We're bursting with pride here at La Tragna Dance Academy as we celebrate the incredible achievement of one of our own—Emily Matthew, who has officially graduated from the prestigious London Studio Centre with a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Dance...
We are thrilled to share some exciting news from La Tragna Dance Academy — Alicia Woolacott has officially qualified as a UKA Dance Teaching Associate in Tap Dancing! Alicia has been part of our LDA family since she was very young, growing up through...
If your child loves to dance 💃🕺 and dreams of performing on stage 🎭, now is the perfect time to join LaTragna Dance Academy! With our exciting Winter Show set for 6th December, 2025 🎉, new students who start their dance journey around 21st ...
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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