Ballet

Child Development

Music, Dance & Drama

Dance

Music & Singing

Learning

London

Wandsworth

Discover the joy of ballet in a class where growing dancers can learn, create and shine!

Our Minis Ballet classes introduce young dancers to ballet technique in a fun, encouraging and age-appropriate way. Children begin building strong foundations while developing the confidence, creativity and love of dance that we hope will stay with them for years to come.

Through carefully structured exercises, music and creative activities, dancers develop posture, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and musicality while expanding their ballet vocabulary and understanding of technique.

As children progress through our Minis programme, classes gradually become more structured while retaining the creativity and enjoyment that make young dancers excited to come to class each week.

We believe that learning to dance is about much more than mastering steps. Our warm and encouraging approach helps children develop listening skills, concentration, independence and resilience. We celebrate effort and progress, encouraging dancers to have a go, learn from mistakes and feel proud of what they achieve.

Our ballet programme provides a pathway into further training as children grow, including the opportunity to work towards recognised RAD ballet examinations and take part in performances and other exciting opportunities.

✨ Ballet for young dancers

Minis 1 Ballet

Twirl, leap, tap and grow in our Ballet & Tap Combo for young dancers!

Our Minis 2 Ballet & Tap Combo gives children the opportunity to develop their skills across two core dance styles every week, combining the technique and artistry of ballet with the rhythm and energy of tap.

In Ballet, dancers develop posture, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and musicality while building their ballet vocabulary and understanding of technique. Classes are structured and progressive while remaining creative, encouraging and enjoyable.

In Tap, children discover the excitement of making music with their feet! They develop rhythm, timing, coordination and listening skills while learning tap steps and combinations that become increasingly challenging as their confidence grows.

We believe great dance training should develop the whole child. Our warm and encouraging approach celebrates effort and progress, helping dancers learn that mistakes are part of learning and that exciting things can happen when they keep practising and challenging themselves.

As students progress, they can work towards recognised RAD ballet and ISTD tap examinations, alongside opportunities to perform and take part in other exciting dance experiences.

Minis 2 Ballet & Tap Combo

Welcome to Story Time Ballet, a magical first introduction to dance for toddlers and their grown-ups!

Designed especially for little dancers aged 18 months to 3 years, our fun and imaginative classes use stories, music, movement and play to introduce the foundations of ballet in an age-appropriate and engaging way.

Each week, children and their grown-ups dance together as we explore exciting themes, meet characters, use colourful props and bring stories to life through movement. Along the way, your little one will be developing coordination, balance, musicality, listening skills, confidence and creativity, all while having lots of fun!

Grown-ups are an important part of the class too! Toddlers learn so much by watching and copying the people they trust, so we ask grown-ups to join in fully with the dancing, actions and activities alongside their little dancer. When they see you having a go, they're much more likely to understand, participate and have a go themselves. No dance experience required, just a willingness to get involved and have fun together!

Our classes are warm, welcoming and inclusive, and there is no expectation for toddlers to get everything "right". We know that little ones learn in different ways and at different speeds, so children are encouraged to join in, explore and build confidence at their own pace.

Story Time Ballet is also a lovely opportunity to enjoy dedicated one-to-one time together, meet other local families and create some very special early dance memories.

✨ Ages 18 months to 3 years

Toddlers Story Time Ballet (Parent + Child)

Calling all budding performers! Dance, sing, act and discover the magic of musical theatre in our Triple Threat classes.

Triple Threat Musical Theatre brings together all three essential performance skills, dance, singing and drama, in one exciting weekly class. Perfect for children who love music, stories, characters and performing, whether they're already bursting with confidence or are just beginning to find their voice.

In Dance, children develop coordination, musicality and performance skills while learning fun choreography inspired by the world of musicals and theatre.

In Singing, we explore songs from much-loved musicals while developing confidence, expression, musicality and healthy vocal skills.

In Drama, children use games, improvisation, characters and storytelling to develop their imagination, communication and acting skills.

Bringing all three disciplines together helps children become confident, expressive and versatile young performers. But Triple Threat is about much more than putting on a show. Children learn to work as a team, communicate, use their imagination, take creative risks and grow in confidence.

Our warm and encouraging approach means there is space for every personality. Confident performers can challenge themselves while quieter children are gently encouraged to find their voice and discover what they can do.

Throughout the year, students also have opportunities to work towards performances and share what they've been learning.



Minis 1 Triple Threat Musical Theatre (Ballet, Modern, Tap, Singing & Drama)

Calling all budding performers! Dance, sing, act and discover the magic of musical theatre in our Triple Threat classes.

Triple Threat Musical Theatre brings together all three essential performance skills, dance, singing and drama, in one exciting weekly class. Perfect for children who love music, stories, characters and performing, whether they're already bursting with confidence or are just beginning to find their voice.

In Dance, children develop coordination, musicality and performance skills while learning fun choreography inspired by the world of musicals and theatre.

In Singing, we explore songs from much-loved musicals while developing confidence, expression, musicality and healthy vocal skills.

In Drama, children use games, improvisation, characters and storytelling to develop their imagination, communication and acting skills.

Bringing all three disciplines together helps children become confident, expressive and versatile young performers. But Triple Threat is about much more than putting on a show. Children learn to work as a team, communicate, use their imagination, take creative risks and grow in confidence.

