PUPIL'S SUCCESS.

It all started when I joined LBDA at the age of 5. I loved Musical Production classes from day one and then joined singing too. This became my cherished Friday night and still is today! Then I wanted to do more, so I joined tap and modern.

I have always thoroughly enjoyed doing the LBDA summer shows and in 2019, I sang a solo for the opening verse of, ‘We Are The World’. It seems I did a really good job because then I got asked if I wanted to do some auditions and I ended up on the ‘Les Miserables’ tour in Zurich. After this, I thought it would be good to take up drama lessons which I instantly fell in love with.

Later on, I got a main part in the National Theatre play, ‘LOVE’ with A Zeldin Company. We toured in several countries across Europe in autumn 2021, then they asked me back in 2022 for a short European tour and in 2023, I got to travel to New York with this show for a five-week run! Huge credit goes to all the amazing teachers at LBDA, I wouldn’t have achieved all that I have without them!

Sienna and Savannah joined LBDA at the tender age of 4 and have taken classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, Musical Production, Drama and Singing. The girls have appeared in many professional pantomimes at The Churchill Theatre and recently appeared in the Netflix film, ‘Matilda’.

Last year Savannah and Sienna were cast as the leading characters in a new musical called ‘Identical’ based on the film ‘Parent Trap’. As part of this musical the girls also were interviewed on ‘Good Morning Britain’ and also appeared in ‘West End Live’.

Sienna and Savannah continue their training at LBDA and are currently working towards their next set of exams. They have loads of fun at LBDA and it’s like their second family.

I joined LBDA when I was just five years old. At the time, I really enjoyed dancing but I was always too nervous to perform in front of an audience. Over a short period of time, with the encouragement of the lovely LBDA teachers, I began to gain confidence and now, at the age of ten, I absolutely love love love performing. I am lucky enough to do singing and all genres of dancing: Street Jazz, Lyrical, Competition Class and I am successfully working my way up through the Grades of ISTD Exams in Ballet, Tap and Modern.

LBDA is my most favourite place to be. I love all my classes, the amazing teachers and my fantastic friends there too. I have had so many wonderful experiences such as, taking part in various competitions, performing at the Stag Theatre and I am looking forward to dancing at Disneyland Paris later this year.

Everything I have learned at LBDA gave me the opportunity to be successfully cast in the 2022 UK & Ireland Tour of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in which I played a child, Judah’s Wife and the Goat! This was a dream come true!

I’ve always loved to perform, sing and dance ever since I was little. I joined the LBDA family when I was just 6 years old and haven’t looked back. I’ve already had so many amazing opportunities and the best experiences.

Miss Laura and all the LBDA teachers are just the best and always believe in you. I was just 7 years old when I auditioned to perform at the Churchill Theatre in my first Christmas pantomime Snow White. I then was lucky enough to perform again for the next two years in Aladdin & Cinderella. In 2020 I successfully auditioned and was cast in the 2021/22 UK & Ireland School of Rock Tour playing the role of Marcy (cover Summer) – this was the most incredible feeling EVER and was the best 8 months of my life.

I made so many memories, made lifelong friends, performed on ITV’s Big Night of Musicals at Manchester Arena, and even got to meet Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. LBDA also helped me to successfully audition in 2021 and gain a place at The Sylvia Young Theatre School.

I LOVE my LBDA family and have made many special friends and continue to train with the incredible LBDA teachers in dance (ballet, tap, modern, street, and commercial jazz), singing and drama and hope to continue to follow my dream in Musical Theatre.

Hi I’m Florence and I have been coming to LBDA since I was 3! I love dancing, singing and acting and I get to do all of these at LBDA.

I currently do tap, modern, ballet, lyrical, street jazz, street crew, singing, drama and musical production classes. I have had loads of amazing opportunities and experiences with LBDA from their amazing Summer Shows, performing in pantos at the Churchill Theatre and then to currently playing Alice in Matilda the Musical in the West End!

Not only have the wonderful teachers supported me with exams and competitions they continue to help my training whilst all the time having fun! It’s not just an inspirational school, we are a family at LBDA!

