Hotshots Competition – Stag Theatre

LBDA’s Commercial and Lyrical Competition teams will be back at the Stag on Sunday 26th April performing in the Hotshot’s Competition. We wish everyone the best of luck and are looking forward to a busy day.

St Christopher’s Fundraising Day – Keston Common

LBDA has been invited to perform at St Christopher’s Fun Walk on Sunday 10th May 2026. LBDA will be performing around 4pm on the Keston Green outside the Greyhound Pub. We performed at this event last year and it was such a brilliant atmosphere for such a worthy cause. LBDA will be performing selected songs and dances and information on this event will be sent out shortly if your child’s class is involved – we would love to have lots of supporters as it’s such a great day!

Our drama pupils will be taking to the stage this summer at the Sevenoaks Drama Festival. Pupils will be performing scenes and competing for awards and medals on 13th/14th and 20th/21st June 2026. Information on this event will be sent out to you at the start of the summer term and I look forward to seeing you all perform.

Our ISTD Modern and Tap session is booked in for Sunday 5th and 12th July 2026. Pupils will be notified if they are ready for this session. Please remember that all of our teachers are very experienced, and we know when your child is at the right level to achieve their very best in an exam. There will also be a ISTD Ballet Exam Session in November.

As the show was much earlier this year we will be holding our first dedicated Awards Ceremony to recognise pupils who have worked hard and achieved so much this year in the many genres we teach at LBDA. Parents and pupils will be invited to a celebration evening, followed by an end of year party on Saturday 11th July 2026 at the Parklangley Tennis Club. Please put the date in your diary and more information will be sent out in the Summer Term.

TRIAL CLASSES

As you know LBDA runs classes is ISTD Modern, Tap, Ballet, LAMDA Acting, Commercial and Street Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, Acro, Singing and Musical Production. If your child would like a FREE trial class in any subject they do not currently take please contact me ASAP so we can get them booked if we have availability.

NEW CLASSES

We have some new classes on the timetable including the following:
– Year 3&4 Lyrical
– Year 3&4 Acting

CLASSES AND FEES

Many people have already emailed me about starting additional classes this term. Please let me know as soon as possible if your child is wanting to add classes to their timetable as we have limited spaces available but will do our best to accommodate your child.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries regarding your child’s class and please be reminded that we require a term’s notice if you need to cancel your child’s place in class.

Invoices will be sent out separately – please check your invoice with your child’s timetable to ensure you attend the correct class at the correct venue.

Taylor’s Friday Commercial classes have now moved to a Wednesday Evening which I think will be a welcomed change and some class times have changed due to the exams that were taken in the Autumn Term.

Please make sure your child wears the correct uniform to class. There are many reasons we require the pupils to wear uniform.

Firstly, uniform helps to create a sense of unity and professionalism within the class. When all pupils are dressed the same, it removes distractions and allows everyone to feel part of a team. This encourages focus, discipline, and a positive learning environment.

Secondly, dance uniforms are specifically designed to allow freedom of movement while also enabling teachers to clearly see posture, alignment, and technique. This is essential for giving accurate feedback and helping each pupil improve safely and effectively.

Having hair tied back is equally important. Loose hair can obstruct vision, become a distraction, and interfere with movement. By keeping hair secured, pupils can concentrate fully on their dancing and maintain good technique throughout the class.

Finally, wearing the correct uniform and presenting themselves neatly helps pupils develop pride in their appearance and respect for the art of dance. It also prepares them for performances and formal settings, where presentation is an important part of the overall experience.
We appreciate your support in helping pupils arrive prepared, focused, and ready to learn.

Thank you for being part of the LBDA Family and here’s to lots of hard work, lots of fun and even more successes this year.

Kindest regards
Miss Laura and the LBDA Team