Rona Hart School of Dance teaches ballet in North London, based at a chapel hall on Rosslyn Hill in Hampstead. It caters mainly for children and young dancers, with classes led by Miss Linzi Else and her team. Families speak highly of the commitment and care shown over many years. It suits young dancers wanting proper, attentive ballet tuition.
Parents describe kind, professional teachers and a real sense of dedication that keeps children coming back year after year. Classes are held with live piano accompaniment, which lends a beautiful ambience to the sessions. It is a good fit for families who value a traditional, well-run ballet school.
Classes focus on ballet for children and young dancers, taught with care and structure over the terms. Ballet classes in London here benefit from a pianist in the room, giving lessons a rich, musical quality. Alongside regular teaching, the school stages performances that give students something to work towards. Dance classes in London of this kind build technique steadily while nurturing a love of the art.
A first class comes with kind, professional teaching and a calm, encouraging atmosphere. Children should wear appropriate ballet attire and soft ballet shoes where possible, though it is worth checking specifics with the school. Parents can expect a well-organised and welcoming introduction.
The school is based in Hampstead in North London, easy to reach for families in the area. The surrounding area is served by the usual local transport links.
My daughter decided to take up ballet at 12yo when we moved here from New York. From the moment I enquired about my daughter taking classes up until 3+ years later I have been nothing but utterly impressed by the attitude, teaching and commitment of Ms Linzi and her team. My daughter is now doing 2 classes (she would do more if she could) a week and it makes her so happy. The balance between discipline, learning and having fun is just right. I love that it takes place in a low key venue with a pianist and that every term parents can watch the last class, which is not a show, but a normal lesso— Katie Malbon
It is already second year since my daughter has joined Rona Hart. She thoroughly enjoyes every class and I love watching her perform after each term. Classes are conducted with a teacher and a pianist. The grand piano in classroom gives even more beautiful ambience to all the little ballet dancers 🙂 You also have an option to take exams. I will definitely continue recommending Rona Hart to anyone who is passionate and interested in quality ballet lessons. Thank you to Miss Linzi Else- School Principal and all the teachers.— ZANNA BABAJANA
We have been coming to Rona Hart School of Dance since seven years. The ballet classes are very loved by my daughters. The teachers are very kind and professional and having a pianist makes the whole experience exquisite. Every two years Miss Linzi Else and her dedicated team put on an amazing dance production where all students can perform. It's also possible to take exams. The dance studio is hidden in a lovely building behind the church yard. We also appreciate the wooden dance floor.— Vien Cha
My daughters, now aged 11 and 9 years, have been doing ballet at Rona Hart since they were 3 years old. Miss Linzi's commitment and dedication during that time has never wavered. Her School is extremely well run, with excellent and delightful teachers. The girls are well prepared for their ballet exams and every other year take part in a wonderful dance show, which is a feat of organisation, with wonderful choreography and costumes.— Frances Sawtell
Salsa is learnable for those who take it up, though this school specialises in ballet. For salsa you would look to a dedicated class.
Beginners can learn salsa with good teaching, but the focus here is firmly on ballet for children and young dancers.
Adults can take up ballet, though this school teaches children and young dancers. For adult ballet you would look to a class aimed at grown-ups.
There is no age that is too late to begin ballet for enjoyment. This school specialises in nurturing younger dancers from an early stage.
Line dancing typically uses moves such as the grapevine, kick-ball-change, walks, turns and taps, though this school teaches ballet rather than line dancing.
Simple, repetitive routines are the easiest introduction to line dancing, but the focus here is on classical ballet.