secretly dream of being able to do the Splits? At London Dance Academy, we’re here to turn that dream into reality—safely and permanently. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your flexibility, our splits classes are designed for everyone. Join us online or in-person and start your journey today! How…
To say thank you for signing up to our newsletter, we’re sending you an offer! The newsletter will have all the latest on classes, workshops, offers and events. To start you off, we’ll send you the link to a one-off pack of 3 studio classes for only £30! You can choose from a wide range…
Whether you are completely new to pole dancing or looking to visit our studio, take a look here to see what level will be right for you. Pole dancing is an exciting and empowering experience, and at London Dance Academy, we’re dedicated to guiding you every step of the way! Whether you’re a complete beginner…
“‘Squeeze!’ my pole dancing instructor Melissa reminds me.” Lauren Clark from The Sun newspaper tries pole dancing at London Dance Academy. “It doesn’t feel like a fitness class. It’s fun and never boring,” says Melissa, of the increased interest in the discipline. “And now that it’s viewed as a respectable sport, it’s becoming even more…
Yoga – Culture – Adventure and Wild Safari! If someone was to ask you what was the best day of your life, what would you say? It’s a hard question to answer. When we asked Melissa she answered instantly but said there were 2. The day she first saw Cleo the leopard and the day…
As we step into spring, we want to inform you about some adjustments to our pricing structure at London Dance Academy. Why the Change? We understand that change can be daunting, but as costs across the board continue to rise, we must adapt to ensure the sustainability of our studio. Over the years, we’ve strived…
We’re thrilled to announce the return of Ballet classes to our timetable at London Dance Academy! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience with Ballet, our classes are designed to cater to adults of all levels. Join us as we dive into the world of Ballet and start a journey of strength, grace, and…
Close your eyes and imagine you’re laying at the edge of a cool, clear stream, surrounded by nature’s soothing symphony. This serene imagery is the gateway to this 11-minute guided meditation with Melissa, a seasoned practitioner and the heart behind Splits Therapy. Melissa’s voice gently guides you through the Clear Water Meditation, creating a mental…
We are so proud to present our winners for the Halloween online video contest 2023. Originating in 2020 the Halloween Pole video contest was a way to keep our London Dance Academy community connected as well having a bit of fun when those long lockdown nights drew in. In 2023 we also opened the competition…
Flexible Foundations: A beginner’s guide to improving your flexibility Flexibility is an important aspect of overall fitness and health, yet it is often overlooked by beginners who are just starting their fitness journey. Many people think that they need to be naturally flexible to begin with, but the truth is that flexibility can be improved…
We’d like to thank and congratulate everyone that was part of our iconic Night Market. We think it’s safe to say this was the first event of its kind. All our vendors made it a great place to shop, and we’re especially proud of our Pole and Aerial babies who performed for the very first…
London Dance Academy introduce affordable, essential classes for our community. At London Dance Academy, we understand the challenges of a rising cost of living. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce LDA Essentials, a series of community classes designed to make dance accessible to everyone. Priced at only £10, these classes cover a wide range of…
The first ever Pole & Aerial Night Market is Saturday 22nd April, 7pm – Late We’d love to invite you to the first London Dance Academy Pole & Aerial Night Market of its kind. A night especially for the LDA community where we can get together, catch up and maybe even have a dance. We’re running…
London Dance academy has been offering Aerial Yoga since 2010 after we became one of the first studios to bring AntiGravity Yoga to London. Since then we are proud to say we have nurtured and supported students and teachers into this new and exciting mix of Aerial Arts and Yoga. In our blog four teachers…
An Icelandic Winter’s Tale Melissa is very sad that she won’t be able to run the Free Splits Therapy Online class we had planned for the 22nd of December, as Loki worked his mischief and decided to keep her in Iceland! Despite her best efforts, she doesn’t have access to a stable internet connection so…
Frequently asked questions – online classes FAQs Welcome to our online classes. At the start of the pandemic, we transferred many of our classes online, and even though we’ve come through, we found our students loved training this way, so we decided to keep our online timetable. We also created the brand new LDA(Play) our…
