Holiday workshops 2026
Halloween Fun club day
Join us for a spooktacular day of Halloween fun at Starlight! 🕷️✨
A fun-filled holiday club packed with some of our favourite Starlight activities, including:
🤸 Gymnastics
🎪 Aerial
📣 Cheerleading
💃 Dance
🎃 Halloween games & activities
👻 Lots of spooky fun!
Perfect for children who love to move, learn new skills and have fun — no previous experience needed!
Come dressed ready to move and prepare for a frightfully fun day at Starlight! 🦇🕸️
Ages 5 - 16
Join us for a spooktacular day of Halloween fun at Starlight! 🕷️✨
A fun-filled holiday club packed with some of our favourite Starlight activities, including:
🤸 Gymnastics
🎪 Aerial
📣 Cheerleading
💃 Dance
🎃 Halloween games & activities
👻 Lots of spooky fun!
Perfect for children who love to move, learn new skills and have fun — no previous experience needed!
Come dressed ready to move and prepare for a frightfully fun day at Starlight! 🦇🕸️
Ages 5 - 16
Thursday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Starlight Academy
2026/2027 classes
Jnr Acrobatic Dance
Learn acrobatic floor skills, pairs work and have the opportunity to put these skills into choreographed group numbers at our annual show at Medina theater
Ages 5 - 11
Learn acrobatic floor skills, pairs work and have the opportunity to put these skills into choreographed group numbers at our annual show at Medina theater
Ages 5 - 11
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Freshwater parish hall
Snr Acrobatic Dance
In this class, student will learn different floor skills and work at putting them together to create a routine.
Ages 8 - 14
In this class, student will learn different floor skills and work at putting them together to create a routine.
Ages 8 - 14
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Freshwater parish hall
Cowes Street Dance
our Junior street dance class, is a fun and energetic lesson for students aged 5-9yrs. Students will learn different street dance styles, and skills whilst getting fit and having fun. Students will also be given the opportunity to take part in an annual show at Medina theatre.
Ages 5 - 14
our Junior street dance class, is a fun and energetic lesson for students aged 5-9yrs. Students will learn different street dance styles, and skills whilst getting fit and having fun. Students will also be given the opportunity to take part in an annual show at Medina theatre.
Ages 5 - 14
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Lanesend Primary
Cirque Arts Home ED session
This class combines aerial, acrobatic, and performance skills to help young people build confidence and master the art of performance using circus-inspired techniques. Participants will develop strength, flexibility, and creativity while forming new friendships and improving their overall fitness in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 4 - 16
This class combines aerial, acrobatic, and performance skills to help young people build confidence and master the art of performance using circus-inspired techniques. Participants will develop strength, flexibility, and creativity while forming new friendships and improving their overall fitness in a fun and supportive environment.
Ages 4 - 16
Monday
2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
2:30 PM to 3:45 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Junior Aerial Arts
In this class students will learn Aerial acrobatic starting with aerial hoop and progressing on to silks.
Ages 5 - 11
In this class students will learn Aerial acrobatic starting with aerial hoop and progressing on to silks.
Ages 5 - 11
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Snr Aerial Dance
In this class students will start off learning the basics of Aerial Dance, starting with Aerial hoop and progressing to trapeze and silks.
Ages 10 - 16
In this class students will start off learning the basics of Aerial Dance, starting with Aerial hoop and progressing to trapeze and silks.
Ages 10 - 16
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Aerial Elites
In this class students will start off learning the basics of Aerial Dance, starting with Aerial hoop and progressing to silks.
Ages 11 - 18
In this class students will start off learning the basics of Aerial Dance, starting with Aerial hoop and progressing to silks.
Ages 11 - 18
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Rainbow Performing Arts SEN class
This class is for those students with additional needs, It will work on signing, dance and drama putting on performance pieces at different dance festivals across Hampshire. Students who attend this class should not require personal care. If a student has any additional care needs they should have their 1-2-1 support worker in the class with them.
Ages 7 - 18
This class is for those students with additional needs, It will work on signing, dance and drama putting on performance pieces at different dance festivals across Hampshire. Students who attend this class should not require personal care. If a student has any additional care needs they should have their 1-2-1 support worker in the class with them.
