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Find their starting point

Classes & fees.

From playful first steps to advanced training, we will help you find a suitable class for your child.

Discover your next class

Every dancer starts
somewhere.

Something playful, something expressive, something full of energy. Explore the styles below and we will help you find the right class for your child.

See class days and times · Plan your first visit

Adult classes

01 / FIRST STEPS

Little Hugs
Theatre Stars

Little steps. Big imaginations.

A gentle, playful introduction to dance, where music and imagination bring movement to life.

With games, props and instruments, Miss Olivia introduces little ones to their first ballet, modern and tap steps. Children explore rhythm, express themselves and enjoy dancing together, building confidence and the foundations for their next steps at LHTS.

Ages 2–4 years · Saturday 9:00–9:45am
Taught by Miss Olivia

Parents and carers are welcome to watch and join in, helping little ones feel at home.

Come and try a free class
02 / FIRST STEPS

Reception Ballet & Tap

First ballet steps. First tap rhythms.

Discover the joy of two dance styles in one welcoming class.

Miss Olivia gently introduces basic ballet and tap technique through music, movement and expression. From exploring ballet steps to making rhythms with their feet, children develop coordination and confidence while enjoying learning together.

A lovely next step from Little Hugs—and an equally welcoming place for complete beginners.

Ages 4–5 years · With Miss Olivia

Tuesday · Running now

4:15–5:00pm

Book a free Tuesday trial

Proposed Saturday class

9:45–10:30am · With Miss Olivia

We’re hoping to introduce a Saturday morning class, subject to enough enrolments. Register your interest and we’ll be in touch when we’re ready to confirm a start date.

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03 / FOUNDATIONS

Ballet

Ballet develops posture, balance, coordination and classical dance technique. Students learn steps and sequences, working on control, musicality and expressive movement as their training progresses. We offer ISTD syllabus and freework classes, with pointe preparation and pointe work introduced when students are ready and their teacher advises.

Ballet from age 4 years
ISTD Syllabus & Freework Classes, Pointe Prep and Pointe Classes

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04 / RHYTHM AND MOVEMENT

Tap and Modern

In tap, dancers use their feet to create rhythms, developing timing, musicality and clear footwork. Modern explores a range of movements, steps and dance sequences to build strength, coordination and expression. Our classes develop technique and performance skills through ISTD syllabus work, with additional Tap Tech and Stretch & Conditioning classes available.

Tap and Modern from age 4 years
ISTD Syllabus Classes, Tap Tech and Stretch & Conditioning Classes

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05 / ENERGY AND EXPRESSION

Jazz and
Contemporary

Jazz combines dance technique with energetic steps and choreography, developing coordination, musicality and performance confidence. Contemporary explores fluid movement, changes of level and expressive choreography, encouraging dancers to connect movement with music. Both styles help students develop control and their own expression, with class placement guided by age and experience.

Jazz and Contemporary from age 5 years
Class placement by age and experience

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06 / FIND YOUR STYLE

Commercial

Commercial focuses on lively choreography to popular music, with an emphasis on energy, rhythm and personality. Dancers learn movement sequences and practise bringing them together with confidence and style. Classes develop coordination, musicality and performance skills, with placement depending on age and experience.

From age 5 years
Class placement depending on age and experience

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07 / TAKE TO THE STAGE

Musical Theatre
and Tricks

Musical Theatre explores telling stories through character, movement and performance, helping students bring confidence and expression to the stage. Tricks is a separate class focused on acrobatic skills, developing strength, flexibility, balance and control. Skills are introduced progressively, with class placement guided by age and experience.

Musical Theatre and Tricks from age 5 years
Class placement by age and experience

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08 / PRIVATE TUITION

Private lessons

Private tuition offers individual attention, with lessons shaped around the student’s experience and goals. Contact us to discuss the dance style or skills you would like to work on and suitable lesson times, subject to availability. We also offer daytime private tuition for adults and home-educated or flexi-schooled children.

Subject to availability
Contact us to discuss suitable lessons and times

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09 / DAYTIME CLASSES

LHTS Hub

Daytime dance, musical theatre and creative performance for home-educated and flexi-schooled young people. Develop skills, confidence and friendships at our Leighton Buzzard studios.

Ages 7–16 years · Wednesdays
Visit the Hub website for programme details, fees and registration of interest.

Explore LHTS Hub

New to dance? You do not need to choose a grade yourself. Tell us your child’s age and experience and we will recommend a suitable starting point.

Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing — Registered Member

We teach the ISTD syllabus in Ballet, Tap and Modern. Examinations are encouraged, but optional. View ISTD examination fees 2026–27.

Joe smiling with two young LHTS dancers at the studios
Encouragement at every step.
An LHTS ballet teacher with four smiling young dancers in class
First steps, shared smiles.

Simple starting points

Your first trial is free.

Try a suitable class before deciding to join. Our regular class fees are shown below and are invoiced termly in advance.

30 minute class£6.00

per lesson

45 minute class£7.50

per lesson

60 minute class£9.50

per lesson

We will confirm your class fee, remaining term total and uniform requirements before enrolment. One free trial per class. Six weeks’ notice is required to cancel or swap classes, or fees are payable in lieu. View our full 2026/27 fees and payment information.

Joining LHTS

Three steps to your first class.

01

Find the right fit

Explore our classes or tell us your child’s age, experience and available days.

02

Come for a trial

We’ll recommend a suitable class, arrange your free trial and confirm what to bring.

03

Make it official

If the class is right, we will guide you through registration, fees and your first term.

Your next step

Let’s find their class.

Tell us your child’s age, experience and interests. We’ll recommend a suitable class and arrange your free trial.

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Specialist boys’ training

Boys dance too.

For enjoyment, confidence and friendship — or a future career in dance. Discover our training, our dancers’ stories and our male alumni.

Discover boys’ training at LHTS
Adults taking part in a Barre with Liv class at the LHTS studios
Movement, strength and time for yourself.

For adults · Independently run by Olivia

Barre with Liv

A low-impact, full-body workout inspired by ballet, pilates and yoga.

Make time for yourself with a class focused on strength, muscle endurance and flexibility. Olivia combines controlled movements and repeated exercises for a workout that challenges the whole body.

Tuesday evenings at the LHTS studios · Ages 18+

Class times can vary. Contact Olivia directly for the current time, price, availability and booking details.

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Find her in the Instagram app: @lifestyle.with.liv

Barre with Liv is run independently by Olivia, who hires space at LHTS. Bookings and payments are arranged directly with her; LHTS class fees and free-trial offers do not apply.