Welcome to CWS Dance!

Welcome to CWS Dance! If you are looking for a place where your child can discover the magic of movement, build lifelong friendships, and develop a deep sense of confidence, you’ve found the right home. Here at CWS Dance, we believe that dance is more than just learning steps; it’s about nurturing the person behind the dancer. For families searching for a Local ballet school near you or wondering where to learn ballet in London, we’re proud to offer a warm, communityvfocused dance education in London, with classes serving families in Southwark, SE16, and nearby areas.

Whether you are looking for Ballet for 3 year olds, or high-energy creative dance classes for children, or a supportive environment for your teenagers, we strive to create a space that feels like a family. We understand that choosing a dance school is a big decision for any parent, and we want to share our story with you so you can feel right at home from your very first taster session. Our classes are designed for Boys and Girls alike, with pathways in Children’s ballet, Creative Dance, Contemporary Dance and expressive movement for every stage of development.

A Legacy of Excellence: Meet Our Director, Angelina Spurrier

Every great dance school has a heart, and ours is our Director of Dance, Angelina Spurrier. Angelina’s experience in the world of dance brings depth and care to every class we offer, but her focus has always been on how that experience can benefit her pupils.

Angelina began her training at the age of three, much like many of our students today. Her dedication led her to a scholarship at the Paris Opera Ballet School at just eight years old. There, she trained as a “petit rat de l’Opéra”, the traditional name for the school’s young dancers. During her time in Paris, she had the opportunity to perform for President Mitterrand and to take part in Rudolf Nureyev’s rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet.

One of the memorable moments of her early career was meeting and dancing with the legendary Gene Kelly in a tribute to An American in Paris. Her training continued back in England at The Royal Ballet Upper School TTC and the Central School of Ballet, eventually leading her to professional stages across Germany.

Today, Angelina brings that training and experience to Canada Water with a strong commitment to supporting each student’s progress. She isn’t just a director; she is a mentor who has successfully run her own schools for decades and holds a first-class honours degree in the Theory and Practice of Dance. Her commitment to the Cecchetti Ballet method ensures that our students receive a technical foundation that is both historically rich and physically safe. Over the years, Angelina has taught across London from Swiss Cottage to Clapham and even in Surrey, including Woking, giving her a broad understanding of the different communities and families she supports through dance.

(Photo: Shows Miss Angelina, first row, 6th from left, posing on the main stairwell at the Opera Garnier, Paris)

Our Classes

We’ve designed our timetable to grow with your family. We offer a clear pathway for your child’s education, ensuring they are always challenged but never overwhelmed.

Babies Ballet & Ballet for 3 Year Olds

Our Babies Ballet and Creative Movers classes (starting from 2.5 years) are a wonderful introduction to the studio. We focus on basic motor skills, musicality, storytelling and following instructions, all while having a huge amount of fun! We love seeing our ‘little swans’ take their first steps into the world of ballet. It’s a lasting investment in their coordination and social confidence.

If you are searching for Babies Ballet, Toddlers Ballet, Ballet for 3 year olds, or ballet classes for children, this is a lovely first step into the studio for both Boys and Girls.

Cecchetti Classical Ballet (ISTD Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

As your child grows, they move into more structured Cecchetti Ballet training. This method is world-renowned for its purity of line and focus on the internal ‘feeling’ of the dancer.

Miss Angelina is also a member of the Royal Academy of Dancing (RAD), I Path, ISTD (Imperial & Cecchetti), and Rambert Grades, and despite this vast breadth of knowledge and experience across multiple disciplines, she specifically chose the Cecchetti method for her school.

Over the years Angelina has successfully guided 1000’s of children through both Class examinations and Grade examinations in the Cecchetti Classical Ballet Method in London, witnessing first hand how this method shapes not just dancers, but confident, creative, expressive young individuals.

Rambert Creative Movers & Contemporary Dance

We also offer the Rambert Creative Movers program, which provides a fantastic foundation for Contemporary Dance and Creative Dance and Choreography,

Our Rambert classes provide the skillset, strength, and movement vocabulary aligned with ballet, but with a contemporary and creative approach! It’s all about energy and exploration, getting their minds curious and their bodies strong, balanced, and coordinated.

Where are our classes?

You can find us at the heart of the community in three fantastic locations. We are primarily based at Canada Water Studios, a bright and modern space perfect for focused learning. We also hold classes at Dockland Settlements (SE16 5AA) and Canada Water Leisure Centre ensuring that families across the area have access to high-quality dance education in Southwark, SE16. Located less than a minute from Canada Water Station (Jubilee Line & Overground), our studio is perfectly positioned to serve both our local SE16 neighbors and the wider London community

From Children’s ballet to beginner creative dance classes for kids, we aim to be the Local ballet school near you for families asking where to learn ballet in London.

Why Choose CWS Dance?

There is a lot to learn in the world of dance, and we can support you with this. Here’s why so many families in SE16 choose us:

• Professional Expertise: Miss Angelina’s extensive experience in the ballet world.
• Safety First: A strict commitment to age-appropriate content (DA:NCE) and safe practices.
• Holistic Growth: We’ve seen first-hand how dance builds life skills, confidence, discipline, and resilience, that extend far beyond the studio.
• Flexible Pathways: While we offer ballet exams and support preparation for ballet examinations, they are not compulsory. We focus on the individual journey of your child.
• Community Feel: We aren’t just a business; we are a community of families who celebrate every milestone together.
• Practical Support: From advice on uniform to guidance on dance education, Miss Angelina would like families to feel prepared and informed from day one.

A Lasting Investment in the Future

When you enrol your child at CWS Dance, you aren’t just paying for a weekly class. You are investing in their future. Many of our dedicated students have gone on to use their dance achievements for UCAS points, have pursued careers in ballet and contemporary dance or have simply carried the confidence they gained here into their academic and professional lives.

If you’re a new parent looking for the perfect creative outlet for your child, our doors are always open.

Are you ready to take the next step?
We would love to welcome you for a trial session! You can check our current fees and class times online. If you have any questions about which class is right for your child, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you navigate this exciting journey.

Join us at CWS Dance, where we nurture the dancer and celebrate the child.