How much do children’s ballet classes cost in London?

Children’s ballet classes in London are usually paid by the term, and the price depends on class length, age group and venue. At Regal Ballet, a Royal Academy of Dance registered school, classes cost between £178 and £225 per term: 30-minute baby and toddler classes are £180 to £192, RAD Primary and Grades 1 to 3 are £178 to £212, Grades 4 and 5 are £198 to £225, and the 2-hour Saturday Development Class is £480. Every new student can try a free trial lesson first.

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.

Regal Ballet prices by class

• Baby Ballet (18 months to 2½ years), 30 minutes: £180 to £192 per term
• Ballet for 2½ to 3½ years, 30 minutes: £180 to £192 per term
• Pre-Primary (3½ to 5 years), 30 to 45 minutes: £180 to £212 per term
• RAD Primary (5 to 6½ years), 40 to 45 minutes: £178 to £212 per term
• RAD Grades 1 to 3, 40 to 45 minutes: £178 to £212 per term
• RAD Grades 4 and 5, 45 to 60 minutes: £198 to £225 per term
• Saturday Development Class, 2 hours: £480 per term

What else to budget for

• Uniform: leotard, tights or socks and ballet shoes. Regal Ballet uniform starts from £9.95 in our online shop.
• RAD exam fees: exams are optional. Ask us about exam entry fees.
• Shows: ask whether there is a costume or ticket cost for performances.

How to compare value

When comparing prices, look at the length of each class, the number of children per class, the teacher’s qualifications, whether you can make up missed classes, and whether a free trial is included. A slightly higher fee for a small class with a qualified professional teacher is often better value than a cheaper large class.

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

Can I try a ballet class before paying for a term?

Yes. At Regal Ballet every new student can book a free trial lesson before joining for the term.

Are ballet classes paid monthly or termly in London?

Most London children’s ballet schools, including Regal Ballet, charge termly. Regal Ballet fees range from £178 to £225 per term depending on the class.

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