Ohana Academy is a performing arts school in Bush Hill Park offering RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap and Modern, Musical Theatre, Acro, and Street Jazz for all ages from babies to adults, taught by fully qualified teachers.
The Ohana Academy, trading as AD Performing Arts Ltd, is a performing arts school located in Bush Hill Park, Enfield. The school offers classes for students from newborn through adult across multiple dance disciplines. Classes include RAD Classical Ballet, ISTD Modern Theatre, ISTD Tap, Imperial Classical Ballet, Musical Theatre, Acro, and Street Jazz. The school operates three studios and maintains an on-site shop selling uniforms, shoes, and accessories.
Classes are organized by age groups: Early Years (0–3 years), Minis (4–7 years), Juniors (8–11 years), Inters (12–14 years), Seniors (15–17 years), and Adults (18+ years). RAD Ballet classes begin at age 2 and cover classical ballet technique, free movement, and character work across eight grade levels. ISTD Tap classes start at age 3. Students may take graded examinations in ballet, tap, and modern, with exam candidates required to attend two classes per week. The school enters dancers aged 4 to 21 into competitions.
The teaching staff includes Principal Jo, who holds Royal Ballet foundation teaching qualifications and RAD Registered Teacher status, along with ISTD credentials. All teachers are qualified, registered, DBS certified, and insured.
Ohana Academy is a school of performing arts that describes itself as a safe, inclusive and fun space for everyone. It operates as AD Performing Arts Ltd and offers dance classes for babies through adults, accommodating all levels from absolute beginners to prima ballerinas.
The main location is at 77b St Marks Road, Bush Hill Park, EN1 1BJ. The registered address is AD Performing Arts Ltd, 31 Bagshot Road, Enfield, Middlesex, England, EN1 2RE.
The organization offers RAD Classical Ballet, ISTD Modern Theatre, Tap, Imperial Classical Ballet, Musical Theatre, Acro, and Street Jazz. Classes include Disco Babies for newborns to 4 years, graded ballet and tap classes, pointe work, boys only classes, stretch and contortion, and private lessons. A shop sells uniforms, shoes, and accessories.
Classes are open to babies through adults. The organization accommodates dancers of all levels from absolute beginners to prima ballerinas. Children and adults with special needs and considerations are welcome.
Classes are offered for Early Years (0-3 years), Minis (4-7 years), Juniors (8-11 years), Inters (12-14 years), Seniors (15-17 years), and Adults (18+ years). RAD Ballet classes start from age 2 upwards and ISTD Tap from age 3 upwards.
The organization regularly enters dancers aged 4 to 21 into competitions. Classes are taught by fully qualified, registered, DBS certified, and insured teachers. All senior staff members have had professional dance careers in Classical Ballet companies or Musical Theatre productions throughout the world.
The organization follows RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) syllabi for Classical Ballet covering classical ballet technique, free movement, and classical character work across 8 grades. It also follows ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) syllabi for Tap and Modern Theatre.
The organization regularly enters dancers aged 4 to 21 into competitions.
Email: admin@ohanaacademy.co.uk or principal@ohanaacademy.co.uk. Phone: 07863 325 753. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00am-3:00pm, and Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am-3:00pm. Outside office hours, contact via email as staff are teaching.