The SLDA Team

Sophia Leong BAHons, MA, LRAD, RTS and RAD examiner (Artistic Director, Owner, Operator and Ballet Teacher)
Nina Gaskill RAD Dip, AISTD, DDE and RTS RAD (Senior Teaching Consultant and Ballet, Modern and Tap Teacher at SLDA)
Devhan Johnson RTS   (Admin Co-Ordinator at SLDA)  
Abigail Humphrey BA Hons, LRAD, RTS, ISTD DDE (Ballet, Modern and Tap Teacher at SLDA)
Jane Clarke (Modern and Tap teacher as SLDA)
Events Calendar Dance Season 2024/25
All School Performance 2025
BRB Cinderella Trip
Halloween Party 
Christmas Party

Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS

The following testimonials are from parents and students that have danced at the Marion Pearce School of Dance and St Albert Ballet Academy (Miss...

The following testimonials are from parents and students that have danced at the Marion Pearce School of Dance and St Albert Ballet Academy (Miss Sophia's School in Canada) and Sophia Leong Dance Academy. You can also view reviews from parents and students on google: 

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Alison Russell BA Hons in Ballet Education, MA, LRAD RTS (St Albert, Alberta, Canada)


“When I was a teenager in Alberta, Canada, I was hoping to find a teacher who took ballet seriously. I had no aspirations to work within the...


“When I was a teenager in Alberta, Canada, I was hoping to find a teacher who took ballet seriously. I had no aspirations to work within the arts - I simply loved the art of ballet and wanted to practice with purpose. Luckily, I found Ms. Sophia! After my first trial class, I recognised the quality of instruction that I received and immediately changed dance schools. Ms. Sophia’s approach to teaching ballet was uniquely different to what was offered in the area. With an emphasis placed on focusing on one’s technique and artistry, I worked towards RAD ballet exams and participated in the year-end recitals. I learnt what the joy of performing was while being a part of a team. Most significantly, I saw my technique and self-confidence flourish and my exam marks proved it. Under her guidance and instruction, I improved nearly 20% between my Grade 5 and 6 ballet exams! I learnt skills in Ms. Sophia’s ballet classes that have easily transferred to other areas of my life: a strong work ethic, perseverance, and courage to pursue my ambitions.

Ms. Sophia’s passion for ballet and dance teaching instruction inspired me to pursue a career in dance as a ballet teacher, where I followed her example to pursue further training in higher education. Her kind and motivational teaching methods continue to inspire me today. Having worked with Ms. Sophia as a student, teacher in training, and ballet teacher, I have seen firsthand the effect that her positive teaching example has made on myself and other students. The enthusiasm to have fun while working hard is evident within her classes; from pre-school students to those who seek a stimulating extracurricular activity, for students who aim to have a career in dance, and for adults who wish to fulfill their ambitions to learn ballet or seek an alternative to the gym. If you seek quality dance training in an encouraging and enjoyable environment, I wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Sophia at SL Dance Academy.”

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Nicole Mackoway (St Albert, Alberta, Canada)
“I am so beyond grateful for the solid foundation of excellent RAD ballet training provided to my daughter by Sophia Leong in the earliest years...
“I am so beyond grateful for the solid foundation of excellent RAD ballet training provided to my daughter by Sophia Leong in the earliest years of her journey. These crucial years with Sophia, I believe wholeheartedly, have brought her to find much success as she has continued to progress through the RAD levels. She has received many lovely comments and feedback from both adjudicators and teachers on her quality and technique which I know leads all the way back to the great foundation that Sophia set for her! We knew Sophia to be an excellent dance educator providing valuable corrections, guidance and a very high level of training that my daughter has continued to reflect on as she has progressed. Her relationship with her students along with her style of leadership in the studio creates an atmosphere of respect and kindness both from the students to their teacher and amongst the students themselves. One thing I greatly appreciated about Miss Sophia’s school was that she ensured that even the youngest students had the very best teachers, following along with her philosophy that all the best techniques are built from the beginning. I cannot recommend Sophia highly enough!”
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Natasha Liles (Newport, South Wales)

Our daughters have attended classes at SL Dance Academy since they were little. The teachers and classes are brilliant and we have watched our...

Our daughters have attended classes at SL Dance Academy since they were little. The teachers and classes are brilliant and we have watched our daughters and their friends grow in confidence as well as develop their dancing skills. 

The performance group has given some brilliant opportunities to learn varied dancies and to perform in front of others. We enjoy being part of this dance school. 

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