Our studio is one of a kind
At HDS we believe everybody can dance!
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Our studio is a safe, inclusive space where people from all walks of life, with diverse backrounds of all ages and abilities, can find a sense of belonging and purpose while learning high quality dance technique and receiving training to a high standard.
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We help our dancers achieve their personal best and strongly believe dance teaches valuable life skills and improves mental and physical wellbeing, while creating wonderful friendships and life-long memories.
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Our class venues are fitted with professional ballet barres, mirrors and have free parking on site
Our director is passionate, experienced & highly qualified
Angela Coelho, director and teacher of HDS, began her dance journey growing up in South Africa; spending every spare minute in the dance studio and experiencing the magic of dance.
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It was always her dream to create a dance studio space as inspiring and full of joy as the one she experienced.​​
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Throughout her dancing years Angela successfully completed advanced levels of ballet examinations and has achieved numerous gold medals for the AAB Performance Awards; while training in various forms of dance such as contemporary, modern jazz and ballroom to name a few.
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She danced professionally with a South African contemporary dance company before returning to her first love of teaching.
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In 2015 she went on to become a professional dance teacher, qualifying with world renowned dance organisations and teaching for dance schools across South Africa and the UK before establishing HDS in 2023.
Angela is registered teacher and is affiliated with the
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Royal Academy of Dance (RAD Ballet)
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American Academy of Ballet (AAB Performance Awards)
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Rambert Grades (Contemporary Dance)
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Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD Modern Theatre)