ABOUT us: DAKODA’S DANCE ACADEMY
About Dakoda's Dance Academy: Offering Children's Dance Classes & Performing Arts classes in London.
About us : Dakoda’s Dance Academy is a well-established dance school that has been providing dance classes to the central London community for over 14 years. We are proud to be a part of this community and to offer a wide range of dance classes for children of all ages and abilities.
We started out in 2009 with just a few ballet and tap classes, but we have since grown to offer over 26 classes in 10 disciplines, including RAD Ballet, Tap & Jazz, Hip-Hop, Street Dance, and more. We also offer a comprehensive list of private tutors who can teach in your home or venue of your choice.
Our mission is to provide a fun and supportive environment where children can learn and grow as dancers. We believe that dance is a powerful tool that can help children develop their physical, emotional, and social skills. We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality instruction and the best possible experience.
Here are some of the things that make Dakoda's Dance Academy unique:
- We are a family-owned and operated business.
- We have a long history of providing quality dance instruction.
- We offer a wide range of dance and Performing Arts classes classes for all ages and abilities.
- We have a team of experienced and qualified instructors.
- We are located in a convenient location in Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Fulham & Belgravia
If you are looking for a fun and supportive environment where your child can learn and grow as a dancer, then Dakoda’s Dance Academy is the perfect place for you.
Legal Information
- All students must have a parent/guardian fill out our online application form before starting classes.
- It is the parents responsibility to be aware of Dakoda’s Dance Academy fees and school policies such as watching days, exam dates, when DDA is open & closed.
- DDA will post all such information on the DDA website as well as emailing newsletters each term. It is the parents responsibility to regularly check the website and ensure they are kept informed.
- Regulation uniform must be worn to all classes- please check our ‘Dance Styles’ page for details. For safety reasons, no jewellery is allowed. Hair should be in a bun for all ballet classes 5 years +.
- Dakoda’s Dance Academy is not responsible for before or after care of students. Students should arrive 10-15 mins before their class and picked up promptly after.
- Fees are payable per term and should be paid promptly before the start of the term. The total terms fees will vary slightly each term dependent on how many classes we can hold in each term.
- Late fees (fees unpaid before the students third lesson) are subject to a £25.00 “late fee”
- Single trial classes are only available to new students.
- An annual registration fee (non-refundable) per family, is required upon joining the Academy.
- Fees are non-refundable except in cases of injury or extreme circumstances and at the discretion of the Director.
- Drop in Classes are at the discretion of the Director.
How to book a class?
Booking a class is eassy with our online booking software.
1. Choose either a trial class or a full terms class
2. Fill in your details, then your Child’s.
3. Select the school you are interested in, your Child’s age/ability and what dance class you would like to try.
4. Please read our Terms & Conditions carefully.
5. Payment can be made online via our Stripe payment method.
6. You will then receive a confirmation of your booking.
We offer a variety of class styles. Our after-school and Saturday classes are available at over 4 locations in Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Fulham (Fulham Boys School), and Belgravia, making it easy for your child to find a convenient class near your home.
In addition to our breakdance classes, we offer a range of dance styles that cater to children of all ages and skill levels.
Children’s dance classes include:
- Classical Ballet
- Beginner Ballet
- Street Dance
- Tap Dance
- Jazz Dance
- Acrobatics /Gymnastics & Tricks
- Singing
- Drama
- Performing Arts | Musical Theatre
- Lyrical Dance
- Contemporary
- Adult & Me Ballet
- Modern
- SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities)
- RADS Ballet