Double Twist Dance Academy

Dance · Chingford · Forest Gate

Find Their Rhythm

Dance classes for children, juniors and adults in Chingford & Forest Gate.

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Ballet · Creative Dance · Ballet & Contemporary

Our classes are SEN-friendly and everyone is welcome. Emma is DBS checked and first-aid trained.

Dancers at Double Twist Dance Academy

Little Twisters

2–4 yrs

  • Sunday, 10–10.40am

    South Chingford Community Library (address TBC)

    £40/month

  • Saturday, 11–11.45am

    Forest Gate Youth Zone

    £40/month

Dancers at Double Twist Dance Academy

Pre Junior

4–6 yrs

  • Saturday, 10–11am

    Forest Gate Youth Zone

    £40/month

  • Wednesday, 5–5.40pm

    Chingford Community Hub

    £40/month

Dancers at Double Twist Dance Academy

Junior

7–11 yrs

  • Tuesday, 5.30–6.30pm

    Friday Hill, Chingford

    £42/month

  • Saturday, 9–10am

    Forest Gate Youth Zone

    £40/month

Dancers at Double Twist Dance Academy

Senior

11–14 yrs

  • Saturday, 11.45am–12.45pm

    Forest Gate Youth Zone

    £40/month

Pre Junior Jazz/Tap

Pre Junior Jazz/Tap

4–6 yrs

Times and prices on enquiry

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Junior Jazz/Tap

Junior Jazz/Tap

7–11 yrs

Times and prices on enquiry

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Senior Jazz/Tap

Senior Jazz/Tap

11–14 yrs

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Adults Ballet & Contemporary

Adults Ballet & Contemporary

18+

  • Friday, 7pm

    Maryland (address TBC)

    £10/week

Adults Dance Fusion

Adults Dance Fusion

40+

  • Wednesday, 6.30pm

    South Chingford Community Library (address TBC)

    £10/week

  • Sunday, 11am–12pm

    South Chingford Community Library (address TBC)

    £10/week

Adults Dance Fusion (Zoom)

Adults Dance Fusion (Zoom)

40+

  • Day on request, 6.30pm

    Online

    £10/week

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Your first class

Try a £5 taster

Now taking enquiries for November, December and January.

£5 taster. Bank transfer is the main option. Emma will send you her bank details separately to arrange payment. Paying on the day is also fine.

Come in leggings and a top for your taster. After that, uniform is available from Pixie Dust Dancewear.

After the taster, kids’ classes are paid monthly and adults pay weekly. All tasters £5. Kids: £40/month at Forest Gate Youth Zone, Chingford Community Hub and South Chingford Community Library; £42/month at Friday Hill. Adults: £10 per week. Bank transfer is the main option. Emma will send you her bank details separately to arrange payment. Paying on the day is also fine.

Pay by bank transfer, on the day, or online. All payments are non-refundable.

  • Kids – Forest Gate Youth Zone£40/month
  • Kids – Chingford Community Hub & South Chingford Community Library£40/month
  • Kids – Friday Hill£42/month
  • Adults£10 per week

Dancewear / Uniform: Pixie Dust Dancewear.

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What families say

5.0 stars from 55 Google reviews

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“My 9 year old daughter has been attending ballet since winter last year she absolutely loves it her confidence has grown she has adhd and autism but it hasn't stopped her she loves ballet and adores her teacher Emma l her future is bright thank you emma”

Louisa Thomas

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“Emma has been incredibly kind and professional with our 3 year old daughter for Ballet Class. She has improved a lot her dancing skills and overall her motor skills over the last 6 months thanks to the classes, and is waiting for Saturdays to come, each time with more excitment. Thank you Emma!”

Etienne Godiard

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“Double Twist Dance School is a great organisation, the teacher is brilliant, professional, motivating whilst being patient and helpful. There's something for everyone regardless of age or dance experience. As a relatively new student, I highly recommend it.”

Vera Tóth

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“I take my son to the dance class in Chingford. Both Emmas are great! They are helpful and very patient with everyone. My son loves his Wednesday groups.”

Wynette Toman

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“The adult ballet class at Forest Gate is brilliant. Emma is encouraging and passionate.”

Hayley Deakin

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“Our daughter recently started and it's all she can talk about. Both Emma's made her feel so welcome that she just went right in got totally immersed in the class!”

