DANCE CLASSES NEAR EDGWARE
Families in Edgware searching for dance classes in HA8 will find MOUVE by Dancing with Louise in Hendon NW4 approximately 10 minutes away by car — or three stops on the Northern line. The academy runs 80+ weekly classes from 18 months upwards across nine disciplines, including the full Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet pathway, hip hop, contemporary, musical theatre and dance gymnastics. MOUVE is one of the few dance schools in the area offering the complete RAD graded syllabus from Pre-Primary through to Grade 8, making it the destination of choice for Edgware families who want serious ballet training alongside other styles.
GETTING HERE FROM EDGWARE
Edgware families are well represented at MOUVE across all age groups. The school has taught children from HA8 and the surrounding areas for over 30 years, and the relatively easy tube or car journey makes MOUVE one of the most accessible professional dance academies from Edgware. Many Edgware families choose MOUVE specifically for the RAD ballet pathway — a structured, externally examined qualification that is not widely available at local dance schools in the HA8 area — and for the performance opportunity at the annual showcase at the artsdepot in Finchley.
WHAT WE TEACH
A complete dance education under one roof — from classical ballet to street styles, all taught to the same professional standard.
WHO IT'S FOR
Whether your child is 18 months or 18 years, there is a programme designed precisely for where they are right now.
WHY CHOOSE MOUVE
Founded by Louise Leach — ISTD and LAMDA qualified — MOUVE has been teaching children in North London since the early 1990s. Over 1,000 students attend every week.
Every teacher holds recognised qualifications (ISTD, RAD, LAMDA) and a current enhanced DBS check. MOUVE has a written safeguarding policy and full public liability insurance.
From first pliés at 18 months to RAD Grade 8 ballet and LAMDA qualifications in the teens. Every child has somewhere to go next.
Every MOUVE student performs at the artsdepot theatre in Finchley — a 395-seat professional venue — building stage confidence and lasting pride.
“More than a dance school — more like a family. Every child who walks through our door deserves to find their confidence, their voice, and their love of movement. That has always been the heart of what we do here.”
Louise Leach, Founder — MOUVE by Dancing with Louise
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MOUVE is approximately 10 minutes from Edgware by car via Edgware Road (A5) south towards Hendon, or 3 stops on the Northern line to Hendon Central. The studio at Bennett House, Sunningfields Road NW4 has free on-site parking. It is one of the closest professional dance academies with a full RAD ballet pathway to the Edgware area.
Yes. Edgware station is the northern terminus of the Northern line (Edgware branch). Take the Northern line towards High Barnet/Morden: Edgware → Burnt Oak → Colindale → Hendon Central (3 stops, about 8–10 minutes). From Hendon Central walk approximately 10 minutes to Bennett House, Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR.
Yes. MOUVE in Hendon NW4 — approximately 10 minutes from Edgware — offers the full Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) graded ballet pathway from Pre-Primary (age 3) through to Grade 8. RAD exams are externally assessed and lead to internationally recognised qualifications. MOUVE's teachers are RAD and ISTD qualified. This level of structured RAD provision is uncommon among local dance schools in the HA8 area.
MOUVE in Hendon NW4 — just 10 minutes from Edgware — offers adult dance fitness classes through the MOUVEit! programme, a Zumba-inspired class running five times a week. Adult hip hop classes are also available for beginners and experienced dancers. The free trial offer applies to adult classes too.
MOUVE offers nine dance disciplines: ballet (Royal Academy of Dance graded syllabus), hip hop, street dance, contemporary, jazz, tap, musical theatre, drama and dance gymnastics. Children can study a single style or combine disciplines across the week. Classes run for ages 18 months through to adult.
Yes. All teaching staff hold recognised qualifications from the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing), RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) and LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art). All staff hold current enhanced DBS checks. MOUVE has a written safeguarding policy and public liability insurance.
Trial classes are available for all ages and styles. Visit the free trial page to choose a class and book online — no payment details needed until you decide to continue. You can also call 0333 038 4858 or email info@dancingwithlouise.com.
Yes. MOUVE offers Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) graded ballet exams from Pre-Primary through to Grade 8. Exams are entirely optional — many children enjoy classes without taking formal examinations — but they provide internationally recognised qualifications for students who want them.
BOOK A FREE TRIAL
Trial classes are available for all ages and styles — from toddler dance to teen hip hop to adult fitness. No payment details needed. Come and see why 1,000+ families choose MOUVE every week.
Dance classes near Edgware HA8, North London. MOUVE by Dancing with Louise in Hendon NW4 — 10 minutes by car or 3 stops on the Northern line. Ballet (RAD), hip hop, contemporary, jazz, musical theatre and more for children and adults. Also serving Burnt Oak, Colindale, Stanmore and the wider Harrow and Barnet borders.
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