Our Classes
Our group classes take place on a Tuesday and Thursday evening from 8-9pm as well as Saturday and Sundays from 12-1pm. These are beginner classes and are ideal for those who have never danced before.
Each week we teach a different dance so that pupils get the opportunity to try a few different styles before opting to take private lessons.
See our Ballroom and Latin page for more information.
Academy news
Examination Session
Sunday the 24th of June 2012:
Our next examination session has been set for Sunday the 24th of June 2012. The exam session will start at approximately 1pm and should finish around 5pm. Those who will be taking an exam will be allocated a specific time closer to the day.
About The London Academy Of Dance
The London Academy Of Dance is one of the UK's leading schools specializing in teaching adults of all abilities Ballroom, Latin American, Salsa and Argentine Tango.
Founded by Principal Greg Gillespie, The London Academy of Dance is proud to be based at The Reebok Sports Club in Canary Wharf where it offers tuition in the form of group classes and private lessons, seven days a week.
The Academy offers tuition for every level of dancer, from nervous beginners to seasoned competitors. It also offers students the option of taking medal tests through the ISTD.
All teachers at the Academy are either former or current competitive dancers and hold various levels of teaching qualifications through the worlds leading dance teaching authorities the ISTD and the IDTA.
Greg Gillespie - Principal
Born into a dancing family, Greg Gillespie started dancing at a young age at his parents dance school, The Gillespie School of Dance in Nottingham. Greg took his IDTA Bronze, Silver and Gold medals and then entered the competitive scene where he competed as a Juvenile, Junior, Youth and Amateur reaching several UK and UK open finals and being selected to represent England at the World Championships. He then left the dance world after being offered 1 of the 11 available available places from the 6000 applicants at The Webber Douglas Academy Of Dramatic Art in South Kensington. Greg trained at Webber Douglas for three years and worked in repertory theatre across the country including the UK premiere of a play at the Jermyn Street Theatre in Piccadilly, London.
Greg then took his teaching qualifications with the ISTD and decided to return to the dance world. As well as running The London Academy Of Dance, he competes as a professional 10 dance competitor representing England at all major competitions. Greg is also a member of the prestigious IDTA and was honoured to be asked to lecture for the ISTD. Both organisations are considered to be the leading authorities in Ballroom and Latin American dancing.
Lubomira Petkova - Senior Teacher
Origionaly from Bulgaria, Lubomira has competed at Ballroom and Latin American dancing at the highest of levels as both an amateur and now as a professional.
In Bulgaria, she was the national vice champion on numerous occasions before moving to London to continue a professional career.
Since turning professional Lubomira has represented England and has been honoured to be part of the British team at the professional wold championships.
Lubomira is available for lessons through out the week and offers tuition in Ballroom, Latin and Salsa.
Sergio Brilhante - Senior Teacher
Sergio Brilhante is a qualified Ballroom and Latin teacher with the ISTD and IDTA with 10 years of experience teaching pupils, both Adults and Children, from social dancers to competitors and wedding couples.
Originally from Portugal, Sergio began his dancing career at the age of 11 and soon fell in love with the many rhythms that Ballroom and Latin dancing have to offer.
Sergio began competing at the age of 15 and had great success winning many competitions in Portugal and from that moment dancing was his first passion.
Shortly after graduating in Clinical Psychology, Sergio decided to move to London in 2008 to further his career, competing and also teaching dancing full time. His approach to dancing is to try and get a good balance between technique, rhythm awareness and of course having some fun along the way!
Christy Kotsifaki
Christy started teaching dance 7 years ago in Greece. In parallel with her studies for a BA in Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology she was qualified as Teacher of Dance by the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA).
Christy moved into London to get professional training by world's dancing champions and improve her performance in international competitions. Her teaching experience is in Latin, Ballroom, Freestyle, Salsa, and Belly dancing from beginner to advanced levels.
Christy has choreographed numerous wedding dances for couples and has done showcases for various events, video-clips and charities. She has a passion for dance and wants to share it with her students with a big smile