Our children’s ballet classes carry a holistic, creative and playful approach to teaching. Striving for a fun and child oriented environment in which each child can follow its natural desire to move whilst learning ballet technique in a safe and age appropriate way, Svenja includes elements of the Royal Academy of Dance's syllabus, appreciating their developmental orientation.

Her classes promote a child-friendly, safe dance practice in which children are encouraged to learn their first technical skills alongside developing creativity, imagination, and confidence through the joy of dancing.
Svenja has taught and facilitated creative dance and children's ballet for over 15 years and loves supporting young dancers in finding their artistic voice through movement and dance.

Autumn Term Dates:

17/09/2024 - 21/12/2024

Half term break: 29th October - 9th November

Weekly timetable:

  • L3 | 5 - 6 years old
    16.40 - 17.25

    L4 | 6.5 - 8 years old
    17.35 - 18.20

  • L1 | 1.5 - 3 years old
    09.00 - 09.35

    L1 | 1.5 - 3 years old
    09.45 - 10.20

    L2 | 3.5 - 4.5 years old
    10.30 - 11.15

    L2 | 3.5 - 4.5 years old
    11.25 - 12.10

    L3 | 5 - 6 years old
    12.20 - 13.05

    L4 | 6.5 - 8 years old
    13.15 - 14.00

Book your child’s class

  • New to Woolwich Dance Space?

    Before committing to a full block of classes, you have the option to book one of our introductory offers which consist of either 2 weeks or 3 weeks.

    Our introductory offers are available for new members only and can only be used once.

  • We offer four class levels:

    L1: children age 1.5 - 3 years old

    L2: children age 3.5 - 4.5 years old

    L3: children age 5 - 6 years old

    L4: children 6.5 - 8 years old

  • You can choose to either book a half term or a full term of classes

    Half term (6 weeks):
    £48

    Full term (12 weeks):
    £96

  • Find frequently asked questions here:

    https://www.woolwichdancespace.org/faqs

Please note:
All of our Saturday classes are currently fully booked. If you would like to add your child to our waiting list, you can do so here:

WDS BALLET SHOE SHOP

Does my child need a pair of ballet shoes?

Wearing a ballet uniform is not mandatory in any of our children’s ballet classes and children are most welcome to dance barefoot or in socks.

The majority of our young dancers do enjoy dressing up and wearing a pair lovely ballet shoes though which is why we set up our very own ballet shoes shop with a selection of sparkling, shiny shoes that are not just fun but support young, growing feet in connecting to the ground and developing strong feet at the same time.

How to order and receive a pair from us

  1. Have a browse here:


  2. Request an order

  3. Take home your child’s new pair of ballet shoes at their next class

  • “My daughter loves attending Svenja’s ballet class and the magical journey she takes her on each week. She has really grown in confidence week by week 😊”

    • Ballet mum

  • “My daughter loves that the classes are structured but fun, social and have a very child focussed instructor!”

    • Ballet dad

  • “We've been to a few dance classes and I've got to say yours is my favourite. You are so great with the kids, there is a lovely community atmosphere amongst the parents and the activities are really fun.”

    • Ballet dad

  • My child probably most enjoys the music, then all the wonderful props and freedom to use the space as she wishes. And I am very pleased with the nonjudgmental nature of the classes, where children are free to dance in their own way (not often found in ballet!). And Svenja is so wonderfully engaging and kind to the children.

    • Ballet mum