Dance · Fitness · Expression
Inspiring Confidence.
Nurturing Passion.
Creating Futures.
Inspiring confidence, creativity, and discipline through dance for ages 2 to adult.
Meet Your Teacher
Isabella May Johnson
My love for dance began at Starstruck Dance Academy at the age of two. I went on to train at the prestigious Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, before completing a further four years of specialist training at Bird Conservatoire, where I graduated with a degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre.
In 2018 I qualified as a dance teacher under the NATD syllabus and with over eight years of teaching experience, I have established Isabella May Studios driven by a genuine passion for inspiring young people — helping them to grow not only as dancers, but in confidence, resilience, and self-expression.
I cannot wait to grow my studio into a place where students learn through equal discipline as well as fun and make friends for life. They will have the opportunity to take part in stage shows, competitions, and graded exams — celebrating their progress, building performance experience, and gaining recognised qualifications.
Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts — Level 3 Diploma in Dance & Musical Theatre
Degree in Professional Dance & Musical Theatre — Bird College
Qualified Dance Teacher — NATD Syllabus
8+ Years Teaching Experience
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My greatest reward is watching young people grow in confidence — not just as dancers, but as individuals, discovering what they are truly capable of.
— Isabella May Johnson, Founder
Kind Words
What Our Families Say
The confidence, joy, and growth our students experience speaks for itself — but don't take our word for it.
Bella has been an absolute inspiration for my daughter. She has such a gift for instilling strength, determination, and confidence in the children she works with. Before joining, Grace had lost her passion for dance. But since starting with Bella, I've watched her fall in love with dancing all over again.
Susan
Grace's Mum
We first met Bella in 2024 after Emilia had been told by other academies that she couldn't sit still and it wasn't worth her continuing. Bella immediately reassured us. Since joining, Emilia has made incredible progress — after just one term, the group performed a Christmas production in front of 200 people.
Charlotte
Emilia's Mum
I cannot recommend Bella's Dance School highly enough. If I had to choose again, I would choose Bella over and over. Having been a professional dancer and teacher myself for over 20 years, I understand what separates a good teacher from a truly exceptional one. Bella possesses all of these qualities in abundance.
Kirsty
Margaux's Mum
Bella has been such a fantastic teacher for Olivia. She's given her a real passion for dancing, so much so that she's now far more likely to dance across a room than walk! She takes a real interest in the girls as people, not just as dancers.
Nicole
Olivia's Mum
Winnie has been dancing with Bella for the past two years, and she absolutely loves every minute of it. Bella has played a huge role in helping her grow in confidence, skill, and joy. Winnie adores Bella and looks forward to every class, always coming home with a smile on her face.
Megan
Winnie's Mum
My daughter Martha absolutely loves Bella's dance classes. Martha's confidence has grown so much since dancing with Bella. She recently took part in a school production and started singing lessons, and I truly believe Bella gave her the confidence and encouragement to do that.
Claire
Martha's Mum
Our Curriculum
Classes for Every Stage
The Foundation
Ages 2–14
2–4 years
Baby Ballet
A playful introduction to dance through movement, music, mime, and singing.
5–7 years
Mini Ballet & Tap
A gentle first step into ballet and tap, building coordination and confidence through fun movement.
5–7 years
Mini Jazz
Bouncy, energetic jazz basics that build rhythm and confidence.
8–10 years
Junior Ballet & Tap
Build foundational technique in classical ballet and rhythmic tap.
8–10 years
Junior Jazz
High-energy routines combining technique with fun, upbeat choreography.
8–10 years
Junior Street
Cool, contemporary street dance styles for young movers.
8–10 years
Junior Musical Theatre
Singing, acting, and dancing — the triple-threat experience.
11–15 years
Inter Contemporary
Expressive, fluid movement that blends technique with emotion.
11–15 years
Inter Street
Hip-hop, breaking, and commercial styles with attitude.
11–15 years
Inter Jazz
Dynamic jazz technique with performance-quality routines.
11–15 years
Inter Ballet
Develop strength, grace, and classical technique at the barre and centre.
11–15 years
Inter Tap
Sharpen rhythmic precision with complex tap sequences and musicality.
11–15 years
Inter Musical Theatre
Develop performance skills through iconic musical numbers.
6+ years
Flexibility
Safe, guided stretching to improve range and prevent injury.
8+ years
Technique
Cross-discipline technical training to refine alignment and strength.
Adult Barre & Pilates
Isabella personally teaches both Barre and Pilates classes for adults (ages 16+), combining strength, flexibility, and mindful movement in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Ages 16+
Barre
Ballet-inspired fitness combining strength, flexibility, and poise.
Ages 16+
Pilates
Core-focused conditioning for strength, posture, and wellbeing.
The Wellness Suite
Ages 16+
Investment
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Children's Classes
Ages 2–14
£10
1 Hour Class
£8
45 Minute Class
£5
30 Minute Class
Private Lessons
One-to-one tuition
£40*
1 Hour Session
* Price is dependent on hall hire
Adult Classes
Ages 16+
£13
45 Minute Class
Adult Classes
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Schedule
Class Timetable
Classes for All Ages & Abilities
★ Open from September 8th 2026! ★
Free trials of all classes — book on our website or get in touch!
Book a Free TrialTadworth Primary School
Tuesday
Tadworth Primary School
Tadworth, Surrey
KT20 5RR
The Church of the Good Shepherd
Tadworth, Surrey
KT20 5AS
Studio Wear
Our Uniform
All IMS branded dancewear is available to order.
Please check your uniform letter for class requirements before ordering.