Adore Dance London provides fun, friendly & welcoming dance classes for East London
Inspiring the Love of Dance
About Us
Adore Dance London is one of East London's leading dancing schools offering dance lessons for Adults & Children in East London.
Through our mission, vision & values, Adore Dance is committed to creating an inclusive atmosphere, offering the same level of professional training as some of the most prestigious schools, without the elitist atmosphere which can put many dancers off; especially those who do not see themselves fitting the mould of a typical dancer.
Under the guidance and expertise of Principal Teacher, Connor Taylor—a world professional dancer turned fully IDTA-qualified dance teacher—Adore Dance is one of the few schools which are led by a professional dancer with dance teaching qualifications, meaning that all students, regardless of ability, can guarantee the highest quality teaching.
The emphasis is always on running fun & social classes, whilst still maintaining a high standard of technique. With our small class sizes, we encourage dancers to subtly push themselves and develop their confidence through industry-leading teaching & training—making new friends along the way!
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Adore Dance London’s mission, vision & values are not just words on a page - they are reflected in the actions and behaviours of everyone in our team, as well as, how we encourage students (and their parents/carers).
Our Mission
Inspiring the Love of Dance in East London with Fun, Friendly & Welcoming dance classes for all
Our Vision
Within the next 5 years, inspire 1,000 local adults & children every week to harness the power of dance in order to...
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... improve East London's physical, mental & emotional wellbeing
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... unlock the potential of our community’s young people
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... further enrich East London’s diverse history with dance, arts & culture
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... unite ALL people with common interest; diversity in dance inspires creativity and enriches our lives
Be Inspirational
Be
Resilient
Be
Kind
Be Inspirational
From the youngest dancer to the most experienced teacher, We have a responsibility to pass the ‘baton’ of inspiration, enthusiasm & passion on to the next generation:
Our actions & creativity today reflect in the future dancers of tomorrow
Be Resilient
We understand success does not come overnight and we use the challenges & disappointments that are natural in dance to build confidence, leadership & adventure:
Our tenacity & hard work today, become tomorrow’s graceful willpower
Be Kind
We foster a culture of compassion, empathy & fun to create lifelong friendships through making & accomplishing goals together:
Our welcoming attitude ensures there is a place to dance for everybody regardless ethnicity, race, gender, religion, sexuality, or disability.
Meet The Team
Principle
& Co-Founder
Connor Taylor
BA(Hons), LIDTA, AIDTA
Connor fell in love with dancing at the age of 8 at a local dance school in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. He soon started full-time training from just age 10 at Northern Ballet Academy, Leeds, where Connor formed his foundation & discipline to the art. At 16, he received a place to study a BA(Hons) degree in Professional Dance & Performance at the prestigious Central School of Ballet, London where he graduated in 2015. It was then he toured nationally working with globally renowned choreographers to perform across the UK, including New Adventures/Matthew Bourne, The Royal Opera House, Sadlers Wells & more. Then went on to spend his last year of professional dancing at Alberta Ballet, Canada.
In 2016, Connor moved from the performing world into teaching, running Ballet & Jazz lessons for Adults & Children at Margaret Preedy Dance Studios in Maidstone, Kent. It was here Connor pursued his professional teaching qualifications through the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) in Ballet, Modern Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Freestyle & Theatre Craft.
In 2021, Connor was thrilled to bring his wealth of experience to East London with the formation of Adore Dance London. Connor now teaches over 200 students each week including both group and private classes for everyday beginner dancers to professional Royal Ballet artists.
Team
Joe Watson
Class Administrator & Co-Founder
As a third-generation dance studio owner, Joe grew up in a Dance school, but avoided the dancing itself altogether! Instead fascinated by the business side of dance.
As well as joining the tap class on Tuesday nights, Joe leads business operations for Adore Dance London and supports the teachers with the administration of the classes, so will probably be the one sending you the emails with the details.
Outside of dance, Joe runs Youth Clubs across East London, is a School Governor and works for a management consultancy.
Dance & Fitness Teacher
Georgina graduated from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in 2017 and now performs professionally as a contemporary dance artist.
Since 2018 Georgina has been a company dancer with Welsh dance company, Ffin Dance, and has taught barre fitness classes in London. She loves how the high intensity, low impact fitness method can transform and really strengthen your form.
Georgina is a passionate teacher whose joy of teaching stems from sharing a love of movement and seeing participants progress in technique and confidence.
Dance & Fitness Teacher
Lucy trained at London Studio Centre, specialising in classical ballet, and at Broadway Dance Centre in New York.
As a professional dancer, Lucy's international career includes Saturday Night Fever, Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker, London Olympics 2012, La Traviata, Ring Cycle and Carmen at the Royal Opera House, and many more.
As a teacher, Lucy wants her students to feel as confident and motivated as possible to realise the hard work and dedication that they put into their dancing.
She is also a personal trainer and a new first time mum who lives with her husband and baby boy in Leyton!
Georgina Turier-Duerden
Lucy Alderman
Lydia MacKenzie
Christie Lindsell
Dance Teacher
Christie grew up in South East England and started her training at Margaret Preedy Dance Studios in Maidstone, Kent at the age of 4.
She has studied under the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing as well as the International Dance Teachers Association, training in Freestyle, Ballroom and Latin American.
She has performed in annual shows throughout her years of training and danced in Films & TV.
Christie is super excited to be joining the team at Adore Dance London, assisting in children’s and adults’ lessons as well as leading the Solo Latin American class on a Thursday night.
Interested in Joining?
Drop us an email - We're always on the lookout for top teachers & staff.
