The dance floor has been alight with energy and talent this season on Strictly Come Dancing, and among the stars who shone brightest was the incredible Layton Williams. While the coveted trophy may have eluded him, his mesmerising performances and unwavering passion for dance have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on this season's show. At La Trag...
The dance floor has become a stage of triumphant elegance and exceptional artistry, as the talented Layton Williams graces the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. His remarkable journey through this celebrated competition has captured the hearts and attention of millions, leaving an indelible mark on the world of dance and entertainmen...
Are you ready to experience the joy of Irish dancing? Look no further! Leah Kelly is thrilled to announce a series of Irish Dancing Workshops that are perfect for all ages. These workshops are set to kick off this Saturday, September 16th, 2023, and they promise an enchanting journey into the world of Irish dance. Workshop Dates: Saturday, Septembe...
La Tragna Dance Academy students mesmerized shoppers at Affinity in Bideford during a captivating performance a few weekends ago. The talented young dancers showcased their skills, leaving the audience delighted and in awe. The event brought a touch of artistry and elegance to the shopping center, creating a unique and enjoyable experience f...
We, at La Tragna Dance Academy, are bursting with pride and excitement as we announce that our esteemed patron, Layton Williams, is set to dazzle audiences on the 2023 series of "Strictly Come Dancing." With the news just in, it is evident that Layton's star is still on the rise, and we can't wait to witness his extraordinary talent on the dance fl...
Excitement fills the air as local youth theatre company, "North Devon AllStarz", prepare for their highly anticipated summer event, "Musical in a Week." This year, the spotlight shines on two captivating productions: "Winnie the Pooh" for the little ones aged 4 to 8, and the classic hit "Grease" for those aged 9 to 18. Among the talented indiv...
This saturday the incredibly talented Taya Lambden is returning to help spread some fresh inspiration to our students. Taya trained with La Tragna Dance Academy throughout her childhood, prior to her degree in Musical Theatre at the London College of Music. Some of her recent performances include ones from her drama school such as Mother Gothel in ...
La Tragna Dance Academy (LDA) bids farewell to one of its shining stars, Emily Malek, as she embarks on an exciting journey to train at the prestigious dance and performance school, "Italia Conti." Emily's relentless dedication and hard work have secured her a coveted place as a student on the "Level 6 Trinity Diploma in Dance," a rigorous three-ye...
The students of 'La Tragna Dance Academy' wowed the audience at the 'Barnstaple Fringe Festival' with their exceptional dancing skills. From graceful Contemporary to energetic Street Dance, the students delivered flawless performances that captivated onlookers. The festival provided a platform for these young dancers to showcase their ta...
We are thrilled to announce the exciting news of Kimberley, one of our beloved students at La Tragna Dance Academy, embarking on a new chapter in her dance career. Kimberly will be leaving us in September to pursue a BA (Hons) Dance degree with a focus on the 'Commercial Dance' stream at Creative Academy, located just outside London. Her decision t...
Introducing "Media Mentions": Explore Our Gallery of News Clippings Celebrating Our Dance Students and Principal! We are immensely proud of the dedication and talent displayed by our dance students, and we couldn't be happier to share their remarkable journeys with you. Our new gallery features captivating news clippings from local papers, hi...
LaTragna Dance Academy, held its student award presentation at Wimpy in Barnstaple with great excitement and pride. The event was a celebration of the dedication and hard work put in by our students throughout the year, with the awards based on their exams conducted in February of this year. At LaTragna Dance Academy, we offer comprehensive da...
Our students performed marvelously in our showcase for 2022 and we couldn't be more proud after the hard work they all put in! While our students were performing our show of changing seasons, the fantastic lighting was transformiong the stage with colour and style - all thanks to our friend, Paul Watkins. But, he didn't just get our show sparkling ...
Panto fever is gripping North Devon again and this year we're very proud to announce that our own Gracie has successfully auditioned for a spot in the cast! Gracie attended the auditions alongside many hopefuls and let her talent shine through, securing her place as one of the dancers. Well Done Gracie! 'Jack and the Beanstalk' is on at The Queen's...
After another term of very hard work by our awesome students, everyone got to celebrate at our awards party. Trophies, certificates and medals were awarded to all students who completed their latest grades back in July - and the smiles were all round delightful! From our littlest ballet dancers to our most graceful contemporary stars, the whole sch...
As we break for August, we are saying goodbye to another of our talented kids team, Emily Matthew. We are incredibly proud that she will be starting her degree in Theatre Dance, at the London Studio Centre, where she will be specialising in contemporary for the next three years. We'll miss you Emily - make sure you come back to visit!
"In September, I am going to Addict Dance Academy in Leicester to do a Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance). I am very thankful for my training with Melanie and how far she has pushed me in the five years I've been there, my technique has improved so much." Be brilliant and shine Chloe - we'll miss you!
Our very own Kimberly Jump is off on her next adventure... "In September I will be attending LMA in Liverpool enrolled on the Dance Performance course. I am excited to take this next step in my training and would like to thank Melanie for teaching me for the past 15 years which has led me to this next opportunity" Kimberley, you have been amazing a...
Congratulations Bella! We are so proud of our amazing Bella who auditioned for and won her place in the cast of "Gangsta Granny', which has just been thrilling audiences at The Queen's Theatre . Bella is one of our teachers at LaTragna Dance Academy and shows our students how seizing opportunities like this can lead to more and more!