Welcome

Welcome to Moving Waves Academy. In the last 5 years we've run performing arts and fitness classes for adults and children. We are not a franchise, we are a small passionate team with a big dream: To improve lives using the arts.

Our performing arts academy in North London has been running successfully since September 2015. We run dance, drama and fitness classes for adults and children above the age of 4.

Our performing arts classes cover dance and drama techniques, develop vital presentation skills and encourage self-expression. Our classes focus on fun and in enhancing self-confidence.

We use effective teaching techniques such as positive encouragement and constructive individual feedback to ensure that each child makes the most out of their time with us.

The benefits of the arts

Body coordination

Self confidence

Expression

Communication

Improvisation

Self-discipline

Teamwork

Creativity

OUR CLASSES

We offer a wide range of classes and activities. Browse through them all below

Street Dance

A fusion of commercial, hip hop and house style dance moves, aiming to develop rhythm, body coordination and choreography skills. Street dance encourages freestyle, individuality and develops stamina and strength.

Monday
Tuesday
‍Friday

17:00-18:00
18:15-19:15
17:00-18:00

level 1 (4-7yo)
Level 2 (7-11yo)
Level 3 (12-16yo)

Ballet

Our ballet classes follow a fresh teaching approach, that differs to the traditional strict ballet school methods. Through the use of creativity and imagination-based exercises, children develop ballet technique and knowledge, whilst maintaining their own unique self-expression.

Wednesday
Wednesday
COMING SOON

16:00-17:00
18:15-19:15
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level 1 (4-7yo
Level 2 (7-11yo)
Level 3 (12-16yo)

CONTEMPORARY DANCE

An expressive dance style that serves as a foundation to strong dance training and technique. Through contemporary dance, the young dancers explore ways to express feelings, thoughts and stories using fluid movement sequences. Based on a combination of jazz, lyrical, modern and classical ballet techniques.

COMING SOON
Tuesday
Friday

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17:00-18:00
18:15-19:15

Level 1 (3-5yo
Level 2 (4-7yo)
Level 3 (8-12yo)

ACTING FOR STAGE & SCREEN

Being an actor in the modern world requires a variety of performing skills, including screen acting techniques and filmmaking knowledge. This class is an advanced exploration of acting methods, drama games, acting exercises and improvisations. At the end of each academic year, the young actors devise a stage performance and produce a short film.

COMING SOON
Wednesday
COMING SOON

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17:00-18:00
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Level (4-7yo)
Level 2 (7-12yo)
Level 3 (13-17yo)

KIDS YOGA (online)

Children get to experience yoga in fun, interactive and creative ways, from the comfort of their own homes! Sessions take place on zoom and every week is an adventure exploring different themes and poses, while having an opportunity to relax and meditate at the last few minutes of the class. Planned and taught by our qualified kids yoga instructor, Louise Kelsey.

Thursday

17:15-18:15

Open Level (4-10yo)

ARTS & CRAFTS

Explore your inner artist by experimenting with different art techniques and media, trying out a range of different themes and projects every week. Our art classes aim to bring out creativity, encourage self-expression and develop crafty and fine art skills, using sustainable and recyclable materials.

COMING SOON
COMING SOON

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Level 1 (4-7yo)
Level 2 (6-12yo)

MUSICAL THEATRE

For the movers, singers and young actors, or those looking to develop a wide range of imperative performing skills; This all-rounder class teaches acting, choreography and singing techniques. The groups explore and develop a strong knowledge for an array of legendary musicals, ranging from West end to Broadway classics.

COMING SOON
COMING SOON
COMING SOON

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Level 1 (4-7yo)
Level 2 (8-12yo)
Level 3 (13-17yo)

DANCE FOR FUN 18+

If you’re looking for a fun way to work out and release those good-feeling endorphins, look no further! An energetic and inclusive class, aiming to develop stamina, strength and basic dance skills in a safe and supporting environment! Everyone can dance and dance is fun, why wouldn’t you join us?

Mondays

19:00-20:00

OPEN LEVEL (18+)

MINDFUL MOVEMENT 18+ (online)

Inspired by yoga-based practises and meditation techniques, this class aims to develop a connection between mind, body and soul. Mindful movement takes place online and is suitable for all levels aged 18+. Join us from the comfort of your own home via zoom (with your camera on or off) and enjoy an hour of full relaxation. Simply pay what you can, this is a donation-based class so you decide the price tag!

