From Little Steps To Big Dreams

Where Little Dancers Begin Big Dreams

Nurturing children from their very first steps through ballet ,movement and creative dance . As they grow, dancers can progress naturally into our Junior and Senior Academy Discover Little Ballet Academy →

Developing Dancers and Performers of all ages..

Classes from age 7 through to adults , including Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz/lyrical and Exercise . IDTA examinations, performance opportunities and pathways for dancers who want to develop their skills . . Explore Our Classes →

Inspiring The Next Generation of Dance Teachers...

Training the next generation of qualified, confident and inspiring Professional IDTA - Accredited dance teacher training for those Starting or developing a career in dance teaching Discover Train to Teach Dance →

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AUTUMN TERM DATES 2026

Tuesday 1st September – Sunday 13th December 2026

Half-Term Closure

Monday 26th October – Sunday 1st November 2026 inclusive

IDTA Examinations

IDTA examinations are provisionally booked for:

Saturday 12th December 2026

There will be no regular classes on the examination day.

Mock Examinations

Mock examinations will take place during normal class times during the week of:

19th – 24th October 2026

Pupils entered for examinations may also be required to attend additional preparation classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during examination week. These will be added to the timetable nearer the time.

If your child needs to leave school early to attend examination preparation, we can provide an official letter confirming their IDTA examination commitments.

Saturday Closure

The Academy will be closed on:

Saturday 26th September 2026

due to a family wedding.

Saturday classes therefore run for a 12-week term.

TUESDAY CLASSES

14-Week Term

Tuesday 1st September – Tuesday 8th December

Time	Class	Term Fee	Teacher
11.00 - 12.00 12.00 – 3.00pm	New Babies Ballet Class (taking bookings for 2027) Teacher Training Course	£38 (four week trial) Fully Booked	Miss Natalie Miss Natalie
4.30 – 3.00pm	Private Lesson	Fully Booked	Miss Natalie
5.15pm – 6.00pm	Grade 3 Ballet	£182	Miss India
5.15pm – 6.15pm	Grade 4 Ballet	£210	Miss Natalie
6.15pm – 7.00pm	Senior Tap Grade 2,3,4	£182	Miss India
7.00pm – 8.00pm	Adult Tap Beginners/Improvers	£210 (Fully Booked)	Miss India
8.00pm – 9.00pm	Adult Beginners Ballet PBT Fitness	£210	Miss India

WEDNESDAY CLASSES

14-Week Term

Wednesday 2nd September – Wednesday 9th December 2026

Time	Class	Term Fee	Teacher

12.00pm – 1.00pm	New Adult Beginners Ballet for All	£62.00 (4 weeks)	Miss Natalie
1.30pm – 3.30pm	Teacher Training Course	Fully Booked	Miss Natalie
4.30pm – 5.00pm	New Preparatory Ballet ages 4 - 7 yrs	£182	Miss Natalie
5.00pm – 5.45pm	Junior Grade 1 Tap	£182	Miss Natalie
5.45pm – 7.30pm	Junior Grade 2 Ballet	£182 (Fully Booked)	Miss Natalie
7.30pm – 8.30pm	Senior Grade 5 Ballet Boys	£210	Miss Natalie
7.30pm – 7.45pm	Senior Grade 5 Ballet & Pointe Girls	£259	Miss Natalie

SATURDAY CLASSES

12-Week Term

Saturday 5th September – Saturday 5th December 2026

Closed Saturday 26th September 2026

Time	Class	Term Fee	Teacher
10.00am – 10.30am	First Steps Prep Ballet	£114	Miss Natalie
10.30am – 11.00am	Babies Ballet	£114 (Fully Booked)	Miss Natalie
11.00am – 11.45am	Primary Ballet	£156 (Fully Booked )	Miss Natalie
11.45am – 12.30pm	Pre-Primary Ballet	£156	Miss Natalie
12.30pm – 2.00pm	Inter/adv 1 Ballet	£256	Miss Natalie
2.00pm – 2.45pm	Grade 2 Ballet	£156	Miss Natalie
4.30pm – 6.30pm Little Pink Parties advanced bookings only	We are currently taking bookings for 2027.

NEW CLASSES WE ARE CONSIDERING

We are currently looking at introducing several new classes and additional opportunities during the coming term.

These classes are not yet confirmed, as we first need to establish whether there is sufficient interest to run them.

If you, your child or someone you know may be interested in any of the following, please let us know.

Parent and Me and a Cup of Tea

Ages 12–24 Months

A fun and interactive class where parents and babies can enjoy music, movement, props and ballet-inspired activities together.

A lovely introduction to dance that encourages bonding, confidence, coordination and early development and afterwards chat with a complimentary tea or coffee.

Additional Weekday Baby Ballet - Tuesday 3.30pm - 4.00pm

Ages 2–4 Years

Our Saturday Baby Ballet classes continue to be popular, so we are considering adding an additional weekday afternoon session.

