ABOUT US:
Welcome to the Dilek Taptik School of Dance (DT Dance).
We are a professionally-run dance school based in London, specialising in classical ballet. We offer outstanding well-structured ballet lessons for both children and adults in our Waterloo studios.
We welcome all ages and levels to enrol at DT Dance, from Baby Ballet (age 3+) to adult ballet – and everything in between! We have a large number of class options to suit most abilities.
Our classes are taught by highly experienced and professional staff, of whom most have been professional dancers themselves (see staff and patrons).
Our school ethos is to provide a healthy, friendly but also disciplined and professional approach towards learning the art of ballet and dance. Our aim is to nurture our students’ dance ability, building their confidence and etiquettes to face the world with an open and strong mind.
Baby Ballet
Younger dancers are offered an imaginative entry to the world of ballet, enabling them to flourish and feel safe. Our Baby Ballet classes (for ages 3-5) run for 30 minutes and provide a fun and creative way to learn some of the basic ballet positions and techniques.
Syllabus Classes
We offer syllabus as well as non-syllabus ballet classes leading to exams with the Royal Academy of Dance. These classes are best suited for children aged 6+, and last 40 minutes to an hour, depending on the level.
Dancers can work towards graded and vocational ballet levels, which all build on the core foundations of classical ballet. When appropriate, students will be supported to progress on to pointework, at the discretion of the teacher. Children are supported along the way if they wish to pursue a career in dance, and we can offer them advice on this.
Adult Ballet
For those who danced in their younger years – or those who want to finally take up those ballet lessons they never dared to – are welcome to join our adult ballet classes. These sessions provide a friendly, supportive environment to learn classical ballet, develop muscle tone, and improve fitness, at whatever age. We take our adult ballet dancers seriously, and are happy to discuss syllabus work and pointe work if appropriate – but are equally happy to welcome dancers who just want to dance for fun!
DT Dance is closely linked to professional dance institutions in the UK: Arts Educational Schools London, Royal Ballet School, English National Ballet, Royal Academy of Dance, Cologne Ballet Academy among others.
We welcome anyone with a love and passion for Dance.
Dilek Taptik
Welcome to the Dilek Taptik School of Dance (DT Dance).
We are a professionally-run dance school based in London, specialising in classical ballet. We offer outstanding well-structured ballet lessons for both children and adults in our Waterloo studios.
We welcome all ages and levels to enrol at DT Dance, from Baby Ballet (age 3+) to adult ballet – and everything in between! We have a large number of class options to suit most abilities.
Our classes are taught by highly experienced and professional staff, of whom most have been professional dancers themselves (see staff and patrons).
Our school ethos is to provide a healthy, friendly but also disciplined and professional approach towards learning the art of ballet and dance. Our aim is to nurture our students’ dance ability, building their confidence and etiquettes to face the world with an open and strong mind.
Baby Ballet
Younger dancers are offered an imaginative entry to the world of ballet, enabling them to flourish and feel safe. Our Baby Ballet classes (for ages 3-5) run for 30 minutes and provide a fun and creative way to learn some of the basic ballet positions and techniques.
Syllabus Classes
We offer syllabus as well as non-syllabus ballet classes leading to exams with the Royal Academy of Dance. These classes are best suited for children aged 6+, and last 40 minutes to an hour, depending on the level.
Dancers can work towards graded and vocational ballet levels, which all build on the core foundations of classical ballet. When appropriate, students will be supported to progress on to pointework, at the discretion of the teacher. Children are supported along the way if they wish to pursue a career in dance, and we can offer them advice on this.
Adult Ballet
For those who danced in their younger years – or those who want to finally take up those ballet lessons they never dared to – are welcome to join our adult ballet classes. These sessions provide a friendly, supportive environment to learn classical ballet, develop muscle tone, and improve fitness, at whatever age. We take our adult ballet dancers seriously, and are happy to discuss syllabus work and pointe work if appropriate – but are equally happy to welcome dancers who just want to dance for fun!
DT Dance is closely linked to professional dance institutions in the UK: Arts Educational Schools London, Royal Ballet School, English National Ballet, Royal Academy of Dance, Cologne Ballet Academy among others.
We welcome anyone with a love and passion for Dance.
Dilek Taptik