Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) registered teachers offering official syllabus classes and progressing dancers through the beautiful world of ballet
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Welcome to the Surbiton branch of Georgina Weston Dance Academy; established in April 2020 and the latest of our studio branches. We are proud to offer exciting dance classes in multiple styles from the age of 18 months, up to a Senior Graded Level.
Our principal, Georgina Weston established our Surbiton Academy in April 2020, having successfully run multiple branches across London since 2009. Miss Georgina trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance, gaining a BA(HONS) Ballet Education degree, as well as the Licentiate teaching qualification, allowing students for RAD educational framework, UCAS recognised, Ballet examinations.
As a local mummy of two, Miss Georgina is delighted to offer her trademarked two stage pre-school programme Tiny Footsteps™, for children from 18 months, and Dinky Dancers™ follows on for the year before starting school. We hold syllabus classes in RAD ballet from Pre-Primary up to Grade 6 as well as Funky Jazz for all ages.
Watch as your children learn new skills, grow in confidence, and develop new friendships that can last a lifetime, safe in the knowledge they are receiving a first-class dance education from our qualified teachers, backed by the globally recognised Royal Academy of Dance.
We are proud to be a Royal Academy of dance registered and recognised Ballet school, with nurturing, caring teachers. Boasting a professional and enthusiastic approach, whilst maintaining our high standard of teaching.
Join us for a free taster class and allow us to welcome you to our classes, inspired by our passion for dance and focused on teaching excellence.
Above is a short video to demonstrate the types of classes, standard of teaching and opportunities offered by the academy. All images are from our studios and of our students.
Introducing our youngest students to the world of dance through our trademarked 2 stage Pre-School programme.
Guaranteed to bring smiles, laughter and excitement, where your little one will be asking when their next class is!
Tiny Footsteps™, 18 – 36 months:
Friday, Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club, 9.30 – 10am & 10 – 10.30am
Saturday, St Marks Hall, 8.45 – 9.15am and 9.15 – 9.45am
An early introduction to ballet repertoire, where you and your little one can enjoy a magical class of imagination, movement and musical development. Aimed towards introducing basic motor skills, within a social setting.
Our ‘Tiny Footsteps’ pre-school programme has been specially created by Miss Georgina, drawing on her own experience of parenthood, welcoming our youngest students to develop their very own ‘Tiny Footsteps’.
A chance for parents / carers to share their child’s first ballet experience, interacting together and capturing those first dancing memories – as well as making friends with others within the class!
Dinky Dancers™, 3 – 4 years:
Friday, Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club, 10.30 – 11am
Saturday, St Marks Hall, 9.45 – 10.15am
Our very popular pre-school ballet classes are the perfect preparation for the year before starting primary school.
Classes encourage children to be confident and independent in their movement and musical abilities, trying their ‘pony gallops’, ‘skips’ and other basic motor movements, dancing along with big smiles to engaging musical tracks.
Children’s imaginations are encouraged through magical ballet stories and routines, skipping through ballet steps with ease. The children learn basic ballet steps, an introduction to poise and good posture, but also life long principles and social skills which will serve them well as they approach the school age.
Friday, Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Whether you’re a complete novice with a passion to dance, or if dance has been part of your earlier life and you’d like to dust off those ballet shoes, here is the class for you!
Looking to develop better poise and posture, tone up, increase your
flexibility, energy, coordination & balance and most of all enjoy the feeling of dancing away? Then look no further.
The class introduces the foundations in ballet technique that can be
performed at your own pace, incorporating barre work, centre exercises, and short dance sequences.
Please click below to book a no obligation, trial class. Please note, Adult class tasters cost a one off payment of £10.
Funky Jazz is a dance class incorporating a mix of Jazz and Street Dance.
An energetic class, where the children will be taught dance stretches to help improve their flexibility, as well as kicks, jumps, leaps & turns, establishing the fundamentals of this style of dance.
The students will then put all their learnt steps and styles into fun dance routines set to well known Disney and Musical Theatre tracks to bring the dances to life!
A fun filled, energetic dance class suitable for all.
Funky Jazz can be taken as a stand alone class, or as a class to supplement current Ballet training with us.
