Having a chat with Le Dance Studio
Ioana Gal is bringing a new rhythm to East Wick + Sweetwater with her newly opened boutique dance studio.
Ioana stepped onto the dance floor for the first time as a young girl, and what began as a childhood passion has now blossomed into a lifelong dream come true: her own boutique dance and wellness studio.
We caught up with her to find out more…
Hey Ioana! It’s great to welcome Le Dance Studio to EW+S. Tell us more about how it all started.
Great to be here! I grew up dancing, but decided to pursue a corporate career which ended up with me running operations for a media studio in Shoreditch. I loved it and I’m really grateful for those years as it helped sharpen my business brain and gain an understanding for what’s needed to build something of my own. But dance has always been part of me and I knew deep down that was my real passion.
What does the studio offer?
The focus is on traditional dance styles as well as movement therapy, but we’re one of the only dance studios where you can come to train and then recover too – we have an onsite therapy room which means dancers can step directly from the dance floor into a space dedicated to massage, physical alignment, and – soon – mental health therapy too. Dancers go through a lot, both physically and mentally, and the approach here is to provide more holistic support. We’re mainly focused on professional dancers but we also offer taster sessions and an open door to anyone who wants to explore the power of movement. Le Dance Studio isn’t just about dance steps. It’s about balance, connection, and creating a space where people can feel good – in their bodies and in their minds.
Why East Wick + Sweetwater?
The Olympic Park legacy, the connectivity, the young, vibrant community – it just felt right. There’s a creative buzz here that you can’t find anywhere else. Surrounded by green spaces, new builds, and a diverse, thriving population, East Wick + Sweetwater is the perfect place to nurture a studio rooted in passion, movement, and wellness. I love it here!
To find out more email info@ledancestudio.com
