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Children in a LESTA class at the Knaphill studios

3 weeks · £30

Three weeks of classes in Knaphill for £30

The trial covers three weeks of classes, and you can try as many different classes as you like in that time. Time to enjoy the experience, meet other pupils, and feel comfortable with the teachers and the school. A buddy sits with them on day one.

Children & young people

Three weeks to find the right class

From Melody Movement at 2.5 through graded ISTD and Excel, try as many different classes as you like across the three weeks. Every child is introduced to their teacher and paired with a studio buddy. No LESTA uniform is needed for the trial: leggings and a T-shirt are enough for the first visit. Melody Movement dancers should also bring socks with grips and a favourite teddy. Once they enrol, each class has its own uniform.

Try 3 weeks of classes for £30

How booking works

Tell us their age. We handle the rest.

  1. 01

    Tell us who is coming

    Share ages and the classes you are curious about. Unsure is fine - we will recommend a class from date of birth and a short note.

  2. 02

    Receive your portal login

    We email class information, a studio map and access to our virtual portal so you can book taster sessions across the three weeks, in as many different classes as you like.

  3. 03

    Come to the studio

    Your dancer is welcomed by name, introduced to their teacher, and paired with a buddy for the class. Parking is immediately outside.

  4. 04

    Join the LESTA family

    After the three weeks we ask if you would like to enrol. Term fees are invoiced less the £30 trial, plus a £20 enrolment fee.

Show 2026

The stage they could grow into

A trial is the start. Every child in the school is invited to take the Rhoda McGaw stage. Watch the showreel, then browse stills from 16 to 18 April 2026.

LESTA dancers in a large group number at Show 2026, Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking (9)A LESTA dancer performing a solo at Show 2026, Rhoda McGaw Theatre (2)Excel dancers in a duet at Show 2026, Rhoda McGaw Theatre, WokingLESTA dancers in a large group number at Show 2026, Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Woking (39)

What to wear

No LESTA uniform is needed for the trial. Once your child enrols, each class has its own uniform.

  • Leggings and a T-shirt are perfect for a taster
  • A leotard and tights are welcome if you already have them
  • For Melody Movement, please bring socks with grips and a favourite teddy
  • For acro, please bring a gymnastics or yoga mat
  • Full uniform details are given when you enrol

The buddy system

Confirmation emails name the teacher and the studio, with a map of Lansbury Estate. At the door, the teacher introduces themselves and pairs your child with an existing pupil - so the first class never feels like walking in alone.

If you enrol

  • £20 enrolment fee
  • First term invoiced less the £30 trial
  • Monthly fees thereafter via GoCardless
  • One month’s notice before the 28th if you need to leave
  • Second-hand uniform Facebook group if you would rather not buy new

Child trial

Ready to book tasters?

Teachers are DBS checked and first-aid trained. Parking is immediately outside at Lansbury Estate, Knaphill GU21 2EP. If you would rather talk it through first, call 07773 121884 or email contact@lesta.org.uk.

Request a three-week trial

Fields marked * are needed so we can reply.

We send class times and portal login here.

UK numbers are fine with or without spaces.

Child’s date of birth*

This helps us suggest the right class for their age. For example 16 04 2019.

Unsure is completely fine - tell us their age and we will recommend a class.

We aim to respond within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours at weekends. Please check junk mail if you have not heard back, or call 07773 121884.