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Emma's Academy of Dance & Drama is the trading name of Emma Weir and was the original name for the schools and classes set up when it opened in 2005. Over the years however, some of the larger areas of the business have taken on their own brand identity (see Albany Dance Academy, Aldershot, Dance Train, Forever Wedding Dance etc) although they are still part of Emma's Academy. Below is an overview of some of the other projects under the Academy umbrella, either managed by Emma or by other professionals that work with her.

Classes for children and teenagers
For information about our programme of junior dance classes in Aldershot, please click on Albany Dance Academy, Aldershot or visit www.albanydance.co.uk
 
Academy instructors also run street dance classes in Aldershot and Farborough in Hampshire through the Rushmoor Healthy Living organisation. For more information see: http://www.rhl.org.uk/street_dance.php
 
From 2005-2010 Emma's Academy ran weekly dance and drama classes in Hanwell, West London. This class is now managed by our friends and dance colleagues at SA Dance. For more information visit:
 
The Academy works in partnership with PlaySport at Battersea Sports Centre running weekly street dance classes each Monday afternoon. For more information contact the centre directly on 020 8871 8529 or 020 7228 0632.
 
The Academy also works in partnership with JAGS sports centre in North Dulwich to provide weekly Jazz classes on Wednesday afternoons. For more information see http://www.jagssportsclub.co.uk/termcourses.asp
Classes for adults
Academy Principal Emma Weir teaches a range of dance classes at the Bishopsgate Institute in the City of London. For the full programme and more information about how to book, see: www.bishopsgate.org.uk
 
Emma also runs weekly social dance classes for the staff of Homerton University Hospital in Hackney. To book an Academy teacher to run classes at your workplace or educational establishment see our Education and Corporate Services page.
 
Academy trained teachers also run adult classes in the Surrey and Hampshire area including Zumba and the new craze BOKWA see their websites:
 
 
 
For details on first dance choreography for weddings see Forever Wedding Dance or Disco Hen for hen party dance classes. 
Holiday clubs and courses
Academy instructors regularly run classes during the school holidays for the following organisations:
 
  • Wandsworth Sports Development holiday fun programmes at Balham Leisure Centre and Putney Leisure Centre.
  • Battersea Youth Sports Centre.
  • JAGS sports centre in North Dulwich.
To find our more, please email us at info@emmasacademy.co.uk in the first instance and we will refer your query to the correct person.
 
Since 2007, Emma Weir has worked each summer with musical theatre company EduStage as choreographer and director of original musical theatre productions at venues such as the Winter Gardens, Eastbourne, The Ashford Theatre, Fairfield Halls Croydon and most recently the Secombe Theatre, Sutton. The next courses that Emma will be directing are in July (Epsom) and August (Sutton) 2012. For information about these programmes please see EduStage's own website: www.edustage.co.uk
Private lessons
One to one and small group lessons with Emma Weir are available to book privately at your convenience although availability may be limited at peak times due to demand.
 
Studio lessons in either the City of London or West London areas cost £50.00 per hour inclusive of studio hire. Home visits within zones 1-3 are £60.00 per 90 minutes. Please contact us for a quote in other areas.
 
Please note we do not charge extra for wedding dance tuition. See Forever Wedding Dance for more information.
 
Professional IDTA teacher training is also available by private tuition or you can join one of our Dance Train courses - see www.teachingdance.co.uk

 
Want us to set up a bespoke class or course at your venue or organisation? Email info@emmasacademy.co.uk with your request and venue details.
Don't see what you're looking for? Why not...
book a private lesson?
check our Education & Corporate Services page?
email us your ideas for a new / bespoke class?
 
For any of these ideas email info@emmasacademy.co.uk and not any of the other contact details given on this page as these are for specific external classes only.
   

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