At first, setting up a pole and poling from home might sound daunting. But during the first lockdown, lots of us took on the challenge! Take part in any of London Dance Academy’s online pole classes through LDA(live) from the studio or LDA(play) on-demand and you will see that every student has a different set…
Originating in 2020 the Halloween Pole video contest was a way to keep our London Dance Academy community connected as well having a bit of fun when those long lockdown nights drew in. Last year’s contest brought with it some new contenders as training and filming in the studio was a possibility and it was…
If you’re searching for the ideal gift for a friend, family member, or dance enthusiast, look no further than our gift cards. Our gift cards can be used for any class, membership, or even for purchasing official London Dance Academy dance and training clothing. With a gift card in hand, the recipient has the freedom…
Welcome to the London Dance Academy online shop, your one-stop destination for all your dance-related needs. Whether you’re looking for the perfect dance gear or a thoughtful gift for a pole dance enthusiast, we have you covered. Our online shop offers a wide range of products, including gift cards, pole grip, workout gear, kneepads, hoodies,…
We’ve all been there when the spin just becomes too much, so here are some top Spinning Pole tips from our expert teacher Miriam for overcoming spinning pole nausea. #1 Accept it as part of the process! Any time any of us has a long break from spinning pole, teachers included, we have to overcome…
The the benefits, the teaching techniques and the intensity are all different in our Aerial classes. Which class to choose depends what you want from your training. We’s asked our teachers to explain the differences below to help you find your new favourite class. What is Aerial Yoga? Aerial Yoga is a slow restorative yoga…
Pole competitions can seem like a minefield. There are so many out there, with varying levels of details on their websites. It can feel like an intimidating scene if you are a newcomer to the world of competitive pole. Here at London Dance Academy, we are incredibly proud of our reputation for competition winning teachers…
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that London Dance Academy was awarded a grant as part of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. More than £100 million was awarded to cultural organisations in this round of support from the Culture Recovery Fund. What the Culture Recovery Fund means to London Dance Academy This grant will be…
We think learning to spot properly is just as important as nailing the extreme tricks. London Dance Academy founder Melissa explains why spotting in Pole Dance and Aerial Classes has always been an important element of teaching for her. What is spotting for pole dance tricks in layman’s terms? In the most basic terms, a…
London Dance Academy held another sold out event to showcase our talented teachers and steadfast students in an Alice in Wonderland themed night where passion met art. We invited our performers to embody the Wonderland theme across three rooms of entertainment and delight, our goal to elicit feelings of curiosity and desire. The venue –…
Pilates is a whole-body exercise method focused on building lean strength, especially in the core abdominal area. And improving flexibility, alignment, posture, balance and mobility of muscles and joints, as well as achieving an ideal working together of mind and body. The mind-body connection is a key aspect of Pilates. It ensures the right muscles…
A lot of you reading this will be very familiar with London Dance Academy. The current teachers, our studios, our timetable and our pole dance levels. (Addict Members, we see you!) However, many of you probably don’t know the history of the wild ride it’s been to get here. Almost 20 year’s has flown by…
As dancers, we are always trying new things. Always exploring new moves, new genres, new ways of doing things we already know. We introduced LDA(Play) so more people can join our classes from wherever you are in the world. Dance is a universal language In 2020, London Dance Academy decided to make a move to…
Come and learn essential acrobatic techniques such as dropbacks, kickovers, handstands and forearm balances, contortionism and acrobalance, as well as aerial conditioning in our acro and contortion classes. Book Acro classes in our timetable No matter what your skill level is, your performance will benefit tremendously from the foundational, strength building principles behind these techniques. Or push your…
Are you missing the little London Dance Academy rituals? Arriving at the studio to see all the familiar faces? Hugs and kisses from your favourite people? Knowing you have left the world outside and entered into our little sanctuary? Well we are missing you too! Although it is a different experience to joining us in…