Hi. My name is Vaidile Jonikas and I am 12 years old. I have been at LBDA since I was 5 years old and I have really enjoyed being at LBDA. I have done all their classes, for example: modern, tap, lyrical, street jazz, ballet, musical production, singing and acting.

Miss Laura and Miss Katie have made me progress throughout the years and have made me a more stronger and confident dancer. I love dancing at LBDA, because everyone is so friendly and kind to each other. In all of my modern exams I have got a distinction, but in my Grade 3 exam I got distinction with a score of 98%. That’s the highest this school has ever got, and I would just like to say thank you so much to Miss Laura for helping me get this outstanding score!!!

Also, I have performed at Churchill Theatre for 2 pantomimes – Aladdin and Peter Pan – it was an amazing experience. As well as them two pantomimes I have just been in a West End Musical, Matilda. If you are a child that would like to start dancing, singing or acting I would really recommend LBDA. Love Vaidile x

Phoebe joined LBDA when she was 5 years old and enthusiastically tried every class available for several years, eventually showing her strength in Drama and Musical Theatre.

Professional Credits: 2014 – Hero child dancing/acting in Sony Music Pop Princess 4 TV advert. 2017 – “ The Girl from the Song” -Escac Films – Role of Sophie. 2017 – Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Olivier Award winning “School of Rock” – Role of Sophie. 2017 – “Magic of the Musicals” at The Royal Albert Hall – School of Rock Company. 2017 – “Tonight at the London Palladium” – ITV – School of Rock. 2017 – Headlining Children’s Camp Bestival Festival – School of Rock. 2017 – School of Rock – Social Media Advert. 2017 – “What’s on Stage” Best New Musical Award – for School of Rock – part of winning cast. 2018 – Feature Film “Amundsen” – With Oscar nominated Director – Espen Sandberg – Role of Mary Steel – shot in Prague – out in 2019. 2018 – “A Little Princess” – Premiere Musical at the Royal Festival Hall – Children’s Ensemble Choir.

Thank you so much to Miss Laura, Miss Charlie and Miss Katie xxx

Hello my name is Frankie and I am 11 years old. I joined the LBDA family just before I was 5 years old so have been dancing for 7 years. LBDA have supported my love of dance and I have been lucky to be selected for various shows.

These have included Aladdin at the Churchill Theatre, Peter Pan at the Churchill Theatre, Snow White and the 7 dwarfs at the Churchill Theatre, Nutcracker at St James Fayre and Mardi Gras at Sadlers Wells. I have also done every LBDA summer show for the last 7 years.

I attend lots of different dance classes including Tap, Modern, Ballet, Lyrical, Street Jazz, Street Crew, Musical Theatre and singing. However my absolute fave is Lyrical.

In 2018 I successfully auditioned for the role of “Tessie” in the current Annie tour which I absolutely LOVE! I’ve had an amazing 7 years at LBDA and look forward to many more. LBDA teachers and pupils are the BEST!!! Love Frankie doo dars xxxxx

I studied tap, musical production and jazz with miss Laura from when I was about 10 right up to when I left to go to college at 16. Whilst I was there, I was lucky enough to perform as one of the ballet girls “Sharon Percy” in Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace.

I then went onto gain a place at Laine Theatre Arts where I studied for 3 years. Since graduating I have performed in various pantomimes, worked onboard two cruise ships for P&O Australia, and appeared in the Disney feature film “Beauty and the Beast”.

I would like to thank Miss Laura for the best time at LBDA, you really made a hobby so much for than just fun! Ella is now performing in ‘Hamilton’ in the West End and we could not be happier for her.

I am 12 years old and have been at LBDA since I was 2 and a half. I love dancing and practically do all the classes LBDA has to offer! I love them all but Modern is my favourite.

One of my most memorable experiences at LBDA was dancing in the parade at Disneyland Paris – it was so much fun! I have been lucky enough to be cast in 2 West End shows – Noori in ‘Behind the Beautiful Forevers’ at The National Theatre and Alice in ‘Matilda the Musical’.