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a worldwide dance organisation which sets the standard for exams in classical ballet and teacher training. The RAD was founded in the UK in the 1920s and is now present in 83 countries globally.
The RAD offers a wide range of examinations and assessments with an aim to motivate and reward students of all ages and ability. The exams are listed on the UK’s Educational framework, therefore allowing students to collect UCAS points for their examinations taken.
The RAD’s focus is on creativity, technique and musicality. The syllabus classes follow a progression with (optional) assessments at all levels. The students will be introduced to classical ballet, free movement and character dancing within the Grade 1-8 syllabus classes.
Pre-Primary (Age 5+) for the reception age student
Primary (Age 6+) for year 1/2 students
Grade 1-Grade 8 (7 years upwards)
Vocational classes (Age 11+) aimed at the student wishing to further their ballet studies.
‘If you want to find a dance teacher that is fully up to date with the latest teaching methods and technical knowledge, look no further. Choosing a RAD Teacher is choosing quality, safety and creativity’
Please see the video below, from the RAD, illustrating their classes and standards.
Musical Theatre is a form of theatrical performance combining singing, dancing and acting.
A fun filled, energetic class where training is provided in all 3 disciplines in order to create a well-rounded, creative performer. The class is comprised of vocal training, dance technique, understanding of stage craft and developing acting skills.
The students will learn songs from various well-known West-End Musicals and create appropriate routines with the help of the teacher to bring their performances to life!
A fun-filled, confidence boosting class suitable for all.
Can be taken as a stand alone class, or as a class to supplement both current Jazz and Ballet training with us.
We understand that nurturing your child’s communication skills and self-expression is essential. That’s why we are thrilled to present “Voice Activate,” a dynamic and engaging class designed to develop articulation, voice training, confidence, and creativity through a variety of activities.
Voice Activate classes include:
The “Voice Activate” class is taught by a team of highly qualified and dedicated GWDA teachers, with extensive experience and industry knowledge to share.
Enroll your child today to unlock their full potential and watch them thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Meet our GWDA teaching team
BA (HONS)Ballet Education, LRAD,ARAD, RADrts, BASI Pilates
Emily Bucknall, Ballet and Musical Theatre Teacher
Brooke McGrogan, Ballet and Funky Jazz Teacher
Winnie Willsmer, Ballet Teacher
Ella Gregory, Ballet Teacher
Sophie Bruneel, Ballet Teacher
Izzy Hart, Teaching Assistant Ballet&Musical Theatre
Paige Olivelle, Ballet Teacher
Catherine O’Keefe, Ballet Teacher
Lucy Giles, Ballet Teacher
Studio locations:
1. St Marks Hall, Surbiton Hill, KT6 4LS
2. Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club, 11 Manor Dr, Surbiton KT5 8NE
Our St Marks location is close to Surbiton high street and the train station, as well as walking distance to Maple Road. The Methodist Tennis Club is in Berrylands.
We hope you will find our studio locations convenient and easy to get to with an option for everyone, wherever you live in Surbiton.
With their large spacious studios with sprung floor and high ceilings, we feel they are wonderful spaces for our students to safely dance and flourish in.
All of our studios have a changing area and toilets.
Please see our whole year Term Dates here
For pupils attending Christ Church School, we offer a ‘pick up from school’ service to our after school classes at Surbiton Methodist Tennis club. arents can then collect at the end of our dance classes. Should this be of interest, please contact Georgina directly at georgina@surbiton.dance
Our new Surbiton Academy Branch was established in April 2021. We would love to invite any new pupils for a no obligation free taster session. Please click the link below to book yours today!
We currently have Pre-school classes from 18months, RAD syllabus classes from Pre-Primary – Grade 6, as well as Dancers Conditioning, Pointe work and Funky Jazz classes.
Once you have registered you details, we will be in touch to arrange a taster class for you. If you have a specific day that would best suit you, please put this in the comments box.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Surbiton academy.
Welcome to our Surbiton academy branch, established in April 2020 and the latest of our studio branches.
Under of the direction of Georgina Weston, Principal of the academy.
I trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance, gaining a BA(HONS) Ballet Education degree, as well as the Licentiate teaching qualification, allowing me to enter all students for RAD educational framework, UCAS recognised, Ballet examinations.
