Kristi's Dance Academy, established in 1995, is a recognised dance school led by Principal Kristi Jones. The academy offers RAD and ISTD classes from pre-school to Advanced 2 level in Feltham and Hampton.
Kristi’s Dance Academy was established in 1995 and is led by Principal Kristi Jones, who holds qualifications including LISTD in Modern Theatre and Tap, FDI & CDE, and RAD Teaching Certificate. The teaching staff includes qualified instructors with credentials from ISTD, RAD, and university dance programs.
The academy offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Creative Dance, and Choreography at two locations: Reach Academy in Feltham and Hampton Baptist Church in Hampton. Students can progress from pre-school Baby Ballet through Advanced 2 Vocational Level in multiple disciplines. The academy teaches RAD Ballet (including the Discovering Repertoire syllabus), ISTD Tap and Modern (Primary through Advanced 2), and ISTD Jazz (Bronze through Gold). Adult classes are available in Ballet and Tap at all levels, along with Progressing Ballet Technique and Body Conditioning classes.
Students may take graded and vocational examinations with RAD, ISTD, and LAMDA throughout the year, though examinations are not compulsory. The academy reports a 100% pass rate across all genres. Performance opportunities include annual showcases, workshops with professional choreographers, choreography competitions, charity events, and participation in dance festivals throughout the UK and Europe.
Kristi’s Dance Academy is a recognised dance school established in 1995, led by Principal Kristi Jones. The academy is staffed by qualified teachers holding LISTD, RAD, and university dance qualifications.
Classes are held at Reach Academy, 53-55 High Street, Feltham, TW13 4AB, and Hampton Baptist Church, Beard’s Hill, Hampton, TW12 1AQ. The academy serves the Boroughs of Richmond, Spelthorne, and Hounslow.
The academy offers Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Creative Dance, Choreography, and Jazz classes. Training includes RAD Ballet from Baby Ballet through Advanced 2 Vocational Level, ISTD Tap and Modern from Primary through Advanced 2, ISTD Jazz Bronze through Gold, RAD Repertoire syllabus, Discovering Repertoire syllabus, Body Conditioning, and Progressing Ballet Technique. Adult classes are offered in Ballet and Tap at all levels.
Children and adults can join the academy. Students are encouraged but not required to take examinations. Adult classes are offered depending on demand.
The academy caters for pre-school children through Advanced 2 Vocational Level students. Adult classes are available at all levels in Ballet and Tap Dance.
The academy offers opportunities including RAD, ISTD, and LAMDA examinations with a 100% pass rate, workshops with professional choreographers and guest teachers, choreography competitions, annual awards recognising student achievement, participation in dance festivals throughout the UK and Europe, and performances at showcases. Alumni have trained at prestigious vocational schools, joined Surrey Youth Ballet and National Youth Ballet of Great Britain, and work professionally as performers and teachers.
The academy follows Royal Academy of Dance and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing syllabi. Teaching includes the Discovering Repertoire syllabus featuring Classical Repertoire and Progressing Ballet Technique, an innovative body-conditioning program focusing on muscle memory, core strength, weight placement, alignment, and injury prevention.
The academy participates in annual carnivals and charity events in the West End, holds annual showcase and awards presentations, offers adult dance recital performances, and provides choreography competitions for students.
Website: www.kdadance.co.uk, Email: info@kdadance.co.uk, Phone: 07973 392130 or 01784 451028.