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

ISTD Pre Primary Tap

Mon 1:45pm | Tue 1:45pm | Fri 3:45pm

(Mon & Tue 45 minute class, Fri 30 minute class)

Reception & Year 1

Pre Primary

RAD Pre Primary Ballet

ISTD Pre Primary Tap

Mon 4:15pm | Fri 4:15pm

(45 minute class)

Year 1 +

Primary

RAD Primary Ballet

ISTD Primary Tap

Mon 5pm | Fri 5pm

(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.

Tue 5:45pm

(45 minute class)

11+

Pointe Prep & Beginners

Dancers will work on developing the strenght and technique required for pointework and will be advised when they are ready for pointe shoes!

Tue 5:15

(30 minute class)

11+

Intermediate

Foundation

The first of the RAD vocational syllabi. Designed for dancers who want to further develop their classical ballet technique.

Tue 4:15pm

(1 hour class)

Timetable & Term Dates

Monday

1:45 - 2:30pm

4:15 - 5pm

5 - 5:45pm

5:45 - 6:30pm

6:30 - 7:15pm

7:15 - 8:15pm

Preschool (Ballet & Tap)

Pre Primary (Ballet & Tap)

Primary (Ballet & Tap)

Grade 1 Modern & Tap

Grade 1 Ballet

Teenage Ballet (Beginners & Returners)

Tuesday

21- 2:45pm

4:15 - 5:15pm

5:15 - 5:45pm

5:45 - 6:30pm

Preschool (Ballet & Tap)

Intermediate Foundation Ballet

Pointe Prep & Beginners

Prevocational Ballet

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 2 Ballet

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

Back to School classes

5th & 6th September

Get back into the swing of dance before the new school year begins

£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.

Dancers can choose to wear either the traditionally 'female' or traditionally 'male' uniform.

Ballet shoes, socks & tights can be 'ballet pink' or skin tone.

Preschool

Girls & boys

No set uniform
Ballet shoes
Tap shoes

Pre Primary & Primary

Girls

Roch Valley Charlotte Microfibre Leotard (pink)
Ballet socks or tights
Ballet Shoes
Tap shoes (black)

Pre Primary & Primary

Boys

RAD Boys T shirt (blue)
Roche Valley Shorts (navy)
Ballet Socks (white)
Ballet Shoes (white)
Tap shoes (black)

Grade 1 & 2 Ballet

Girls

Roch Valley Beatrice Microfibre Leotard (mulberry)
Ballet socks or tights
Ballet Shoes
Character Shoes (low heel)
Character Skirt

Grade 1 & 2 Ballet

Boys

Cap Sleeved Leotard (white)
Roch Valley Shorts (navy)
Ballet socks (white)
Ballet Shoes (white)
Character Shoes

Grade 1

Modern & Tap

Girls & Boys

As ballet with addition of tap shoes. optional black shorts or leggings

Vocational Ballet

Girls

Roch Valley Beatrice Microfibre Leotard (royal blue)
Ballet tights
Split sole canvas ballet shoes
Pointe shoes (at teacher discretion)

Vocational Ballet

Boys

Cap sleeved leotard (white)
Roch Valley Tights (navy)
Ballet socks (white)
Ballet shoes (white)

Teenage Ballet

No Set uniform. We recommend close fitting sports wear (eg. leggings & t shirt) & ballet shoes

Advanced Photo by Graham Read; courtesy of RAD_edited.jpg

Fees

Full term paid at first lesson.

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

For all enquiries please follow link to google form