What age are ballet classes for?

Our ballet classes are for ages 5+. We place each dancer in the right class for their age and experience.

Is the first ballet class free?

Yes. Every student at Dance Sensation is entitled to a free taster class before enrolling.

What should my child wear to a first ballet class?

For Baby Ballet and Primary Ballet, girls can wear a dress or skirt with soft pumps or trainers, and boys can wear shorts, a T-shirt and trainers. From Grade 1 onwards, leggings or shorts with a T-shirt and soft pumps or trainers are fine.

How much do ballet classes cost?

Fees depend on class length and the number of weeks in the term. Per lesson, a 30-minute class is £5.50, 40 minutes is £6.50, 45 minutes is £7.50 and 1 hour is £8.50. Fees are charged termly at the start of each term. There is a £15 non-refundable joining fee per child.

Can I watch the taster class?

Yes. We leave the main door open so you can stay nearby and see how your child settles into class.

Ballet students in gold tutus on stage at the annual show

Dance Sensation

Ballet classes in Reading

Grace, strength and focus through ISTD ballet training. For ages 5+, on Monday to Saturday. Your first class is free.

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Ages 5+

About our ballet classes

Ballet is a beautiful art form that helps dancers become expressive, fluid and free. Students learn the foundations and build technique over time, developing flexibility, strength, speed, balance, finesse, endurance and mental focus.

We teach ballet on Monday to Saturday at Westwood Social Club in Tilehurst, Spencers Wood Pavilion in Spencers Wood, Kennet Valley Free Church in Fords Farm and The Cornwell Centre in Tilehurst. There are 17 weekly classes to choose from.

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When and where

Ballet class times in Reading

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Westwood Social Club

Downs Way, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6SL

Monday 4:30pm to 5pmPre-Primary Ballet, ages 5Book free taster
Monday 5:30pm to 6pmPrimary Ballet, ages 6+Book free taster
Monday 6:40pm to 7:20pmGrade 5 Ballet, ages 11+Book free taster

Spencers Wood Pavilion

Clares Green Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1DY

Tuesday 4:30pm to 5pmPre-Primary Ballet, ages 5+Book free taster
Tuesday 6:30pm to 7:30pmGrade 4 Ballet / Pointe Work, ages 12+Book free taster
Thursday 4pm to 4:30pmPrimary Ballet, ages 7+Book free taster
Thursday 5pm to 5:30pmGrade 1 Ballet, ages 8+Book free taster
Thursday 5:30pm to 6:10pmGrade 2 Ballet, ages 9+Book free taster

Kennet Valley Free Church

Carters Rise, Fords Farm, Reading, RG31 7YT

Wednesday 5pm to 5:40pmGrade 2 Ballet, ages 9+Book free taster
Wednesday 5:40pm to 6:20pmGrade 4 Ballet, ages 11+Book free taster
Wednesday 6:30pm to 7pmPointe Work (Invitation Only), ages 13+Book free taster
Wednesday 7pm to 7:40pmGrade 3 Ballet, ages 10+Book free taster

The Cornwell Centre

Home Croft, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5WJ

Friday 4pm to 4:30pmGrade 1 Ballet, ages 8+Book free taster
Saturday 9am to 9:30amPre-Primary Ballet, ages 5+Book free taster
Saturday 9:30am to 10amPre-Primary Ballet, ages 5+Book free taster
Saturday 10am to 10:30amPrimary Ballet, ages 6+Book free taster
Saturday 10:30am to 11amGrade 1 Ballet, ages 8+Book free taster

Prices are per lesson, paid termly: £5.50 for a 30 min, £6.50 for a 40 min, £7.50 for a 45 min and £8.50 for a 1 hour. Term dates and prices

Good to know

Ballet class questions

What age are ballet classes for?: Our ballet classes are for ages 5+. We place each dancer in the right class for their age and experience.
Where and when are ballet classes in Reading?: We teach ballet on Monday to Saturday at Westwood Social Club in Tilehurst, Spencers Wood Pavilion in Spencers Wood, Kennet Valley Free Church in Fords Farm and The Cornwell Centre in Tilehurst. There are 17 weekly classes to choose from.
Is the first ballet class free?: Yes. Every student at Dance Sensation is entitled to a free taster class before enrolling.
What should my child wear to a first ballet class?: For Baby Ballet and Primary Ballet, girls can wear a dress or skirt with soft pumps or trainers, and boys can wear shorts, a T-shirt and trainers. From Grade 1 onwards, leggings or shorts with a T-shirt and soft pumps or trainers are fine.
How much do ballet classes cost?: Fees depend on class length and the number of weeks in the term. Per lesson, a 30-minute class is £5.50, 40 minutes is £6.50, 45 minutes is £7.50 and 1 hour is £8.50. Fees are charged termly at the start of each term. There is a £15 non-refundable joining fee per child.
Can I watch the taster class?: Yes. We leave the main door open so you can stay nearby and see how your child settles into class.

“I can’t recommend Miss Marie and Dance Sensation enough. My daughter absolutely loves her ballet classes and has progressed so much since starting. Miss Marie has a wonderful manner with the dancers and is a fantastic role model, kind and gentle while getting the best out of each dancer.”

CatherineParent of a ballet student

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Dance Sensation was founded in 2005 by Marie Gratton (AISTD, DDI, DDE), who trained at Doreen Bird College and danced professionally.

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There is no pressure to enrol on the day. Prefer to talk? Call Miss Marie on 07768 707129.

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