2025/2026 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 Methodist church
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 Methodist church
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 4:00 PM
2:30 PM to 4:00 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
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Junior Street Hip Hop
Hip Hop dance class for all levels including UDO Street syllabus
Ages 7 - 13
Hip Hop dance class for all levels including UDO Street syllabus
Ages 7 - 13
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
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
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Senior Hip Hop street class
This is a commercial class for all senior students
Ages 12 - 18
This is a commercial class for all senior students
Ages 12 - 18
Monday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Studio B
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
7:15 PM to 8:00 PM
7:15 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
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Starlight Academy
Contempoary Dance
This is an open contemporary dance class for students to explore the style and their own creativity with in the class
Ages 7 - 17
This is an open contemporary dance class for students to explore the style and their own creativity with in the class
Ages 7 - 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
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Starlight Academy
Minnies morning dance and gym sessions
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. followed by a 15 minute snack and coffee break the perfect time to socialise and meet other parents then 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 - 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. followed by a 15 minute snack and coffee break the perfect time to socialise and meet other parents then 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 - 4.5
Wednesday
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Minnie Movers
In this class children will explore different genres of dance and take part in the NATD rainbow awards, looking at street dance, Contemporary, Gymnastic dance and more.
Ages 4 - 7
In this class children will explore different genres of dance and take part in the NATD rainbow awards, looking at street dance, Contemporary, Gymnastic dance and more.
Ages 4 - 7
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio M
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
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
Snr Ballet (Grade 4+)
This class is for all senior Ballet students ages 13+ and is an open syllabus and lead by Gillian Cartwright
Ages 10 - 18
This class is for all senior Ballet students ages 13+ and is an open syllabus and lead by Gillian Cartwright
Ages 10 - 18
Wednesday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 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
Mini's Tap and Modern
This class is for our young dancers taking their first steps - it combines both Tap and Modern dance
Ages 3.5 - 6
This class is for our young dancers taking their first steps - it combines both Tap and Modern dance
Ages 3.5 - 6
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Grade 2-3 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
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 4.5 - 9
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 4.5 - 9
Thursday
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Starlight Academy
Beginner and Inter 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
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Junior Jazz and Lyrical
In this class we will full the NATD contemporary syllabus as well as working on lyrical choreography and show work.
Ages 7 - 11
In this class we will full the NATD contemporary syllabus as well as working on lyrical choreography and show work.
Ages 7 - 11
Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Studio M
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Grade 4 Ballet
Grade 4 ISTD BALLET
Ages 8 - 16
Grade 4 ISTD BALLET
Ages 8 - 16
Thursday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Studio B
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
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 10 - 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 10 - 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
Diddies Show Team
training team for our under 6s team
Ages 4.5 - 7
training team for our under 6s team
Ages 4.5 - 7
Friday
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
3:45 PM to 4:30 PM
Starlight Academy
Jnr Commercial
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 6 - 10
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 6 - 10
Friday
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Studio B
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
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
4:45 PM to 5:30 PM
Studio B
Starlight Academy
Starlight Academy
Baby Ballet
This is for our yongest 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 yongest 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
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