Thursday

18:30-19:30

OPEN LEVEL (18+)

Our Location

Chestnuts Community Centre,
280 St Ann's Road,
West Green,
London,
N15 5BN

OUR Timetable

ALL CLASSES

View pricing options to book for yourself and/or a guest. If you would like to discuss the prices for each class further then give us a call or email info@movingwaves.org

Monday

TUESDAy

thursday

friday

Street Dance l1

17:00-18:00
4-7yo

17:00

contemporary dance

17:15-18:15
6-10yo

18:00

19:00

contemporary dance
l0

16:00-17:00
3-5yo

contemporary dance l2

17:15-18:15
6-10yo

BALLET

16:00-17:00
4-7yo

Street Dance l3

17:00-18:00
12-17yo

acting for stage & screen l2

18:15-19:15
11-17yo

Ballet l2

18:15-19:15
8-12yo

kids yoga
(ONLINE)

17:15-18:15
4-10yo

contemporary dance l3

18:15-19:15
12-17yo

dance for fun

19.00-20.00
18+

street dance l2

18.30-19.30
‍8-12yo

Mindful movement (Online)

18:30-19:30
18+

wednesday

16:00

acting for stage & screen l1

17:00-18:00
6-10yo

Ballet l1

16:00-17:00
4-7yo

MONDAY

Street Dance
4-7yo

17:00 - 18:00

dance for fun
18+

19:30 - 20.30

Tuesday

Contemporary Dance
4-7yo

17:00 - 18:00

Acting for stage & screen
‍7-12yo

17:00 - 18:00

Street Dance
7-12yo

18:15-19:15

Wednesday

Ballet
4-7yo

17:00 - 18:00

Ballet
‍7-12yo

18:15 - 19:15

Ballet
‍7-12yo

18:15 - 19:15

Thursday

Kids yoga (Online)
‍4-10yo

17:15 - 18:15

Mindful movements
‍18+

18:30-19:30

Friday

Street dance
4-7yo

17:00 - 18:00

Contemporary dance
‍8-12yo

18:15 - 19:15

CHILDREN CLASSES

View pricing options to book for yourself and/or a guest. If you would like to discuss the prices for each class further then give us a call or email info@movingwaves.org

Monday

TUESDAy

thursday

friday

Street Dance

17:00-18:00
4-7yo

17:00

18:00

contemorary dance

17:00-18:00
4-7yo

BALLET

17:00-18:00
4-7yo

Street Dance

17:00-18:00
4-7yo

Art & Crafts

18:15-19-15
7-12yo

acting for stage & screen

17:00-18:00
7-12yo

Ballet

18:15-19:15
7-12yo

contemporary dance

18:15-19:15
8-12yo

wednesday

16:00

MONDAY

Street Dance
4-7yo

17:00 - 18:00

Art & crafts
7-12yo

18:15 - 19:15

Tuesday

Contemporary Dance
4-7yo

17:00 - 18:00

Acting for stage & screen
‍7-12yo

17:00 - 18:00

Street Dance
7-12yo

18:15-19:15

Wednesday

Ballet
4-7yo

17:00 - 18:00

Ballet
‍7-12yo

18:15 - 19:15

Friday

Street dance
4-7yo

17:00 - 18:00

Contemporary dance
‍8-12yo

18:15 - 19:15

ADULT CLASSES

View pricing options to book for yourself and/or a guest. If you would like to discuss the prices for each class further then give us a call or email info@movingwaves.org

Monday

TUESDAy

thursday

friday

17:00

18:00

19:00

dance for fun

19.30-20.30
18+

Mindful movement

18:30-19:30
18+

wednesday

MONDAY

dance for fun
18+

19:30 - 20.30

Thursday

Mindful movements
‍18+

18:30-19:30

ONLINE CLASSES

View pricing options to book for yourself and/or a guest. If you would like to discuss the prices for each class further then give us a call or email info@movingwaves.org

Monday

TUESDAy

thursday

friday

16:00

17:00

18:00

art & Crafts (ONLINE)

16:00-17:00
7-12yo

Mindful movement (ONLINE)

18:30-19:30
18+

wednesday

kids yoga
(ONLINE)

17:15-18:15
4-10yo

Thursday

Arts & Crafts (Online)
7-12yo

16:00 - 17:00

Kids yoga (Online)
‍4-10yo

17:15 - 18:15

Mindful movements
‍18+

18:30-19:30

''Amelie loves her weekly dance class. As a result of coming to the classes, her dancing has improved and her confidence has grown. She and her friends will now be performing at the local school festival together and they can't wait!''

JULIE

Fantastic school and a passionate, well organised teacher, my daughter loves coming here. Thank you!

MAGDA

Vanessa always leaves the class happy and with a smile on her face. I'm very glad that we found such a good class so close to home.

MARTA

My daughter just loves it! She loves her teacher and can't wait to see he friends every week. Music is fantastic and the price is very reasonable.

DOH

Cisely has had a fantastic time. She has grown in confidence and in her dancing which we have enjoyed watching. Tina has communicated very well with us and we really appreciate the effort she has put into developing the dance school.

HANNAH ROSE

Age appropriate, fun moves, encourages freestyle. Technically challenging! Happy children.

LOLA B

My daughter has been coming since Tina started classes at local centre and is so happy and delighted to attend every week. She thoroughly enjoys her class every Monday and never misses a class!

DONNA

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