Ages 7 - 18
Tuesday
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
3:45 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Jnr Cheer
explore the basics of Jumps, stunts, tumbling and pairs work
Ages 5 - 12
explore the basics of Jumps, stunts, tumbling and pairs work
Ages 5 - 12
Tuesday
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Starlight Academy
Contemporary Dance
This is an open contemporary dance class for students to explore the style and their own creativity with in the class
Ages 8 - 17
This is an open contemporary dance class for students to explore the style and their own creativity with in the class
Ages 8 - 17
Tuesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Starlight Academy
Theatre Club
This is an all signing, all dancing fun drama club for everyone! all about building confidence whilst learning new skills and making new friends! this Class is prefect for all those students who are a little nervous about starting a new club, as our inclusive teaching styles and personable coaches help students find thier feet as they settle in.
Ages 5 - 15
This is an all signing, all dancing fun drama club for everyone! all about building confidence whilst learning new skills and making new friends! this Class is prefect for all those students who are a little nervous about starting a new club, as our inclusive teaching styles and personable coaches help students find thier feet as they settle in.
Ages 5 - 15
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Snr Cheer class
learn tumbling, stunting, jumps and more,
Ages 9 - 17
learn tumbling, stunting, jumps and more,
Ages 9 - 17
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Starlight Academy
Tiny Stars Ballet
This sessions is for all those pre school aged children 18months -4yrs. It includes a 30 minute dance and movement session combining Ballet, Rhythm and modern dance moves.
Ages 1 - 4.5
This sessions is for all those pre school aged children 18months -4yrs. It includes a 30 minute dance and movement session combining Ballet, Rhythm and modern dance moves.
Ages 1 - 4.5
Wednesday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Tiny Stars Gymnastics
a stay and play gymnastics session which will start with a group shape activity working those fine motor skills. Then we encourage the grown ups to get stuck in and explore the equipment with their little one. finishing with a stickers, stamps and parachute games.
Ages 1.5 - 4.5
a stay and play gymnastics session which will start with a group shape activity working those fine motor skills. Then we encourage the grown ups to get stuck in and explore the equipment with their little one. finishing with a stickers, stamps and parachute games.
Ages 1.5 - 4.5
Wednesday
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
10:15 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Tumble and Dance
This class is to help build confidence and skill level of our younger students - it is an open class but is designed with our young cheerleaders in mind
Ages 5 - 10
This class is to help build confidence and skill level of our younger students - it is an open class but is designed with our young cheerleaders in mind
Ages 5 - 10
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Starlight Academy
Junior Street commercial
street dance styles
Ages 5 - 11
street dance styles
Ages 5 - 11
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Acro Starters
this class is for students with an Acrobatic level of Primary up to L2
Ages 5 - 12
this class is for students with an Acrobatic level of Primary up to L2
Ages 5 - 12
Wednesday
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Starlight Academy
Senior Street Dance
This is a commercial class for all senior students
Ages 12 - 18
This is a commercial class for all senior students
Ages 12 - 18
Wednesday
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Acro Intermediate
This class is for student levels 3-4 in acrobatic arts
Ages 7 - 14
This class is for student levels 3-4 in acrobatic arts
Ages 7 - 14
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Starlight Academy
Advanced Acro
This class is for students who have good experience in acrobatics and are a level of 5-6 with Acrobatic arts.
Ages 10 - 18
This class is for students who have good experience in acrobatics and are a level of 5-6 with Acrobatic arts.
Ages 10 - 18
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Starlight Academy
Acro Pros
This class for students level 7+
Ages 12 - 20
This class for students level 7+
Ages 12 - 20
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Starlight Academy
Tiny Tumble Stars
🌟 Tiny Tumblers (Ages 2–4)
Our Tiny Tumblers class is a playful introduction to acrobatics for little ones who love to move and explore!
Through fun activities and games, children will learn:
🤸♀️ Foundational acro skills – safe rolls, gentle balances, stretches and jumps
🪄 How to move confidently using soft mats and basic equipment like mini beams, tunnels and wedges
✨ Strength, coordination, and body awareness in a supportive, nurturing environment
Led by our experienced teachers, this class helps little ones:
💫 Build confidence and independence
🤝 Learn to listen, take turns, and share space
🎉 Develop a love for movement while having lots of fun!
