More than dance.
A place to belong.
We run dance classes in Sydenham for ages 18 months to adults, and every class starts with a three-week trial.
Where do I start?
Select their age, choose the closest stage, and we'll help with the rest. No dance experience is needed. Just bring comfy clothes and curiosity.
Ages 18 months–3 years
Toddlers
Me and My Adult is a gentle first dance class for toddlers, with you right beside them. Share songs, movement and live piano, and watch their confidence grow.
Saturdays · 45 min · £54.00 a month
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Ages 3–4
Preschool
Mini Musical Stars is a creative introduction to dance and music, with Mrs Maskell, our school pianist, playing for every class.
Saturdays · 30 min · £36.90 a month
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Ages 4–5
Reception
Super Stars combines ISTD Ballet, Modern and Acro in one lively class for children in Reception.
Thursdays or Saturdays · 45 min · £45.00 a month
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Ages 5–7
Years 1 + 2
Galaxy Stars is a vibrant 75-minute weekly class combining ISTD Ballet, Modern and Tap.
Mondays, Tuesdays or Saturdays · 75 min · £63.00 a month
See the classes →Ages 7–10
Years 3+
Take Classic Stars for ISTD Ballet and Lyrical, and/or Dynamic Stars for ISTD Modern and Tap.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays or Saturdays · 75–90 min · £63.00–£71.10 a month
See the classes →Ages 11+
Inters (Intermediate)
Take Classic Stars 3 for ISTD Ballet and Lyrical, and/or Dynamic Stars 3 and 4 for ISTD Modern and Tap.
Tuesdays or Fridays · 90 min · £71.10 a month
See the classes →Ages 14+
Thursday Seniors
Seniors are dancers who have reached the top of the school.
Thursdays · 60 min Ballet, or 90 min Modern and Tap together · £55.80–£79.20 a month
See the classes →Ages 18+
Adult classes
Adult tap and ballet are fun, social and energising classes for every level.
Monday to Wednesday evenings · 45–60 min · £129.60–£144.00 a term
See the classes →Fees include VAT. Every class starts with a three-week trial.
More thana class!
This is your dance home
Learn it. Love it. Develop it.
+ Shine!
Our teachers prepare dancers for shows, festivals and ISTD exams, and the whole studio cheers every small win. We help young people feel capable on stage and everywhere else.
Meet LLDSReal stories from our dance community
★★★★★"To Miss Lovick, thank you so much for the past 15 years. You provided such an amazing safe space where I could express myself and have fun. I will truly miss and cherish LLDS. It will be in my heart forever."
★★★★★"Dear Miss Lovick, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your help and support ever since I joined LLDS. I have loved coming to dance every week and will miss the atmosphere and community of LLDS dearly. Thank you."
★★★★★"To Miss Lovick, thank you so much for teaching me this year, as well as letting me assist alongside you in the younger classes. You are such a great teacher."
Grown-ups, we've got you
Simple steps to their first class.
- 01Select age
- 02We suggest a class and a day
- 03Three-week trial, then decide Book a trialHow the trial works