Based in Shanklin, IOW.
Isle of Wight Ballet is home to Cygnets, Associates and Adult ballet classes for dancers, with a strong passion for classical ballet who value outstanding training in a positive and supportive environment.
04/05/2026
Exciting news classes being added for our youngest dancers - a beautiful program created by Cygnets Dance - designed to inspire the next generation of dancers!
Isle of Wight Ballet - Cygnets Introductory Class (3.5-7yrs) Step Into the Magic: Swan Lake Introductory Lesson 🦢✨ Once upon a time, every great dancer began with a single magical step... Isle of Wight...
27/03/2026
We have had an amazing term with much success of our dancers, from stage/theatre performances, competition success, Royal Ballet School placements and exam achievements! The passion and enthusiasm of IOW Associate dancers blows me away every week.
We have a few spaces available for the Summer term. Please get in touch if you would like to apply for these independent, supportive classes are designed to enhance your dancers training in classical ballet! With classes taken by experienced and knowledgeable teachers.
🩰 Junior Associates (Grade 2/3 level) Tuesday 4.30-6.00pm (1 space remaining)
🩰 Middle Associates (Grade 4/5 Level) Saturday 10.30-12pm (2 spaces remaining)
🩰 Foundation Senior Associates (Intermediate Foundation level) Sunday 10-12pm (3 spaces remaining)
🩰 Advanced Senior Associates (Adv Found - Adv 2 Level) Wednesday 6.00-8.00pm (3 spaces remaining)
Application link: https://forms.gle/x2RtnSxVuCNYYMsR8
02/01/2026
Before we close our applications for the new term (only 4 places remaining across all 4 levels of associates!!) we must celebrate the IOW Associate ballet dancers who have achieved so much in a short time. Congratulations to these dancers and their amazing studios who support them achieving their goals!
🌟🩰A Senior Associate achieved High Distinction RAD Intermediate Foundation Examination
🌟🩰Two Junior Associate dancers achieving their RAD Grade 1 Examination with Distinction
🌟🩰Four Senior Associate dancers achieving their RAD Intermediate Examination with Distinction and a High Merit
🌟🩰A Senior Associate achieved a Distinction in her RAD Advanced 1 Examination
🌟🩰The Advanced Senior Associate dancers taking part in the Royal Ballet School MA Associate Program, Ballet Theatre UK Associates Program, Ballet Boost and successful auditions for the full time programs of Elmhurst!
It has been a busy term! Our favourite part is seeing the confidence in each dancers technical abilities grow... you are brilliant and such a credit to your dance studio for the diligence and passion you bring to every class!
We cannot wait to see what the future brings!
Want to know more about our classes? Please get in touch!
Two Exciting Christmas announcements...
🩰 Firstly, limited places are now available at all levels of associates - please apply today if you are interested as we will close these places on Monday 5th January. See available spaces below....
💖Secondly, the wonderful Roberta McClelland - Branson will be joining the IOW Ballet Associates team this term. Her outstanding passion, experience and dedication to ballet makes her the most wonderful person to join the teaching team!
Available places:
Junior Associates (Grade 1-3) - 1 place remaining
Middle Associates (Grade 4-6) - 8 places remaining
Senior Foundation Associates (Intermediate) - 3 places remaining
Senior Advanced Associates (Advanced) - 2 places remaining
Apply today: https://forms.gle/AN9fKKKgBf9uVWDA7
Whilst we aren't the most active page, our results are already speaking for themselves.
We return to classes next week after an amazing first half term of ballet classes. We have heard so many positive stories about competition success of our students, associate and audition achievements along with hard work in their home studio classes. Bravo to each of our dancers, we are so proud of you all!
Now onto the next phase, building on the wonderful foundations you have made!
See you in the studio soon everyone.
11/09/2025
Junior Associates you blew me away in your first class this week!
An hour and a half ballet class for young dancers is a big ask and you were superstars... Learning so much and being so kind and supportive to one another.
What wonderful progress you will make this year!
Take a bow Senior Associates!!
You were amazing in your first classes this week. Every dancer worked so very hard and learnt so much in their first session, congratulations on being such superstars. We cannot wait to see your wonderful progress this term... So very proud of you already.
22/08/2025
We have been a little quiet whilst we finalise details for our wonderful first term! We are still taking expressions of interest for our Junior (7-9yrs) and Senior Associates program if anyone is interested. Please get in touch here or via our website Regent Creative Studio - Shanklin - it is the islands only independent associate program where your dancer is at the centre and improvement in their technique and artistry are our goal!
Not long now! It has been such a pleasure to meet so many wonderful dancers and their families recently to learn about them and their dancing goals.
We will be getting in touch with all of our applicants by the end of this week with offers and class details!
Still need to apply? It isn't too late, please get in touch asap so that you don't miss out on being part of our foundation cohort!
29/06/2025
Are you looking for an opportunity to excel in your technique and enhance your training with your current studio? Wight Ballet Associates is a supportive and special place for the aspiring dancer looking for an opportunity to train with likeminded and passionate dancers right here on the Isle of Wight! Get in touch today to find out more about the programs we offer!