Ages 1.5 - 4.5
🌟 Tiny Tumblers (Ages 2–4)
Our Tiny Tumblers class is a playful introduction to acrobatics for little ones who love to move and explore!
Through fun activities and games, children will learn:
🤸♀️ Foundational acro skills – safe rolls, gentle balances, stretches and jumps
🪄 How to move confidently using soft mats and basic equipment like mini beams, tunnels and wedges
✨ Strength, coordination, and body awareness in a supportive, nurturing environment
Led by our experienced teachers, this class helps little ones:
💫 Build confidence and independence
🤝 Learn to listen, take turns, and share space
🎉 Develop a love for movement while having lots of fun!
Ages 1.5 - 4.5
Thursday
1:45 PM to 2:30 PM
1:45 PM to 2:30 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Grade 2 Ballet
Grade 2 Ballet syllabus istd
Ages 8 - 14
Grade 2 Ballet syllabus istd
Ages 8 - 14
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Starlight Academy
Minnie Movers
In this class children will explore different genres of dance and learn all the fundamentals to set them on their way
Ages 4 - 7
In this class children will explore different genres of dance and learn all the fundamentals to set them on their way
Ages 4 - 7
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Junior Jazz and Lyrical
In this class we are working on jazz technique and exploring both lyrical and modern choreography
Ages 7 - 11
In this class we are working on jazz technique and exploring both lyrical and modern choreography
Ages 7 - 11
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Junior and Beginner Jazz Turns, Leaps and Kicks
In this class students will learn drills and conditioning exercises to help improve their turns, leaps and kicks helping them with thier over all jazz technique and dance skills.
Ages 8 - 14
In this class students will learn drills and conditioning exercises to help improve their turns, leaps and kicks helping them with thier over all jazz technique and dance skills.
Ages 8 - 14
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Snr Ballet
Grade 5 upwards
Ages 13 - 18
Grade 5 upwards
Ages 13 - 18
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Inter and Senior Jazz and Lyrical
This class is a mixture of Jazz and contemporary, we will explore different styles, cover corner and floor work and work towards performances.
Ages 11 - 16
This class is a mixture of Jazz and contemporary, we will explore different styles, cover corner and floor work and work towards performances.
Ages 11 - 16
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Point and Pre-point Ballet Class
This class is invite only for those students who are en point or preparing to go enpoint, the class will focus on strengthen the ankles and feet as well as the core to ensure dancers feel confident with their point work.
Ages 11 - 16
This class is invite only for those students who are en point or preparing to go enpoint, the class will focus on strengthen the ankles and feet as well as the core to ensure dancers feel confident with their point work.
Ages 11 - 16
Thursday
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Advanced Jazz Tech (kicks, leaps, turns)
This class is suitable for students with previous dance experience (Beginners should join the class before or after). In this class we will work on classical jazz technique in order to improve flexibility and strength, increase our turns, leaps and kicks, their will be no choreography in this class, Students booked into this class would be advised to stay and do the following class. (The price of this class is cheaper to allow for that)
Ages 12 - 18
This class is suitable for students with previous dance experience (Beginners should join the class before or after). In this class we will work on classical jazz technique in order to improve flexibility and strength, increase our turns, leaps and kicks, their will be no choreography in this class, Students booked into this class would be advised to stay and do the following class. (The price of this class is cheaper to allow for that)
Ages 12 - 18
Thursday
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Advanced Jazz
This class is for those students with a wide range of dance experience
To attend this class, students must also attend Ballet and the kicks and turns class before hand.
Ages 13 - 18
This class is for those students with a wide range of dance experience
To attend this class, students must also attend Ballet and the kicks and turns class before hand.
Ages 13 - 18
Thursday
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
8:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Snr Commercial Class
high-energy, fun-filled dance class that focuses on the kind of moves you’d see in pop music videos, TV performances, movies, and on stage with chart-topping artists. It blends styles like street dance, hip hop, jazz, and pop choreography, all set to upbeat, age-appropriate music that kids love.
Ages 11 - 18
high-energy, fun-filled dance class that focuses on the kind of moves you’d see in pop music videos, TV performances, movies, and on stage with chart-topping artists. It blends styles like street dance, hip hop, jazz, and pop choreography, all set to upbeat, age-appropriate music that kids love.