This would provide another opportunity for our youngest dancers to enjoy ballet, music, imaginative movement and creative activities.

We are excited about expanding the Academy and creating even more opportunities for our dancers, from our youngest pupils through to adults.

20 Years. Three Academies. One Dance Family

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West London Dance Academy has been established in Chiswick since 2006, celebrating 20 years of inspiring dancers in 2026.

Conveniently located in Chiswick, our welcoming dance school is easily accessible by car, bus and Underground, with Chiswick Park and Gunnersbury stations nearby, a bus stop close to the studio and easy access from the A4. We are also just a short walk from Chiswick High Road and local amenities.

We offer Ballet, Tap, Contemporary Modern Jazz and PBT, with classes and private lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities. We also offer professional teacher training and Ballerina Parties.

As an IDTA Accredited Dance School, we are proud of our 100% pass rate in IDTA examinations, with experienced, highly qualified teachers who are passionate about developing every dancer.

Our unique three - academy pathway offers a complete journey through dance - from those very first steps, to professional training and a professional teaching career

🌸 STARTING — Little Ballet Academy
Dance begins with fun! Children can start from as young as 6 months, developing coordination, musicality, confidence and a love of movement through age-appropriate classes.
As they grow, so does their training. From as young as 4 years old, children can take part in fun, age-appropriate IDTA examinations, giving them a wonderful sense of achievement and progression. They can also perform in our shows and events, building confidence and creating memories along the way.
Most importantly, Little Ballet Academy is the beginning of their journey, not the end. Children can progress naturally into West London Dance Academy and continue their dance training as they grow.

🩰 DANCING — West London Dance Academy
At West London Dance Academy, dancers can develop from beginner through to advanced levels in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary Modern Jazz and PBT.
From IDTA Grade 1 onwards, our graded qualifications can contribute UCAS Tariff points, supporting students who wish to continue into further education.
For those who aspire to professional training, we develop strong technique, performance skills and confidence to help dancers prepare for auditions for professional dance schools and specialist training programmes.
Our dancers have successfully progressed to leading institutions including ArtsEd, Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, Royal Ballet School/White Lodge, London Studio Centre and English National Ballet, as well as progressing into our own teacher-training pathway.

🎓 TEACHING — Train to Teach Dance
For dancers who discover that they want to share their passion with others, the journey can continue into Train to Teach Dance.
Our students can progress from dancer to qualified teacher, including the IDTA Level 3 Diploma in Dance Teaching Assistant and further professional teacher training.

**From first steps to first examination.
From examinations to performance and professional training.
From dancer to teacher.**
One dance family supporting every stage of the journey

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WLDA Dance Studio , Chiswick Methodist Church Grounds, Sutton Court Road. W4 4NL.

Fully equipped with mirrors, barres and sprung floor, waiting area and cloakroom. parking in Barrowgate road, drop off area in the church grounds . nearest train station - Chiswick nearest undergrounds - Chiswick Park & Gunnersbury

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Our dance uniform and merchandise

Please use the link to go straight to our uniform and merchandise page . With the dance wear please order 1 age size bigger upwards and use the graded description in brackets for the correct uniform for example (prep-primary ) dance shoes as your UK shoes size and all logo print items your usually size (use the sizing charts) . https://www.ruddyduckprintshop.co.uk/west-london-dance-academy/

About Miss Natalie Parnell

Miss Natalie Parnell is the Principal & Director of West London Dance Academy. She is a Fellow of both the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD), also holding the Diploma in Dance Education (DDE).
She gained her teaching qualifications in Ballet, Tap, and Contemporary Modern Jazz after graduating from dance college at just 19 years old. Following her training, she enjoyed a successful professional performance career, working with choreographers and companies including Wayne Sleep and the late Roy Castle, while teaching at Pineapple Studios in London.
At 22, Miss Natalie opened her own dance school in Kent, training students across England and Europe to teacher status, with a 95% distinction rate in Ballet, Tap, and Modern Jazz examinations. After selling her school, she achieved her Fellowships qualifications in Ballet , Modern Jazz, Tap and Disco Freestyle in IDTA and ISTD with Distinctions and qualified as an Adjudicator for the British Dance Council, adjudicating alongside the late Len Goodman.
In 2010, she taught with a Hungarian Ballet Company, training performers and teachers in IDTA Ballet Associate, before joining West London Dance Academy in 2011. She became Principal in 2016 and opened her own fully equipped dance studio in 2020, creating a professional environment for high-quality training.
Miss Natalie has also choreographed and trained dancers for major productions, rehearsals, and charity events, collaborating with artists, pop bands, and television productions including S Club 7, ITV’s Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Take Away, Loose Women, and BBC Strictly Come Dancing.

After teaching all ages , for over 30 years, she developed Teacher Training Courses that are individually tailored to each dancer — whether via scholarship, intensive training, private tuition, in-person, or online. Our Train To Teach Dance courses are designed for all ages, from young dancers to adults, because every dancer’s journey is different.