I was inspired to start LB Dance from a big belief that dance should be accessible, nurturing, and transformative for everyone.
Through my experience teaching within dance studios, I saw the love and joy that dance brought to each person. So I wanted to bring this to all ages. Therefore, I ventures across nurseries, schools, and care homes. Here, I saw how movement builds confidence, connection, and wellbeing at every stage of life. I wanted to create something that went beyond teaching steps, a space where people feel safe to express themselves and grow.
My passion for community and creativity shaped the foundation of my work. I recognise a need for structured, high-quality dance education delivered with warmth and intention, and I felt the need to provide that. Starting my business allowed me to combine my love for teaching with a clear purpose to empower individuals through movement and create meaningful experiences that support both personal development and joyful expression across generations.
Lydia Black, Founder of LB Dance
I have been dancing since I was 4 years old and I was lucky enough turn my passion into my career. I graduated from the Royal Academy of Dance with a first class degree in BA (Hons) Dance Education as well as gaining RAD RTS (Registered Teacher Status).
Alongside my degree, I completed the IDTA Level 3 and 4 Teaching Diplomas in Ballet and Tap, as well as teaching a variety of other styles such as modern jazz, contemporary, lyrical and commercial. I am also grateful to be coaching IDTA students to take their Level 3 and 4 diplomas to become passionate teachers themselves.
I knew from a child that I wanted to teach dance, and I love to continue my learning by attending courses, teaching workshops and attending dance classes myself to grow my skills as a dancer as well as a teacher. These courses include my qualification in Contemporary Dance with the iD Company and gaining my Level 1 Acro with Acrotrix.
Enchanced DBS Checked
Chaperone Licenced
Paedatric First Aid Trained
Level 5 Designated Safeguarding Lead
Fully Insured
Music Licensed
BalletÂ
Tap
Modern Jazz
Contemporary
Lyrical
Commercial
Body Conditioning
Pre-school Music and Movement
I have modeled for dance costume projects working with various universities for costume design projects!