Ages 11 - 18
Friday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Baby Ballet
This is for our youngest dancers, who are not yet In reception class, explore the beginings and foundations of Ballet and dance, build confidence and friendships with in the class
Ages 1.5 - 4
This is for our youngest dancers, who are not yet In reception class, explore the beginings and foundations of Ballet and dance, build confidence and friendships with in the class
Ages 1.5 - 4
Saturday
9:00 AM to 9:25 AM
9:00 AM to 9:25 AM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Pre primary Ballet
This class is for all our little Ballerinas who are just starting out, it follows the ISTD pre primary syllabus.
Ages 3.5 - 6
This class is for all our little Ballerinas who are just starting out, it follows the ISTD pre primary syllabus.
Ages 3.5 - 6
Saturday
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Starlight Academy
3-4 YRS GYM
This class includes, Bars, Beam, vault and floor skills, during the season all students will get the opportunity to work on British Gymnastics Badges. All lead coaches are qualified through British Gymnastics.
Ages 3 - 6
This class includes, Bars, Beam, vault and floor skills, during the season all students will get the opportunity to work on British Gymnastics Badges. All lead coaches are qualified through British Gymnastics.
Ages 3 - 6
Saturday
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
9:45 AM to 10:30 AM
Starlight Academy
Primary Ballet
this class is for students aged 6 and over or those who have already completed their Pre Primary ISTD exam
Ages 5 - 8
this class is for students aged 6 and over or those who have already completed their Pre Primary ISTD exam
Ages 5 - 8
Saturday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Starlight Academy
5-6yrs Gymnastics
A gymnastics class for ages 5–6 years is a fun, structured session designed to build strength, coordination, and confidence through movement. At this age, children are developing greater body awareness, so the class introduces basic gymnastics skills in an age-appropriate and encouraging way.
Ages 5 - 6
A gymnastics class for ages 5–6 years is a fun, structured session designed to build strength, coordination, and confidence through movement. At this age, children are developing greater body awareness, so the class introduces basic gymnastics skills in an age-appropriate and encouraging way.
Ages 5 - 6
Saturday
10:35 AM to 11:20 AM
10:35 AM to 11:20 AM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Grade 1 Ballet
This class follows the ISTD syllabus and will also include show work and choreography
Ages 7 - 11
This class follows the ISTD syllabus and will also include show work and choreography
Ages 7 - 11
Saturday
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
10:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Starlight Academy
Beginners Gymnastics
This class is for ages 7 years and up, includes, Bars, Beam, vault and floor skills, during the season all students will get the opportunity to work on British Gymnastics Badges. All lead coaches are qualified through British Gymnastics.
Ages 5 - 12
This class is for ages 7 years and up, includes, Bars, Beam, vault and floor skills, during the season all students will get the opportunity to work on British Gymnastics Badges. All lead coaches are qualified through British Gymnastics.
Ages 5 - 12
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Starlight Academy
Grade 2 Ballet
this class is for students working towards grade 2 Ballet exams and will be included in the show.
Ages 8 - 14
this class is for students working towards grade 2 Ballet exams and will be included in the show.
Ages 8 - 14
Saturday
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Intermediate Gymnastics
This class includes, Bars, Beam, vault and floor skills, during the season all students will get the opportunity to work on British Gymnastics Badges. All lead coaches are qualified through British Gymnastics.
Ages 7 - 16
This class includes, Bars, Beam, vault and floor skills, during the season all students will get the opportunity to work on British Gymnastics Badges. All lead coaches are qualified through British Gymnastics.
Ages 7 - 16
Saturday
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Starlight Academy
Beginner Tap
This class is for those wanting to start Tap or work on their tap skills
Ages 7 - 16
This class is for those wanting to start Tap or work on their tap skills
Ages 7 - 16
Saturday
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
1:15 PM to 2:00 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Elite Gymnastics
This class includes, Bars, Beam, vault and floor skills, during the season all students will get the opportunity to work on British Gymnastics Badges. All lead coaches are qualified through British Gymnastics. Please note Students must be be able to do skill requirements to do this class.
Ages 8 - 18
This class includes, Bars, Beam, vault and floor skills, during the season all students will get the opportunity to work on British Gymnastics Badges. All lead coaches are qualified through British Gymnastics. Please note Students must be be able to do skill requirements to do this class.
Ages 8 - 18
Saturday
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Starlight Academy