Welcome to L’areeva Dance Academy® we provide a vast range of different style dance classes from Classical Ballet, Commercial Street Dance, Acrobatics, Singing Musical Theatre and many more for boys and girls aged 3 years to 16 years, situated in Selly Oak, Birmingham UK. We also offer opportunity to take IDTA international recognised syllabus dance exams, stage performance and competitions.
Our mission is to deliver a fun hobby that can also lead and equip pupils towards a successful and fulfilling career in the world of TV, dance and performing arts entertainment industry. We inspire confidence, knowledge motivation and positivity.
Principals Sherene Flash and Sarah Mahon created and run L’areeva Dance Academy, utilizing their skills and professional experience enabling them to give the best possible technique, training and education.
Classes
We provide The IDTA (International Dance Teachers’ Association) grade syllabus.
To increase understanding and improve levels of progression we encourage pupils to enter grade syllabus dance examinations which also contribute towards university points. All graded syllabus/classes provide a practical dance education developing technique, musicality and performance skills.

Twirly Tots
Twirly Tots
3 – 4years, This 1 hour class is an introduction to Ballet, Tap, Acro and Modern Jazz.
Ballet
Classical Ballet
This classical style of expressive movement for pleasure or for the more serious-minded has something to offer for everyone. Known for discipline, technique, elegance and grace, ballet IS the foundation of all dance. It is highly recommended that all pupils study this as their first subject to enable them to move into other genres of dance to obtain essential technique.
(Swan lake, The nutcracker, Giselle and Romeo and Juliet, highlight some of the greatest ballets)
Tap
Tap
A gentle, rhythmical and enjoyable way to keep fit! Tap is rhythm, sound, coordination, syncopation, musicality and timing.
(42nd Street, Crazy For You, Stomp and Tap Dogs, highlight the great diversities of style and music in tapping)
Modern
Modern Jazz
Is energetic and fun! It is a wonderful opportunity to react and interact with other members. It involves elaborate footwork, powerful large leaps, rapid turns and imaginative improvisation to a broad choice of varying rhythms and musical styles.
(A few examples that feature modern/jazz are the musicals, Chicago, Mary Poppins, Hairspray, Grease and Fame)
Commercial Street
Commercial Street Dance
Constantly evolving this lively and enjoyable diverse form of dance covers many genres of dance styles and music encouraging interaction with others. The hip-hop dance style B-boying and the funk-style Popping and Locking are some of the most popular Street dance styles. Choreographed dance routines are created along with opportunities to use freedom of expression (freestyle) to develop and enhance your own style.
(Think’ Diversity- Ashley Banjo, MTV music videos- Beyoncé and Bruno Mars, Concerts- Little Mix and One Direction)
Acrobatics
Acrobatics
This fun popular class is a way for pupils to learn gymnastic-based tricks. Acrobatic dance routines incorporate acrobatic movement into elegant flowing routines, with creative, expressive lifts and poses and builds a great bond and trust between fellow team members. Acro requires flexibility, balance, strength, technique and coordination- stretching makes your muscles looser and also helps to slowly lengthen them over time.
(A few examples that illustrate acrobatics are, gymnastics floor routine, circus and cirque du soleil)
Lyrical
Lyrical Contemporary
Is an expressive dance style of soft fluid dance movements although can also be strong and sharp encouraging expression of feeling through music and dance enabling creative freedom. This dance style combines elements of several dance genres including ballet, jazz and acrobatics while still maintaining its autonomy.
(Most professional dance companies study and perform contemporary dance- eg; Royal Ballet, Rambert and Alvin Ailey)
Singing
Singing/Musical Theatre
Vocal lessons developing technique in Classical, Musical Theatre, Folk and Pop.
(Think’ Theatre, Film, TV Series and Commercials- sky’s the limit!)
Stage
Stage
Opportunities to gain performance experience. The atmosphere, stage lights, make-up and costumes is all very exciting for the children, the bond they build and memories created is worth every second!
Dance Venue
Friends Meeting House
930 Bristol Road South
Selly Oak, Birmingham
B29 6NB
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Term Dates
Return Thursday 5th January 2023.
Last Date of Dance is on Saturday 16th December 2023.
Dates may be subject to change: please check the term dates provided in the footer of invoice emails.
Dates May Change Throughout The Year
Class Venue: All classes are held at the ‘Friends Meeting House’ unless stated otherwise.
Exam Dates: We will contact you when your child is ready to take an exam.
Congratulations to all pupils who took their Ballet/Tap examination July 2021 and June 2022 – You all received a DISTINCTION!
L’areeva Uniform
Uniform Guidance
1: Unless stated otherwise – all items are to be purchased from the links provided below – you will be asked to return any items that are not specifically purchased from this list.
2: Please check size / price online.
3: All items must be a snug fit, especially ballet and tap shoes.
4: Hair in a slick classical ballet bun for ALL CLASSES.
5: No visible undergarments / accessories / tattoo / nail varnish / false nails / jewellery / body studs or makeup permitted.
6: All items must be named to avoid confusion.
Personalised Clothing & Luggage
Twirly Tots – Saturday
(The Dancers Shop Online)
Amethyst Leotard
Pink Ballet Socks
Pink Leather Ballet Shoes
Lavender Cardigan (Optional).
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(MoveDanceWear Online)
Dark Lavender Skirt
Black Tap Shoes – Option 1
Black Tap Shoes – Option 2
Black Tap Shoes – Option 3
Ballet – Prep or Primary Grade – Saturday
(The Dancers Shop Online)
Amethyst Leotard
Pink Ballet Socks
Pink Leather Ballet Shoes
Lavender Cardigan (Optional).
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(MoveDanceWear Online)
Dark Lavender Skirt
Tap – Prep or Primary Grade – Saturday
Acro, Lyrical, Modern Jazz, Street, Comp – Saturday
Add child’s first name when ordering.
If you do take Ballet and/or Tap including any of the above classes, please purchase the additional Junior Shorts or Senior Shorts below to be worn over the Amethyst Leotard.
If you take any of the above classes excluding Ballet and/or Tap, please purchase the Crop Top & Shorts.
If you take Street Dance Class, please purchase from the link below – outdoor shoes cannot be worn in the studio.
Musical Theatre, Comp – Tuesday
Add child’s first name when ordering.
Ballet Grades 1 onward – Thursday
(The Dancers Shop Online)
Amethyst Child Leotard
Amethyst Adult Leotard
Pink So Danca Canvas Ballet Shoes (From Size 1).
Pointe shoe information is provided on every invoice email.
Tap Grades 1 onward – Thursday
(The Dancers Shop Online)
Amethyst Child Leotard
Amethyst Adult Leotard
Pink Ballet Socks
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(MoveDanceWear Online)
Black Child V Shorts
Black Adult V Shorts
Black Move Dance Oxford Split Sole Tap Shoe (From Size 2).