I have also starred in an episode of ‘Call the Midwife’ and ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’. These were all special experiences and I would not have been able to achieve them without the training I have had and continue to receive at LBDA.

Hi my name is Bella, I am 9 years old and have always had a passion for dancing and performing since I was little. I joined Laura Bruce Dance Academy in March 2017 and have loved every minute!

The classes I currently take are Street Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Modern, Tap and will soon be starting singing classes. Since joining LBDA I have performed at two of their amazing summer shows at the Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks and in December 2017 appeared in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Churchill Theatre Bromley.

I have also just successfully auditioned for a cast role in Nativity The Musical at the Hammersmith Hippadrome which I am really excited about. The teachers are LBDA are fantastic and i have made lots of special friends since joining! LBDA Rocks!

I have been attending LBDA since I was 5. I did every class going and learned so much about singing dancing and performing.

When I was 8 Miss Laura sent me for an audition in London and I was lucky enough to be cast in my first West End show ‘Les Miserables’ I went on to perform ‘Matilda the Musical’ AND ‘School of Rock’.

I am now in full time ballet school YDA and have been on tour with English National Ballet with ‘La Sylphide’. Thanks to LBDA for everything you’ve taught me… I love you all very much! Eva X

I think I was 6 when I joined LBDA and my training here has opened up so many amazing opportunities and exciting experiences for me. At only age 8 Miss Laura recognised my passion and successfully encouraged me to audition for an local amateur production of Oliver, then The Churchill Theatre Panto and The Royal Ballet School, that’s when I knew dancing and performing was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

At age 9 I was cast in the role of Amanda in West End’s Matilda the Musical and last year as July in Annie Westend. I also appeared on stage in a semi professional production of Made in Dagenham. Although appearing on 3 ITV shows, and dancing in front of the Queen for her birthday the most exciting was when LBDA were invited to perform at a private Christmas function hosted by Cheryl Cole and Olly Murs, we travelled in a limousine and had a magical night.

I have just been independently chosen to receive a scholarship award from The Stage Magazine (the industry paper). They were very keen and impressed to learn where I had trained. LBDA is my second family, I feel happy and safe amongst the best of friends and having fun whilst still receiving the best training, from amazingly enthusiastic and dedicated teachers.

I have completed all my dance exams in ballet, tap and modern and have performed in every LBDA show since I was 6, each year they get bigger and better. Although I dance full time now in London as a scholarship student at Italia Conti since Yr7, I still rush home on the train twice a week without fail, to attend tap and modern classes with Miss Laura and Miss Katie.

I have attended LBDA since I was 5, so for the past 9 years. I started off with tap and modern classes but I soon added Musical Production and Street Jazz. Over the years I have also taken singing, drama and lyrical lessons and more recently I started in the Senior Street Crew and competition team which I love.

When I was 9/10 the teachers at LBDA put me forward and gave me the confidence to audition for Matilda the Musical and Billy Elliot and I was lucky enough to be chosen for both. I was part of the last cast for Billy Elliot, West End as one of the Ballet Girls which was the most amazing and fun experience and something I will never forget and I played the part of Hortensia in Matilda the Musical, West End for 2 contracts. Again it was an unbelievable experience and I feel so lucky.

I now attend Arts Educational School in Chiswick which is a full time vocational school. I have less time for dance classes outside of school at the moment but I always make sure I attend at least one class a week at LBDA.

It is very close to my heart and like a family and all of the teachers are extremely encouraging and supportive. They have given me so many opportunities and experiences and I am so grateful to them for that.

I’ve been dancing at LBDA for 12 years including Tap, Modern, Ballet, Commercial, Drama, Singing and Musical Production. The wonderful teaching at LBDA has given me a great platform and enabled me to successfully audition and gain a place at The Brit School.

At the age of 9 years old, I was selected to train with Disney in The Lion King Cub School programme. I am very proud to say that I was the first pupil at LBDA to be cast into Matilda the Musical in the West End in 2013 which I also performed live on stage at Children in Need.

