Ballet classes for toddlers and babies in West London
Regal Ballet runs baby and toddler ballet classes from 18 months at Church of Our Lady, 54 Lodge Road, St John’s Wood NW8 8LA, a short trip from Maida Vale, Little Venice and Marylebone. For children from 3½, Regal Ballet also teaches in West London at St Saviour’s Primary School in Little Venice (W9), St Mary’s Bryanston Square in Marylebone (W1) and Collis Primary School in Teddington. Regal Ballet is a Royal Academy of Dance registered school, and every new student can book a free trial lesson.
Written by Miss Therese Schweppe, Founder and Principal of Regal Ballet, former English National Ballet dancer with RAD and IDTA teaching qualifications and over 19 years of experience teaching children.
Baby and toddler classes near West London
- Baby Ballet (18 months to 2½ years): Thursdays 3:25pm to 3:55pm, Church of Our Lady, St John’s Wood NW8 8LA
- Ballet for 2½ to 3½ years: Thursdays 4:00pm to 4:30pm and Fridays 3:55pm to 4:25pm, Church of Our Lady, St John’s Wood NW8 8LA
Classes from 3½ years in West London
- Little Venice (W9): St Saviour’s Primary School, Shirland Road. Wednesdays from 3:40pm, Pre-Primary to Grade 2.
- Marylebone (W1): St Mary’s Bryanston Square, Enford Street. Fridays from 3:30pm, Pre-Primary and RAD Primary.
- Teddington (TW11): Collis Primary School, Fairfax Road. Fridays from 3:15pm, Pre-Primary to Grade 1.
What happens in a baby ballet class?
Our youngest classes introduce toddlers to ballet through music, songs, simple steps and imaginative play. Classes last 30 minutes, which suits little attention spans, and parents are welcome to stay and watch. Children build balance, coordination, listening skills and confidence, and move up to our 2½ to 3½ class, then Pre-Primary, as they grow.
What should my toddler wear?
For a free trial, comfortable clothes such as leggings and a T-shirt are perfect, with bare feet or socks.
About Regal Ballet
Regal Ballet is a Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) registered children’s ballet school in London, founded in 2007 by former English National Ballet dancer Therese Schweppe. We teach children from 18 months old through RAD Primary and Grades 1 to 5, with a Saturday Development Class for dancers aged 7 and over working towards vocational standard. Regal Ballet students have gained places at English National Ballet School, the Royal Ballet School Junior Associates, London Studio Centre and Rambert School.
- Classes across London, including Hampstead, St John’s Wood, Regent’s Park, Islington, Clerkenwell, Stoke Newington, Hackney, Marylebone, Little Venice and Teddington
- Maximum 16 children per class, taught by professional ballet dancers with Enhanced DBS checks
- Termly fees from £178 to £225 per term
- Every new student can book a free trial lesson
Find a class and book your free trial or call 07704 290 479.
Common questions
What age can babies start ballet in London?
Regal Ballet’s baby ballet classes start from 18 months, in 30-minute classes with music, songs and simple movement. Parents are welcome to stay and watch.
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