Lucy Abbott Dance

About

Dance School opening in July 2026.

PROFESSIONAL DANCE EDUCATION FOR ALL

Lucy Abbott

2016 - 2019

BA (Hons) Ballet Education

Licentiate
Royal Academy of Dance

2023

Progressing Ballet Technique

I grew up dancing in Suffolk and completed my vocational exams in Ballet, Tap & Modern with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) & Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). I was a Suffolk Ballet Scholar, attended the ISTD Ballet awards and was selected to dance the Grade 4 ISTD ballet syllabus for the teacher training DVDs. I danced with the Company of Four, English Youth Ballet and later on the Chelmsford Ballet Company.

At 18 I moved to London to train at the RAD, graduating in 2019 with a BA (Hons) in Ballet Education & Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance.

Upon graduating I began teaching at Dulwich Ballet School where I taught dancers from Pre-Primary through to Advanced 2. I entered many dancers for ballet exams and awards and am proud to say dancers consistently achieved high examination results. I provided private tuition for those interested in pursuing further vocational training with many going on to train with the top vocational schools. I also provided 1 to 1 tuition for those who benefitted from a more individualised teaching environment. I took an active role in choreographing full scale ballets and ran a successful dance camps during the summer holidays.

I taught extra curricular ballet & dance clubs at Alleyns Junior School, choreographing for their annual dance show and Year 6 performance.

I attend regular CPD events & have up to date DBS, First Aid & Safe Guarding Certificates & a Professional Chaperones Licence.

2025

ISTD Teaching Qualifications

What Syllabi do we follow?

Royal Academy of Dance Ballet

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet syllabus is a globally respected training system which carefully considered children's physical and cognitive development. The syllabus is engaging and varied, incorporating orchestral music, character dance & props to inspire creativity, performance & musicality whilst developing a strong technical foundation.

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Tap & Modern

The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) Tap syllabus develops the physical ability to communicate through movement, sound & rhythm in an expressive & artistic way.

The ISTD Modern Theatre syllabus trains versatile, disciplined, and technically accurate dancers. It develops a strong foundation in modern, jazz, and theatrical dance styles through structured progression.

Classes

We offer combined Ballet & Tap Classes for dancers in Preschool, Pre Primary & Primary (approx 2 - 7 years). Together these dance styles help children to establish an excellent foundation for future dance training, supporting them in growing into confident & versatile dancers.

Dancers will have the opportunity to take RAD & ISTD exams & awards if they choose.

2 - 4 years

Preschool

RAD Dance To Your Own Tune

Mon 1:45pm | Tue 1:45pm

(Mon & Tue 45 minute class)

Reception & Year 1

Pre Primary

RAD Pre Primary Ballet

ISTD Pre Primary Tap

Mon 4:15pm |

(45 minute class)

Year 1 +

Primary

RAD Primary Ballet

ISTD Primary Tap

Mon 5pm | Fri 4:15pm

(45 minute class)

From Grade 1, Ballet is studied separately in its own dedicated class.

The Modern Theatre syllabus is introduced from Grade 1 and is in a combined class with Tap.

Please get in contact if you have a dancer of a higher grade who is interested in joining us - we have some flexibility with timetabling so may be able to put on a suitable class

Year 2 +

Grade 1 Ballet

RAD

Mon 6:30pm

(45 minute class)

Year 2 +

Grade 1 Tap & Modern

ISTD

Mon 5:45pm

(45 minute class)

Our Teenage Ballet Class is for teens beginning Ballet for the first time or for returning to Ballet after some time off!

Year 7 +

Teenage Ballet

Mon 7:15pm

(1 hour class)

The vocational syllabus further develops ballet technique through a more rigorous approach to training. If you have a dancer that is serious about their training please get in contact to arrange an assessment of their suitability for the class.

9 years +

Prevocational

This class focusses on preparing the body for the vocational syllabi. Dancers will work on building strength & flexibility as well as learning new movement patterns.