This lead to other successes such as being cast as Pav in CBBC’s Hank Zipzer, appearing in Michael Buble and Idina Menzel’s ‘Baby its Cold Outside’ music video and various other corporate films and adverts. Commercial dance and Hip Hip are my favourite styles. I have also performed on the Main Stage at Move It with BGT finalists Flawless as well as performing at The Roundhouse in Zoo Nations The Mad Hatters Tea Party, Dance Proms at The Royal Albert Hall and Dancers Delight.

I hope to go on and pursue Musical Theatre as my career, LBDA will always be a part of my journey. Talia is now a professional performer and has recently appeared in the UK Tour of ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ – we are so proud of you Talia.

I started dancing at LBDA when I was 9,barely knowing anybody, the first show that I got into through LBDA was the Churchill pantomime of Cinderella this helped me make so many new friends these in which have turned into friends for life.

Also I was lucky enough to get into the west end production of 13 the musical which was even more amazing experience when it got extended to Cornwall, meaning I had the opportunity to dance at the Minack theatre on the coast, this single handedly made me realise how much I loved dancing.

The atmosphere when I attend classes is always positive, I’m forever being pushed to dance my best! Dancing has now become a passion of mine and thanks to Miss Laura and Miss Katie something I would like to continue in the future.

My name is Sam Jennings and I am 12 years old. I have danced at LBDA since I was 4 years old. I take Tap, Modern, Street Jazz and Lyrical Jazz.

I have only ever received distinctions in all the exams I have taken. My favourite class is Lyrical Jazz and one day I would love to be Billy Elliot!

One of my favourite events at LBDA is LBDA has Talent which I entered and won the overall trophy. I also loved our trip to Disneyland Paris.

My training at LBDA led to my West End debut in Matilda the Musical starring as Nigel. I am the first and only boy at LBDA to ever be cast in the West End. I will always be thankful to LBDA for this.

I joined Lbda when I was 5 years old.

I have done many classes.. modern, tap, drama, lyrical, ballet, street jazz, singing, musical production (which is my favourite).

Theatre credits: Oliver at Ashcroft Theatre, Peter Pan Pantomime at the Ashcroft Theatre, “Pepper “ in the Annie UK tour, and most recently appeared in ‘Bugsy Malone, Churchill theatre.

I have trained at LBDA for many years taking classes in Tap, Modern, Drama, Musical Production, Singing, Street Dance and Lyrical Jazz.

In 2018 I successfully auditioned for a West End Musical called ‘Ruthless’ where I played the lead role. I have also been selected to perform in ‘Nativity’ this Christmas and the Hammersmith Hippodrome.

I have performed in several pantomimes with LBDA at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley as well as performing in all the LBDA shows.

I’m Sylvie and i am a student at Laura Bruce Dance Academy.

At LBDA I do several classes including street jazz, tap, street dance, modern, musical theatre and singing. I very much enjoy these classes and they give me lots of confidence in different styles of dance.

I have also been fortunate to take part in some musicals including Les Miserables, The Sound Of Music UK tour, Wind In The Willows and a Christmas Carol.

I have been part of LBDA since I was a baby, watching my big sister from my car seat, waiting to be old enough to join in.

I started Tap & Modern with lovely Miss Laura as soon as I was 3 years old & loved it. Since then I have been in every LBDA show (I’m nearly 13 now) & made some best friends for life. I went on to do Street Jazz, Lyrical & Drama which is great fun with Miss Charley.

I auditioned for Miss Laura & Miss Katie to get the Pantomime at The Churchill Theatre Bromley for 2 years (Aladdin & Peter Pan) these were very professional & the best fun & with all my friends, especially at Xmas time. I danced in the “NutCracker” at St James Fare for Cheryl Cole & met Olly Murs.

I’ve been lucky enough to be put forward for a few West End show auditions by Miss Laura at LBDA & was cast in the very first Uk & Ireland Tour of “Matilda” 2017-2018, I’ve just finished my contract & it’s been the best 9 months of my life. LBDA definitely helped make my dream come true. LBDA ROCKS!!! .. it’s a great school with wonderful teachers.