Bhavin Sachania

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“This is a excellent ballet school for your little ones. My great niece attendance every Saturday in forest gate school and she is not only developing the beauty of ballet it allows her to be motivated in general and learn how to move with grace and elegance . Highly recommend . Thank you miss Emma my little niece adores her ballet class”

Sandie J

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“Emma Levene's Dance school put on a wonderful, professional-style performance on 13 December 2025 at Morpeth School, Bethnal Green. From older to younger students, some maybe even under 5, the dancing was poised and polished. A great afternoon and a great tribute to the teachers”

Carole Shaw

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Beyond the class

What we offer

  • Two shows a year, plus invitations for pupils to perform at events
  • Children can take the usual dance exams
  • Medal tests
  • Rosettes for our youngest dancers
  • Teaching assistant opportunities
  • Professional performing opportunities, and we also run a professional dance company

Planning ahead

Term dates

  • Autumn termNovember to December 2026. Break for Christmas in December. Christmas performance.
  • Spring termJanuary to April 2027. Break in February 2027. February show date to be confirmed.
  • Summer termMay to July 2027. Off July and August.
  • Back in September 2027With October half term.

Dates are approximate and may change.

Our team

Meet the teachers

  • Emma Levene, Principal and dance teacher at Double Twist Dance Academy

    Emma Levene

    Founder & Principal

    Meet Emma Levene. Emma is a neurodiverse, passionate professional ballet and contemporary dancer, musical theatre performer, dance teacher and choreographer based in East London. She is the Principal and main dance teacher of Double Twist Dance Academy (Chingford & Forest Gate) and the Artistic Director and choreographer of Double Twist Dance Company.

    After studying GCSE Dance at school and completing a BTEC Diploma in Dance, she was accepted into the highly respected Creative Academy dance college in Slough, where she trained in ballet, contemporary, choreography, jazz and various other styles. To further her training, she completed a dance and musical theatre course in North London.

    Emma has over 10 years of experience running her own school and professional dance company, plus experience teaching in primary schools and performing arts settings. She specialises in supporting SEND and neurodiverse dancers.

    She has performed professionally in ballet, contemporary and musical theatre on various stages, TV and film - and still does - and has danced in, created and directed her own ballet and contemporary production in East London.

  • Emma Clandon, assistant teacher at Double Twist Dance Academy

    Emma Clandon

    Co-runner, assistant teacher and cover teacher

    Bio coming soon

Before your first class

What parents ask

Are teachers DBS-checked?

Emma is DBS checked.

First aid trained?

Emma is first-aid trained.

Is there a taster class?

Yes, a £5 taster. Bank transfer is the main option. Emma will send you her bank details separately to arrange payment. Paying on the day is also fine.

What should my child wear?

Come in leggings and a top for your taster. After that, uniform is available from Pixie Dust Dancewear.

Are classes SEN-friendly?

Our classes are SEN-friendly and everyone is welcome. Emma specialises in supporting SEND and neurodiverse dancers.

Can I get a refund?

All payments are non-refundable.

What happens after the taster?

Book your regular class. Kids pay monthly; adults pay weekly. All tasters £5. Kids: £40/month at Forest Gate Youth Zone, Chingford Community Hub and South Chingford Community Library; £42/month at Friday Hill. Adults: £10 per week. Bank transfer is the main option. Emma will send you her bank details separately to arrange payment. Paying on the day is also fine. Pay by bank transfer, on the day, or online.

Find us

Forest Gate

Forest Gate Youth Zone
1 Woodford Rd
London E7 0DH

  • Little Twisters

    Saturday, 11–11.45am

    Forest Gate Youth Zone

  • Pre Junior

    Saturday, 10–11am

    Forest Gate Youth Zone

  • Junior

    Saturday, 9–10am

    Forest Gate Youth Zone

  • Senior

    Saturday, 11.45am–12.45pm

    Forest Gate Youth Zone

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Contact & venues

Forest Gate

Forest Gate Youth Zone
1 Woodford Rd
London E7 0DH
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Chingford

Chingford Community Hub, Station Approach, London E4 6AL
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Friday Hill, 56 Friday Hill East, London E4 6JT
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South Chingford Community Library: Address TBC

Double Twist Dance Academy

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07842407227 · WhatsApp
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  • Classes for all ages
  • Forest Gate & Chingford
  • £5 taster
  • DBS checked & first-aid trained