Fairytale Ballet®

Where imagination takes centre stage

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story-led Ballet classes

Magical ballet classes that blend classic technique with playful storytelling. Each half term explores a familiar fairytale so little dancers learn through songs, characters and movement they love.

What Fairytale Ballet® Teaches

Fairytale Ballet® is a specially created early-years syllabus that teaches a strong foundation for future classiscal ballet classes, basic footwork. performnce skills and musical awareness through story-led classes. We use a gentle, repeatable structure so children make steady progress while having fun.

Each half-term we centre lessons on a new fairytale (for example: Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, The Snow Queen, Rapunzel). With themed music, props and character-based exercises, children learn coordination, rhythm and confidence. When they graduate Fairytale Ballet (and start Year 1 at school) they will be ready to join one of our ISTD Primary Ballet & Jazz classes.  

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Little Steps, Big Sparkle

Weekly story-based lessons that teach strong ballet foundations, musicality, and nurture gentle confidence

Builds confidence

Supportive classes, lots of praise — children feel seen and supported.

Teaches foundations

First position, pliés, balance and musical timing taught in a fun playful way.

Sparks imagination

Flying to Neverland and dancing Under the Sea! Fairytale themes make steps easier to remember and more fun to learn.

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What A Class Looks Like

A 30 minute session that balances simple ballet steps, theme-led exercises and beautiful creative choreography. We bring stories to life with music, props and short creative tasks.

Ballet Technique
Positions of the feet, pliés and simple travelling steps introduced in a playful way
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Expression & Storytelling
Character work and role play that makes learning steps memorable and fun
Musical Awareness
Rhythm games and listening exercises to develop timing and coordination
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Confidence & Teamwork
Partner exercises and performance opportunities that build courage and teamwork

Each half term builds towards a small in-class performance, helping dancers celebrate progress and gain confidence before moving into Primary Ballet when they start year 1 at school.

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Fairytale Ballet® Progression

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Start with Little Stars

Begin your child’s Fairytale Ballet® journey from 18 months. Gentle, parent-supported classes that build confidence, coordination, and joy.

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Progress to Fairytale Ballet®

Story-led weekly adventures that grow real ballet foundations. EYFS-aligned activities with certificates and mini performances each half-term.

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Graduate to Primary Ballet!

Move into Primary Ballet when ready. Structured technique, preparing dancers for grades and performances.

A peek inside our Fairytale Ballet® classes - where imagination meets movement.

Why Families Choose Stardust

Trusted by parents across Northstowe & Cambridge, our timetable is built around small classes, caring teachers, and real progress - so every child can shine.

Kind, trained teachers

Specialists in early years dance and story-led learning.

Community at our core

Community is at the heart of everything we do, from supporting our local school shows & fetes, community events, festivals and more. You’ll feel part of something special from the very first class.

Themed learning pathway

After Fairytale Ballet®, children often step into Primary Ballet & Jazz (5–7 years ) to continue their dance journey.

Ready to Begin Their Fairytale?

Start your child’s dance journey with a class that blends imagination, movement, and confidence-building. Our friendly teachers will guide them every step of the way — get ready for fun, dance and a touch of magic!

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Ages 1.5-5 · Inclusive, friendly classes · DBS-checked teachers

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