Welcome to Leanne Edwards
School of Theatre Arts

LESTA is an award winning Dance and Theatre School that offers classes for all ages to enjoy. Our exciting classes in Knaphill and Bisley bring the magic of dance to you whether you are just toddling or enjoying years of training.

We offer a specialist, safe environment which nurtures local talent and provides opportunities for everyone to come and have a go. So why not check out our timetable of classes. We can’t wait to welcome you to our family.

The aim of the school is to provide high quality tuition in performing arts in a caring family atmosphere in which all students are encouraged to develop individual talents to achieve high standards in their chosen genre.

For most children performing arts is a hobby and will build their confidence, keep them fit and most importantly allow them to have fun!

We pride ourselves in maintaining discipline but keeping the emphasis on a fun class.

The school regularly achieves high exam results in the Ballet, Modern & Tap genre’s and performs in local fetes, shows and festivals, where we have qualified through to the All England Dance Festival Regional Finals.

Leanne Edwards School of Theatre Arts has its studio based at the Lansbury Estate and the Musical Theatre Classes are based at Bisley Village Hall near Woking in Surrey. Following the ISTD syllabus, the school offers tuition in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre (Drama & Singing), Contemporary and Acro for pupils aged 2½ to 18.

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Difficult to express in words how amazing this school truly is! My daughter has attended this theatre school for last 13 years (since she was 3 years old!), studying dance. Coupled with the excellent standards of teaching, the school provides a fun, friendly and highly sociable environment in which to learn, in turn, creating a fabulous feel of ‘family’ and unison. If you are looking for excellent teaching standards and the consequent great results for your children but with that personal, caring and supportive touch, then I cannot recommend this school highly enough!

Louise Wright

The best dance tuition but with a fun and friendly atmosphere! Absolutely love the teachers and am so so thankful for everything they have done for me!

Victoria Wright

The school with the highest standard of dance anywhere in this area and nearby. LESTA also hosts impressive singers and hard working drama students. A friendly environment perfect to help a child or teenager grow into the performing arts. Leanne Edwards is also the most hands-on principal I have come across.

Chess Galea

Fantastic dance school for all ages – it has given my two girls such confidence and enjoyment! Great for all ages, abilities and different dance genres.

Gill Waite

The best day of the week is spent with the Leanne Edwards School – my (8 yr old) daughter loves it!

Fiona

This is like a second home to my daughter where we have both made really good friends.

Helen Cook

The best years of my life so far and I know they will continue to be, to be a part of this school has made me friends. Tutored my passion and allowes me to perform amazing choreography and have fun whilst learning!

Olivia Woodham

Gemma loves going to dance

Nikki Quin

I’ve had some great memories there and im sure there’s loads more to come, i have made some amazing friends and the whole experience has bought up my confidence hugely

Charlotte Hill

This is like a 2nd home to Natasha such a friendly place …

Helen Cook

My girls love their dance classes!

Gemma Kemp

Emma thoroughly enjoyed her time at LESTA would recommend to any parent whose child enjoys performing!

Ben Hook

She is still talking about her first class and can’t wait to go again- thank you so much for instilling such a love for dance and music with them!

Marisan Kruger

Violet loves her musical theatre lessons. She learns not only stage and vocal techniques, but self-confidence, social skills, and most important of all she has lots of fun. Leanne has the best teachers working for her and they really get the best out of the kids. Thanks!