Kirsty Lee Mansfield School of Ballet

Kirsty Lee Mansfield School of Ballet 📍 Douglasdale, Johannesburg, South Africa

A ballet school priding itself in creating holistic young children to be beautiful and strong dancers

Behind every dancer is someone cheering them on, believing in them, and helping them find their wings. 💛My girls know th...
12/09/2026

Behind every dancer is someone cheering them on, believing in them, and helping them find their wings. 💛

My girls know that I will always be their biggest fan, their loudest cheerleader, and a safe place when the nerves kick in. Whether it's a quick pep talk, fixing a bun, wiping away worries, or celebrating every achievement, I am always here for them. I tell them all the time that they are my little besties 🩷

Watching these beautiful young dancers grow in confidence, strength, and grace is one of the greatest joys of being a ballet teacher. No matter where their ballet journey takes them, they will always have someone in their corner, believing in them every step of the way. 🤩

So proud of each and every one of you. 💛🩰

Cecchetti Exams 2026 - DONE! 👍🏼 🧑🏼‍🩰 Well done my little heartbeats! I am SO lucky to be YOUR ballet teacher ☺️ Proud pr...
12/09/2026

Cecchetti Exams 2026 - DONE! 👍🏼 🧑🏼‍🩰

Well done my little heartbeats! I am SO lucky to be YOUR ballet teacher ☺️

Proud proud proud!!!!❤️

Thank you to our beautiful Teacher Eryn Pontus for their gorgeous hair!!!❤️


Today was our Cecchetti Pianist Rehearsal, and I couldn't be prouder of our KLM Ballet dancers. 💙🩰We saw beautiful momen...
05/09/2026

Today was our Cecchetti Pianist Rehearsal, and I couldn't be prouder of our KLM Ballet dancers. 💙🩰

We saw beautiful moments, growing confidence, and so much dedication from every dancer. Yes, there are still things to work on, corrections to apply, and details to polish - but that's exactly what rehearsals are for! 🩰

Progress isn't about being perfect today - it's about being better than yesterday. Every correction, every practice session, and every ounce of effort brings us one step closer to our goals. 🌞

Now it's time to focus, trust your training, and give it your all. We've come so far, and I know each of you is capable of amazing things.

Heads up, shoulders back, believe in yourselves, and let's do this! 🌟

I was recently asked by one of my students, "Why does our ballet school have ?"It made me smile, because the answer is ...
26/08/2026

I was recently asked by one of my students, "Why does our ballet school have ?"

It made me smile, because the answer is at the heart of everything we do.

For me, Ballet With Purpose means so much more than teaching steps and choreography. It means creating a space where every child and every adult who walks through our doors knows that they matter. That they are valued. That they have something unique to offer the world.

As a teacher, I teach our younger dancers with their development in mind. Every exercise, game, and lesson is designed with purpose - helping them grow not only as dancers, but as confident, capable individuals.

As dancers grow, Ballet With Purpose takes on another meaning. To achieve goals, overcome challenges, and reach new heights, we must dance with intention. With commitment. With purpose.

So is about more than ballet.

It's about building confidence.
It's about nurturing growth.
It's about discovering potential.
It's about knowing your worth.

And most importantly, it's about understanding that every single person who enters our studio has a purpose of their own.❤️

24/08/2026

Always a fun time with my girls!!! 🪭



22/08/2026

Every week, I walk into my studio and I am greeted by tiny ballet shoes, excited smiles, and little hands reaching for mine. 💕🩰

My littles hold such a special place in my heart. I have the privilege of watching them grow - not just as dancers, but as confident, kind, determined little people.

Some of my dancers who are now dancing en pointe started with me when they were just as tiny, barely able to skip across the floor.

To see them now, standing tall, strong, and achieving things they once only dreamed of, is one of the greatest joys of my life.

Teaching ballet is so much more than teaching steps. It's watching friendships form, confidence bloom, and dreams take shape year after year.

To all my little dancers - past and present - thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey. I adore each and every one of you, and I am so proud of the beautiful young dancers you are becoming. ❤️

It was a Teddy Bear's picnic 🧺 🧸 🌞 Always so much fun with my littles 😁
15/08/2026

It was a Teddy Bear's picnic 🧺 🧸 🌞

Always so much fun with my littles 😁

Women's Day 2026 🩷 💅🏼 🎀
09/08/2026

Women's Day 2026 🩷 💅🏼 🎀

This made me a bit emotional 🥹The top picture is of one of my tiniest little dancers. The bottom picture is of my oldest...
08/08/2026

This made me a bit emotional 🥹

The top picture is of one of my tiniest little dancers.
The bottom picture is of my oldest group of girls (Grade 5 Cecchetti level).

95% of my oldest group were just as small as the top picture when they started with me 🥹🥹

Today, I'm proud.

I'm proud of me.
I'm proud of and I'm proud of every little dancer whose life I have had the opportunity to inspire. ✨

I love my job. So much!! ❤️

Address

6 Livingstone Place Douglasdale
Bryanston

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00

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