General classes
- 30 mins£25.00pm
- 45 mins£30.00pm
- 60 mins£33.00pm
- 75 mins£40.00pm
- 90 mins£48.00pm
- 6 class package£115.00pm
- Unlimited package£175.00pm
Leanne Edwards School of Theatre Arts · Est. 2005
Dance classes in Woking, Surrey
Nurture · Inspire · Succeed
Ballet, tap, modern, jazz, acro, contemporary, hip hop and musical theatre. For children from 2.5 through to vocational training.
£25 for three taster classes in Knaphill. No uniform needed.
- Since
- 2005
- Google reviews
- 5★ · 67
- Studios
- 3 in Knaphill
Showreel
See LESTA in action
A flavour of class, rehearsal and the Rhoda McGaw stage. Press play to meet the school your child would join in Knaphill.
From Woking families · 2026
What parents are saying
5★ · 67 Google reviews
“By far the most organised, supportive and inclusive school we've experienced. Children are encouraged to reach their full potential, and only entered for exams when they are truly ready to succeed.”
“Two amazing shows, exams passed and some really special friends along the way. The staff are extremely friendly, and they hold high expectations, which is why they achieve great results.”
“Her official review of LESTA is simply: "I love it." She settled in so quickly, and seeing her confidence grow already has been lovely to witness.”
The timetable
A class for every age in Woking
We start with music, movement and early years ballet. Reception children join First Ballet, Modern and Tap. From Year 1, students branch into ISTD and open classes, or step onto the Excel pathway.
Select classes by age
Choose an age to see the styles that fit. Teachers still place by readiness, so tell us if you are unsure.
Class prices
Clear monthly fees
Fees are priced per child and collected monthly by GoCardless. There are 12 weeks per term and 36 weeks per year. A three-week trial is £25.
Excel programme
- Jnr Excel£25.00pm
- Inter Excel£36.00pm
Added on top of a 6-class or unlimited package
- Snr Excel 6 class£50.00pm
Added on top of a 6-class package
- Snr Excel Unlimited£45.00pm
Added on top of an unlimited package
Nurture · Inspire · Succeed
Building confidence in children and young people across Woking
LESTA exists so children believe they can. Our award-winning school opened in 2005 and now teaches from its own purpose-built studios on Guildford Road, Knaphill: Fosse, Fonteyn and Astaire under one roof.
Established 2005
More than twenty years of dance classes in Woking: a school that children grow up in, and that parents trust.
Friendly, qualified teaching
ISTD-trained teachers who are DBS checked, first-aid qualified, and genuinely delighted to see your child walk through the door.
A stage that matters
Biennial showcases at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre, with every child in the school invited to take part.
Our own studios
Three purpose-built studios in Knaphill with sprung floors, barres, mirrors, a private entrance and parking on the doorstep.
Leanne and her team are friendly and professional, both in their teaching and also parent communication. Can't recommend enough.
Find us
Purpose-built dance studios in Knaphill
Three studios with sprung dance flooring, ballet barres and full-height mirrors. A brilliant space to build confidence, learn new technique and achieve goals. When we are not teaching, the studios are available to hire for fitness, yoga, drama and community groups.
Unit 10A & 10B Medway House, Lansbury Estate, Guildford Road, Knaphill, Woking GU21 2EP
Show 2026 · Woking
Every child on the Rhoda McGaw stage
16 to 18 April 2026 · next showcase Spring 2028
Show 2026 has now happened. Browse the photographs, then look ahead to Spring 2028, when every child in the school is invited to take the Rhoda McGaw stage again.
Vocational pathway
Excel: take training to the next level
Excel is not just extra classes. It is a package of knowledge, training, mentoring and support for dancers with a burning passion to exceed their potential. Junior, intermediate and senior programmes, by audition or teacher invite.
Explore Excel
Our principal
Miss Leanne
ISTD teacher, founder, and the reason the studios exist
Introduced to dance at seven, Leanne followed that passion all the way to ISTD teaching and, in 2005, opened her own school. Sixteen years later she moved LESTA into its own studios in Knaphill, and still loves watching students blossom as people as well as dancers.
Fun fact: Leanne once worked in a letting agency. That administration background still underpins the school's smooth running, from GoCardless billing to parent communication.
The LESTA storyFrom Woking families
What parents say
5★ · 67 Google reviews
“By far the most organised, supportive and inclusive school we've experienced. Children are encouraged to reach their full potential, and only entered for exams when they are truly ready to succeed.”
“Two amazing shows, exams passed and some really special friends along the way. The staff are extremely friendly, and they hold high expectations, which is why they achieve great results.”
“Her official review of LESTA is simply: "I love it." She settled in so quickly, and seeing her confidence grow already has been lovely to witness.”
“She's loved Melody Movement and being part of the show with all the other dancers. She can't wait to be as big as them one day.”
“The most inclusive dance school, producing the most talented dancers!”
“Leanne and her team are friendly and professional, both in their teaching and parent communication. Can't recommend enough!”
“My daughter looks forward to her dance class every week. She's so happy afterwards, and more confident in her dancing.”
“All the staff are knowledgeable and helpful, from extra help with grading to the yearly shows. Super happy.”
“My daughter tried two different dance schools before joining LESTA and never looked back. Definitely worth trying out - careful, you might never leave!”
“My daughters really enjoy all of their lessons and seem to be making excellent progress. Friendly, professional and really approachable teachers.”
Latest news
From the studio
20 August 2026
Bring a Friend to LESTA
Share the joy of dance: invite a friend to try a LESTA class this term. New dancers can book a three-week trial for £25 at our Knaphill studios.
18 August 2026
Autumn Term 2026: new term, new adventures
Autumn Term starts on Monday 7 September at LESTA Studios in Knaphill. Book a three-week trial for £25 and join Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Acro and more.
30 April 2026
Summer 2026 at LESTA. Circus Camp for Juniors and a Four-Day Dance Intensive
From a magical half-day of circus and carnival fun for our juniors to a four-day intensive for dedicated dancers, our Summer 2026 programmes have something for every young performer.
Term dates
Season programme · Autumn Term 2026
Autumn Term 2026
Monday 7 September - Saturday 12 December 2026
Half term: Monday 26 October - Saturday 31 October 2026
Spring Term 2027
Monday 4 January - Thursday 25 March 2027
Half term: Monday 15 February - Saturday 20 February 2027
Summer Term 2027
Monday 12 April - Saturday 17 July 2027
Half term: Saturday 29 May - Friday 4 June 2027
Need some help?
We will help you choose the right class
Tell us your child's age and what they love. We will recommend the best class for their level, whether that is Melody Movement on a Saturday morning or Senior Excel on a Tuesday night.
07773 121884contact@lesta.org.uk
