
Lucy Abbott Dance
About
Dance School opening in July 2026.
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PROFESSIONAL DANCE EDUCATION FOR ALL
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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. ​
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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.
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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 including Alice in Wonderland & Cinderella and ran a successful dance camps during the summer holidays.
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I taught extra curricular ballet & dance clubs at Alleyns Junior School, choreographing for their annual dance show and Year 6 performance.
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I attend regular CPD events & have up to date DBS, First Aid & Safe Guarding certificates & a professional chaperones license.
2025
ISTD Teaching Qualifications
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.
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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 2.5 - 7 years).
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.
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Dancers will have the opportunity to take RAD & ISTD exams & awards if they choose.
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Timetable
Term Dates
Monday
2 - 2:45pm
4:15 - 5pm
5 - 5:45pm
5:45 - 6:30pm
6:30 - 7:15pm
7:15 pm onwards
Preschool (Ballet & Tap)
Pre Primary (Ballet & Tap)
Primary (Ballet & Tap)
Grade 1 Ballet
Grade 1 Modern & Tap
Private Lessons
Friday
3:45 - 4:15pm
4:15 - 5pm
5 - 5:45pm
5:45-6:30pm
Preschool (Ballet & Tap)
Pre Primary (Ballet & Tap)
Primary (Ballet & Tap)
Grade 1 Ballet
Tuesday
2 - 2:45pm
4:15 - 5pm
5 - 5:45pm​
5:45 - 6:30pm
Pre School (Ballet & Tap)
Grade 2/3 Ballet
Vocational Ballet
Contemporary
Autumn Term
7/9/26
26/9/26 - 30/9/26
18/9/26
Start of term
Half term holidays
End of term
Workshops & Camps
All workshops & camps are held at Fred Reynolds Centre in Woodbridge
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Back to School classes
5th & 6th September
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Get back into the swing of dance before the new school year begins
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£25 per hour - to be split between the dancers in the lesson. All dancers must be of a similar level
Uniform
All uniform can be ordered through the school.
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Dancers can choose to wear either the traditionally 'female' or traditionally 'male' uniform.
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Ballet shoes, socks & tights can be 'ballet pink' or skin tone.
Fees
Full term paid at first lesson.​
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Sibling discount, subsidised places & payment plans available.
30 minute class
£4.50 per lesson
13 week term £58.50
45 minute class
£6 per lesson
13 week term £78
1 hour class
£7.50
13 week term £97.5
Private lessons
£25 per hour
Find us | Contact us
All classes take place at the Fred Reynolds Centre, Churchill Close, Woodbridge, IP12 4UU
​There are changing & waiting facilities on site