I am also a local mummy of two, and I am delighted to offer Royal Academy of Dance classes as well as bringing my trademark two stage pre-school programme Tiny Footsteps™and Dinky Dancers™to the Surbiton area.
Having successfully ran academies across London since 2009, I am so excited to welcome you to our newest academy, the Surbiton branch, established in April 2020.
Watch as your children learn new skills, grow in confidence, and develop new friendships that can last a lifetime, safe in the knowledge they are receiving a first-class dance education backed by the globally recognised Royal Academy of Dance.
We are proud to be a Royal Academy of dance registered and recognised Ballet school, with nurturing, caring teachers, boasting a professional and enthusiastic approach, whilst maintaining our high standard of teaching.
Join us for a free taster class and allow us to welcome you to our classes, inspired by our passion for dance and focused on teaching excellence.
Above is a short promo video to demonstrate the types of classes, standard of teaching and opportunities offered by the academy. All images are from our studios and of our students.
Introducing our youngest students to the world of dance through our trademarked 2 stage Pre-School programme.
Guaranteed to bring smiles, laughter and excitement, where your little one will be asking when their next class is!
Twirling Toes, 6 months+ sitting to walking:
Friday, St Marks Hall, 9-9.30am
Friday, Rose Theatre, Kingston, 10.10-10.40am
Saturday, St Marks Hall, 8.15-8.45am
Introducing Twirling Toes Baby Ballet, a new class for babies aged six months (sitting) to walking, designed to be their first introduction to ballet and movement. With a blend of classical ballet and modern music, this fun, energetic class helps babies develop coordination, balance, and body awareness. Through gentle stretches and playful exercises, babies will explore movement while building motor skills and confidence. For parents or caregivers, Twirling Toes offers a unique bonding experience. The shared movement not only strengthens the parent-child connection but provides a chance to stay active and enjoy quality time together. This joyful class fosters early physical development, music appreciation, and a love for dance—setting the stage for a lifelong love of movement.
Tiny Footsteps™, 18 – 36 months:
Friday, St Marks Hall, 9.30-10am and 10-10.30am
Friday, Rose Theatre, Kingston, 10.45-11.15am
Saturday, St Marks Hall, 8.45-9.15 and 9.15-9.45am
An early introduction to ballet repertoire, where you and your little one can enjoy a magical class of imagination, movement and musical development. Aimed towards introducing basic motor skills, within a social setting.
Our ‘Tiny Footsteps’ pre-school programme has been specially created by Miss Georgina, drawing on her own experience of parenthood, welcoming our youngest students to develop their very own ‘Tiny Footsteps’.
A chance for parents / carers to share their child’s first ballet experience, interacting together and capturing those first dancing memories – as well as making friends with others within the class!
Dinky Dancers™, 3 – 4 years:
Friday, St Marks Hall, 10.30-11am
Friday, Rose Theatre, Kingston, 10.45-11.15am
Saturday, St Marks Hall, 9.45-10.15am
Saturday, Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club, 8.30-9am
Our very popular pre-school ballet classes are the perfect preparation for the year before starting primary school.
Classes encourage children to be confident and independent in their movement and musical abilities, trying their ‘pony gallops’, ‘skips’ and other basic motor movements, dancing along with big smiles to engaging musical tracks.
Children’s imaginations are encouraged through magical ballet stories and routines, skipping through ballet steps with ease. The children learn basic ballet steps, an introduction to poise and good posture, but also life long principles and social skills which will serve them well as they approach the school age.
Friday, Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Whether you’re a complete novice with a passion to dance, or if dance has been part of your earlier life and you’d like to dust off those ballet shoes, here is the class for you!
Looking to develop better poise and posture, tone up, increase your
flexibility, energy, coordination & balance and most of all enjoy the feeling of dancing away? Then look no further.
The class introduces the foundations in ballet technique that can be
performed at your own pace, incorporating barre work, centre exercises, and short dance sequences.
Please click below to book a no obligation, trial class. Please note, Adult class tasters cost a one off payment of £10.
The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a worldwide dance organisation which sets the standard for exams in classical ballet and teacher training. The RAD was founded in the UK in the 1920s and is now present in 83 countries globally.