Gloria! Kabarett is a magical event hosted by London Dance Academy on the 7th of August 2021. We are hosting at a legendary venue in Central London. It is part of a series of celebrations that we organise to reinforce our support and love for our LBGTQIA+ community. Last year you voted our digital festival…
Are you ready to give pole dancing a go? Come along to one of our Discover Pole Dancing classes and give it a try! Classes are run several times per week at our Old Street Studio and last 1 hour. What to expect? During the class you will be taught basic pole moves including spins,…
Our therapeutic range of classes are exclusive to London Dance Academy, and are developed in-house for people who want to train and progress in a supported environment with less grrrr and more oooooooh. If you are a little nervous, or have had an injury and want to get back to training safely, all these classes…
We are so proud to present our winners for the Halloween Pole video contest 2020. Our Halloween video contest was a way to keep our London Dance Academy community connected as well having a bit of fun when those long lockdown nights drew in. We decided to run this contest just to cheer our family…
It might not be back to school yet, but for many of us we are now in the Back to Pole period! Some people have had great home pole set ups and have been enjoying our online classes every day. Whilst some have had less than ideal home pole set ups that meant they couldn’t…
Check out our amazing teacher Andrew in this beautiful piece in this months Attitude Magazine. Andrew suffered a life-changing motorbike accident, which completely shattered his leg. After years of pain, determination and a life-changing operation, Andrew competed and WON at the World Pole Championships in Canada in 2019. Read the full story in Attitude Magazine…
Covid 19 Update January 2021: Happy New Year beautiful family! Even though this isn’t the start to 2021 we were all hoping for, we’re keeping a close eye on government announcements, and our doors will be flung open just as soon as we’re able to. We are blessed with such a close community, and…
We have been emotionally overwhelmed and sick in our hearts to see so much suffering. We were waiting to make a statement about the Black Lives Matter movement because we just didn’t know what to say, and didn’t want to be another echo chamber in the sea of voices on social media. The world is…
Welcome to Gloria Digital Pride Festival streamed online from London Dance Academy, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2020. The first online Pride event. Tickets available at https://tinyurl.com/gloriadigitalpride It’s one of the hardest times ever to be working in the performing and creative arts, but that also means it’s one of the most important times…
We are determined to use this time indoors to get everyone their SPLITS !! So we have added splits classes everyday for everyone!! And if perfecting your box splits, front splits, pancake or swim throughs isn’t enough, our friends in BOOMKATS Pole Dance Clothes are offering a 50 Euro voucher in their online shop in…
With the latest announcement that gyms and other facilities can open as planned on 12th April, we wanted to address some of your most frequently asked questions to hopefully bring some peace of mind as to how we will be keeping all of our students safe, following the Covid 19 guidelines when we welcome you…
Hi all, COVID 19 UPDATE November 2nd 2020: Having our community back together has been an absolute joy. We’ve done our best to provide a stable and sane environment, when so much around us just doesn’t make sense. We all know that lockdown is happening again, so how do we stay united and go forward from here.…
Achieve Your Splits Goals with London Dance Academy’s Splits Therapy Class Have you ever marvelled at the flexibility of dancers on Strictly Come Dancing and wished you could do the splits like them? Well, you’re not alone! Many people aspire to achieve this impressive feat, and London Dance Academy has the perfect solution for you.…
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Our antigravity, pole dancing and circus performers and teachers are always busy appearing in shows and events or competing at national and international levels. But we will try to pin them down for interviews and make sure you get all your questions answered in our blog.
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We are always happy to help you with your event. Whether it’s a party, group outing, team building day or any other occasion. We can supply a wide range of super-talented performers and teachers as well as event organisers.
For any questions about events, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: 020 3490 1018 or bookings@londondanceacademy.co.uk.