Today marks a special and significant day for La Tragna Dance Academy as we warmly welcome Caitlin Childs as our new Principal.After many wonderful years at the helm, founder Melanie La Tragna, has made the decision to step away from day-to-day runni...
We're so proud to share that several of our talented La Tragna Dance Academy students are taking to the stage next week in Disney's High School Musical, presented by Centre Stage School at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe. ✨ Tom will be starring as T...
We are bursting with pride here at La Tragna Dance Academy as we share some truly exciting news – our very own Gracie Roper has been chosen as one of this year's Barnstaple Carnival Queens! 👑✨ In a historic first, the organisers of Barnstaple C...
Who Are We?
La Tragna Dance Academy is a small performing arts school based in Barnstaple on the Pottington business park with free parking.
Our large dance studio is equipped with flexible mirrors and wall attached ballet barres, tap floor and under-floor heating. We are also able to hold smaller classes in our separate closed space.
We welcome students of all ages and abilities to join our close knit community here at LDA.
Established in 2004
Meet our teachers
La Tragna Dance Academy Teachers
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Melanie La Tragna
ARAD, AAD, Fellow of the UKA, Principal and founder of L.D.A
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Lauren Tithecott
AUKA. Diploma in Dance, LDA Teacher and assistant
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Caitlin Childs
AUKA, LDA Contemporary Teacher
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Abi Wedlake
AUKA
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Bella Moore
Provisional Teacher
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Alicia Woolacott
AUKA
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Taya Lambden
B.A. (Hons) / Musical Theatre
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Emily Matthew
Student Teacher
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Wendy Mugridge
ADD. AUKA.
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Professional Memberships
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by La Tragna Dance Academy. All rights reserved.