We’re a small but passionate team. And we love what we do.
Welcome to Julie London Dance.
We are a boutique dance academy based in the heart of Crouch End, established in 2012 as New London Dance Academy.
We are a positive, nurturing school with a happy and loyal following who are growing up with us as we grow as a school.
We offer classes in Ballet, Tap and Jazz from ages 3 to adult learners.
Our programme helps dancers to build strong technique, and to develop confidence, performance skills and artistry while nurturing a love of the arts and entertainment.
We aim to help each student progress and achieve their full potential in dance, while enjoying each and every class.
We strive to teach excellence in dance through respect, kindness and positivity.
Meet your Teachers
Julie Alltree
Laura Panagiotaki
Amelia Channon
Lucia Caruso
With you every step of the way on your dance journey
Julie Alltree, Academy Founder and Teacher
Julie trained in Yorkshire with Andie Nydza and Dorothy Stevens MBE. She was a late starter to dance, age 15. She received a scholarship from The British Ballet Organisation to train with John Field and Anne Heaton – Former Director and Soloist of The Royal Ballet.
Julie worked as a professional dancer for twenty years performing with dance companies in Europe, Asia, America and New Zealand. She had a long and varied career working on stage, concert arenas, cruise ships and television.
She brings a wealth of live performance experience and a current understanding of the entertainment industry to her teaching.
She has a love of dance and a wish to enable all her students to dance to their personal best and enjoy dance. She is a dedicated, patient and inspirational teacher with a warm and generous teaching style.
Qualifications
British Ballet Organisation Diploma in Teaching Classical Ballet Level 4 Distinction
Diploma for Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 5 Trinity College London
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Level 1
Laura Panagiotaki, Ballet Teacher
Laura’s journey in ballet began at the tender age of three, adhering to the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) system. Over more than a decade of vocational training, she achieved a pre-professional level. However, a series of injuries forced her to take a prolonged break. Undeterred, Laura resumed her ballet training three years ago under the guidance of Julie, rekindling her dream of becoming both a dancer and a teacher.
Laura and Julie are united by their passion for ballet and their dedication to correct technique, ensuring safe and high-quality training for students of all ages. In addition to her ballet endeavors, Laura is an Associate Professor at UCL, Computer science.
Amelia Channon, Ballet Teacher
Amelia is our wonderfully kind and patient assistant ballet teacher. She trained at Highgate Ballet School. She has worked as a social worker and brings kindness and understanding of children to our classes.
Amelia chaperones all our performances and is an amazing hair and make up artist. Amelia runs the Care To Dance company in London. providing opportunities for cared for children to experience dance workshops.
Lucia Caruso , Flamenco and Castanets Teacher
Lucia is an experienced Flamenco dance and Castanets teacher and choreographer.
Combining the passion for Flamenco, commitment to teaching and friendly methodology, Lucia’s workshop unveils a wealth of creativity, rhythm, grace and strength emerging from the authentic tradition of Flamenco art.
Our Classes
Ballet
From your first plié to your first steps on pointe, we’re here to support your dance journey.
Tap Dance
Explore this niche dance style, and find the happiness of making music with your feet.
Workshops
Try new dance styles from our amazing guest teachers, from flamenco to contemporary to salsa.