Elina Patrou Academy of Dance offers classical ballet and contemporary dance training for ages 2 to 18 in Stanmore, Middlesex. Led by Elina Patrou, who holds an MSc in Dance Science and nearly two decades of RAD teaching experience, the academy provides holistic dance education rooted in tradition and current research.
Elina Patrou Academy of Dance provides classical ballet and contemporary dance training for students aged 2 to 18 in Stanmore, Middlesex. The academy follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and offers both exam-based and non-syllabus ballet classes. Classes are held at two locations: Canons Hall and Stanmore Chapel, with some conditioning sessions available online.
The program includes early years classes for ages 2 to 5, graded RAD ballet from Primary through Advanced levels, contemporary dance, pointe work, and conditioning sessions incorporating Pilates, yoga, and somatic practices. The academy also offers RAD Discovering Repertoire classes, which focus on classical ballet repertoire with attention to musicality and character work. Adult ballet classes are available, as are yoga sessions designed for dancers. Students who achieve 70 percent or higher in RAD exams may be invited to participate in regional dance festivals.
Elina Patrou, who has an MSc in Dance Science and nearly two decades of RAD teaching experience, leads the academy. Additional offerings include one-to-one mentoring, exam preparation, festival coaching, an on-demand conditioning library, mentoring for aspiring teachers, and ballet-themed birthday parties.
Elina Patrou Academy of Dance is a ballet and contemporary dance academy offering training for children and young people aged 2 to 18. The academy describes itself as more than a dance school, calling it an academy, a community, and a place where dancers grow with grace, imagination and lifelong wonder. Led by Elina Patrou, who has professional dance training, teaching qualifications, an MSc in Dance Science, and nearly two decades of RAD teaching experience with a 100% exam success rate, the academy provides holistic dance education rooted in tradition and shaped by current Dance Science research. The training is supported by research into bone health, hypermobility, developmental movement, and embodied learning, and blends movement with professional knowledge in dance science, Pilates, yoga, somatics, and imagery.
The academy is located in Stanmore, Middlesex, with classes held at two venues: Canons Hall at 1–17 Wemborough Road, Stanmore, Middx, HA7 2DU, and Stanmore Chapel at Corner Marsh Lane/Nelson Road, Stanmore, Middx, HA7 4HP. Some classes are also offered online.
The academy offers classical ballet including RAD and non-syllabus ballet that is exam-based and creative for children, teens, and adults. Contemporary dance is offered as grounded, expressive movement that builds versatility and confidence. Conditioning and somatic awareness includes Pilates, yoga, and embodied practice for strength and alignment. Additional offerings include an on-demand conditioning library with pre-recorded stretch and strength sessions, specialist and vocational support including pointe work, festival coaching, exam prep, and one-to-one mentoring, ballet for adults focused on technique, artistry, and wellbeing, yoga for dancers for nervous system care, strength, and recovery, mentoring for aspiring teachers supporting embodied pedagogy and student-centred teaching, and ballet birthday parties with music, props, and movement games.
Children and young people aged 2 to 18 can join classes. Adults can also join ballet classes. Aspiring teachers can access mentoring services. A free trial class is available for new students.
The academy caters for ages 2 to 18, with Early Years Enchantment for ages 2 to 5. Classes are offered from Pre-Primary through to Advanced levels, including RAD grades Primary through Grade 8, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced Foundation. Adult ballet classes are also available.
Yes. Selected students who achieve 70 percent or more in RAD exams are invited to regional festivals with bespoke solos and duets, stage experience, adjudicator feedback, medals, and trophies. Higher-grade students can gain UCAS points toward university applications. One-to-one mentoring and coaching is available by appointment.
The academy follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus, which provides students the opportunity to take internationally recognised ballet exams that develop musicality, artistry, and strong classical technique. The teaching approach blends movement with professional knowledge in dance science, Pilates, yoga, somatics, and imagery, and is taught with imagination and creativity.
Yes. Selected students who achieve 70 percent or more in RAD exams are invited to regional festivals with bespoke solos and duets, stage experience, adjudicator feedback, medals, and trophies.
The academy can be contacted by email at elinapatrouacademyofdance@gmail.com or via Instagram at @elinapatrouballet. A newsletter signup is available for class news, performance opportunities, and early-bird invitations.