A Boutique Dance School in Crouch End, London
At Julie London Dance, we are a boutique dance school based in the heart of Crouch End, North London offering ballet, tap and jazz classes for children and adults. We believe dance should be taught with care, creativity and confidence, in an environment where every dancer feels supported and encouraged.
Whether you’re discovering dance for the first time or returning to the studio, our classes are designed to nurture both technical skill and a genuine love of movement.
We’re a small but passionate team, and we love what we do.
We’re dedicated dance teachers who truly love what we do. Teaching dance is not just our profession — it’s our passion. We pride ourselves on building meaningful connections with our dancers and their families, creating a welcoming community where everyone feels seen and valued.
As a smaller dance school, we are able to give individual attention, ensuring each dancer progresses at their own pace while developing confidence, coordination and musicality.
Meet your Teachers
Julie Alltree
Laura Panagiotaki
Amelia Channon
Lucia Caruso
Welcome to your dance adventure. We’re with you every step of the way.
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.
SShe 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.
Qualification
- BBO Dance Level 5 Diploma in Dance Teaching
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.
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Choosing the right class can feel overwhelming. If you’d like a little guidance, we’re always happy to help.