The RAD offers a wide range of examinations and assessments with an aim to motivate and reward students of all ages and ability. The exams are listed on the UK’s Educational framework, therefore allowing students to collect UCAS points for their examinations taken.
The RAD’s focus is on creativity, technique and musicality. The syllabus classes follow a progression with (optional) assessments at all levels. The students will be introduced to classical ballet, free movement and character dancing within the Grade 1-8 syllabus classes.
Pre-Primary (Age 5+) for the reception age student
Primary (Age 6+) for year 1/2 students
Grade 1-Grade 8 (7 years upwards)
Vocational classes (Age 11+) aimed at the student wishing to further their ballet studies.
‘If you want to find a dance teacher that is fully up to date with the latest teaching methods and technical knowledge, look no further. Choosing a RAD Teacher is choosing quality, safety and creativity’
Please see the video below, from the RAD, illustrating their classes and standards.
Funky Jazz is a dance class incorporating a mix of Jazz and Street Dance.
An energetic class, where the children will be taught dance stretches to help improve their flexibility, as well as kicks, jumps, leaps & turns, establishing the fundamentals of this style of dance.
The students will then put all their learnt steps and styles into fun dance routines set to well known Disney and Musical Theatre tracks to bring the dances to life!
A fun filled, energetic dance class suitable for all.
Funky Jazz can be taken as a stand alone class, or as a class to supplement current Ballet training with us.
Musical Theatre is a form of theatrical performance combining singing, dancing and acting.
A fun filled, energetic class where training is provided in all 3 disciplines in order to create a well-rounded, creative performer. The class is comprised of vocal training, dance technique, understanding of stage craft and developing acting skills.
The students will learn songs from various well-known West-End Musicals and create appropriate routines with the help of the teacher to bring their performances to life!
A fun-filled, confidence boosting class suitable for all.
Can be taken as a stand alone class, or as a class to supplement both current Jazz and Ballet training with us.
We understand that nurturing your child’s communication skills and self-expression is essential. That’s why we are thrilled to present “Voice Activate,” a dynamic and engaging class designed to develop articulation, voice training, confidence, and creativity through a variety of activities.
Voice Activate classes include:
The “Voice Activate” class is taught by a team of highly qualified and dedicated GWDA teachers, with extensive experience and industry knowledge to share.
Enroll your child today to unlock their full potential and watch them thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Meet our GWDA teaching team
BA (HONS)Ballet Education, LRAD,ARAD, RADrts, BASI Pilates
Emily Bucknall, Ballet and Musical Theatre Teacher
Brooke McGrogan, Ballet and Funky Jazz Teacher
Winnie Willsmer, Ballet Teacher
Ella Gregory, Ballet Teacher
Sophie Bruneel, Ballet Teacher
Izzy Hart, Teaching Assistant Ballet&Musical Theatre
Paige Olivelle, Ballet Teacher
Catherine O’Keefe, Ballet Teacher
Lucy Giles, Ballet Teacher
Studio locations:
1. St Marks Hall, Surbiton Hill, KT6 4LS
2. Surbiton Methodist Tennis Club, 11 Manor Dr, Surbiton KT5 8NE
Our St Marks location is close to Surbiton high street and the train station, as well as walking distance to Maple Road. The Methodist Tennis Club is in Berrylands.
We hope you will find our studio locations convenient and easy to get to with an option for everyone, wherever you live in Surbiton.
With their large spacious studios with sprung floor and high ceilings, we feel they are wonderful spaces for our students to safely dance and flourish in.
All of our studios have a changing area and toilets.
Please see our whole year Term Dates here
For pupils attending Christ Church School, we offer a ‘pick up from school’ service to our after school classes at Surbiton Methodist Tennis club. arents can then collect at the end of our dance classes. Should this be of interest, please contact Georgina directly at georgina@surbiton.dance
Our new Surbiton Academy Branch was established in April 2021. We would love to invite any new pupils for a no obligation free taster session. Please click the link below to book yours today!
We currently have Pre-school classes from 18months, RAD syllabus classes from Pre-Primary – Grade 6, as well as Dancers Conditioning, Pointe work and Funky Jazz classes.
Once you have registered you details, we will be in touch to arrange a taster class for you. If you have a specific day that would best suit you, please put this in the comments box.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Surbiton academy.