Our warm and encouraging approach means there is space for every personality. Confident performers can challenge themselves while quieter children are gently encouraged to find their voice and discover what they can do.

Throughout the year, students also have opportunities to work towards performances and share what they've been learning.

Minis 2 Triple Threat Musical Theatre (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Singing & Drama)

Tumble, balance, stretch, dance and discover in our playful Acrodance class for little movers!

Tumble & Twirl is a fun and creative introduction to acrobatics and dance, specially designed for young children. Through imaginative activities, music, movement and exciting skill work, children begin developing the foundations they need to become strong, confident and capable little movers.

Classes introduce age-appropriate acrobatic skills including balances, rolls, jumps, flexibility, strength and coordination, alongside dance and creative movement. Skills are carefully broken down into achievable steps so children can experience that wonderful feeling of mastering something new.

We use imaginative themes, games and obstacle-style activities to keep young children engaged while developing important physical skills, body awareness, listening and focus.

Just as importantly, Tumble & Twirl is about building confidence and resilience. We encourage children to have a go, celebrate their progress and discover that things which feel tricky at first can become possible with practice.

Our classes are warm, encouraging and inclusive, with children supported to progress at their own pace. No previous dance, gymnastics or acrobatics experience is needed.

✨ Acrodance for young children

Tinies & Minis 1 Tumble & Twirl Acrodance

Dance, tumble, stretch and achieve in our exciting Acro & Modern Combo!

This energetic combination class gives young dancers the chance to develop their skills across both modern dance and acrobatics each week, making it perfect for children who love to move, dance and learn exciting new tricks.

In Acro, students work on strength, flexibility, balance and coordination while safely developing skills such as rolls, balances, bridges, cartwheels and other acrobatic movements. Skills are carefully broken down and progressed step by step, helping children build strong foundations and experience the confidence that comes from achieving something they have worked hard for.

In Modern, dancers explore energetic movement, musicality, rhythm, coordination and performance while developing age-appropriate dance technique. Classes combine structured training with plenty of personality and enjoyment, encouraging children to become confident and expressive dancers.

We believe progress comes from practice, perseverance and being willing to have a go. Our encouraging approach celebrates effort as well as achievement, helping children develop resilience and confidence alongside their physical skills.

As students progress, they can continue developing their skills through our Acrobatic Arts acro and ISTD modern training, with opportunities for examinations and performances as they grow.

Minis 2 & Juniors 1 Acro & Modern Combo

Step into a magical world where stories come to life through ballet!

Our Tinies Story Time Ballet classes are specially designed for preschool-aged children ready to dance independently. Using imaginative stories, music, characters and creative movement, we introduce little dancers to the foundations of ballet in a way that feels exciting, playful and magical.

One week we might flutter through an enchanted fairy garden, the next we could journey under the sea, visit a magical castle or dance with our favourite storybook characters. Behind all the fun, children are developing real ballet skills and learning age-appropriate technique.

Classes help little dancers develop coordination, balance, posture, musicality, flexibility and ballet vocabulary, alongside important skills such as listening, concentration, confidence and independence.

Our Tinies dance independently with their teacher, giving them the opportunity to build confidence away from their grown-up while learning how to participate in a structured class.

Our warm and encouraging approach celebrates effort and progress rather than perfection. Children are encouraged to explore, have a go, use their imaginations and feel proud of everything they achieve.

Story Time Ballet provides a joyful foundation for children who may later progress into more structured ballet training, while making those precious first experiences of dance something they look forward to each week.

✨ Imaginative preschool ballet

Tinies Story Time Ballet

Twirl, tiptoe, tap and discover the joy of dance!

Our Tinies Ballet & Tap Combo is a fun and creative introduction to two brilliant dance styles, with children enjoying both ballet and tap every week.

Classes are specially designed for preschool-aged children, blending imaginative themes, music and creative activities with age-appropriate dance technique. Children might become fairies, animals or characters from a story while learning real ballet and tap skills along the way.

Through ballet, little dancers begin developing posture, coordination, balance, musicality and graceful movement. Tap introduces rhythm, timing, listening and the excitement of making music with their feet!

Our Tinies dance independently with their teacher, helping them develop confidence, listening skills and independence as well as their physical dance skills.

Our warm and encouraging approach celebrates effort and progress rather than perfection. Children are encouraged to have a go, make mistakes, keep practising and feel proud as new skills gradually become easier.

As they grow, the class provides strong foundations for progression into our ballet and tap training and the opportunity to work towards recognised dance examinations in the future.

✨ Preschool dance classes

Tinies Ballet and Tap Combo

Theative Performing Arts

Here at Theative, each pupil in our family is valued and nurtured. We strive to provide the most creative, inspiring and fun theatrical classes and to give our Theatives many magical opportunities to immerse themselves in the performing arts, whether at a recreational or aspirational level. Our diverse and inclusive lessons are carefully crafted for each age, developmental stage and ability from toddlers all the way through to adults, beginners to advanced, and with a wide range of class styles on offer, we have something for everyone! We love what we do and we hope that you'll love it too! Creative + Theatre = ✨THEATIVE✨

Minis 1 Ballet

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