Adult ballet classes for all ability levels

Silver Swan classes are perfect for socialising and improving physical and mental well-being.

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Deciding to join an adult ballet class
can be a big decision

If you are:

Worried about your body type
Concerned about your health issues
Feeling ‘too old’
Struggling with poor balance and posture
Lacking in confidence

Then Silver Swans is the perfect ballet class for you. Our talented teacher, Rebecca, creates a relaxing yet sociable environment, supporting women from all walks of life to feel confident, energised, and fit.

More than just a ballet class

Silver Swan classes are specifically designed for people over 55. They include ballet steps, allowing you to express yourself through music, learn something new, and socialise. All ages and abilities are welcome – whether you’re starting from scratch or returning to something you love.

We believe the social side is just as important as the actual dancing itself, so we make sure:

There’s time for a chat and catch-up in every class
We often go for a cuppa after class
We organise exciting theatre trips and events

“Happy. Energised. Fit.”

An experienced dance teacher of more than 10 years, Rebecca has supported over 100 adults to take up ballet -helping them feel alive, cared-for, relaxed, younger, and fitter thanks to our Silver Swan Classes.

I do not know what I would do if I did not attend this class. It is amazing how you are made to feel by Rebecca. The group is very supportive in every aspect of your life - not just ballet. It is just simply amazing and the highlight of every week.

Denise Brown, 67 from Sunderland.

Start your Silver Swans journey today

Put a sparkle in your step and join our wonderful classes for fun, new friendships, and lifelong well being. We have a range of accessible Silver Swan classes throughout South Tyneside for you to choose from. Get in touch with our team, or book your class today.

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Classes

We run ballet classes (and a whole lot more) for adults and children across Tyne and Wear in the North East of England. Take a look!

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Events

We run special events that compliment our classes to give dancers a more complete ballet experience -everything from organised theatre trips, to lessons on stage, to anatomy workshops led by physiotherapists. Click to see what we do.

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About

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What our students say

"I'm so very glad I decided to take up ballet - it's a great group, very friendly, and I'm enjoying it more than I ever could have imagined! Great exercise as well for strength, posture and balance - and I love wearing my red ballet shoes and swishy ballet skirt!!"
Sue, Silver Swan
"Rebecca Yates is the loveliest of teachers! I went to the class on my own after seeing it advertised on Facebook- after a few weeks it had to be postponed due to the current health crisis - however - Rebecca is doing live on line lessons - I love this - I have never danced before in my life! I so much enjoy learning - and it doesn’t matter how many times you don’t get it quite right! I really appreciate Rebecca’s efforts to keep us dancing! Lovely lady!"
Denise, Silver Swan
"Thank you so much for helping me to feel happy and confident when i dance. I really enjoy my lessons with you"
Eleanor, RAD Student
"Thank you so much for all the wonderful lessons you have provided over the past few months, Matilda has enjoyed them very much."
Victoria, parent of student
"Love love love the Silver Swans at 9.30am on a Saturday, So pleased to have discovered this class -many thanks to Rebecca -you are a star ****"
Stephanie, Silver Swan
"The classes are very friendly and Rebecca is very good at giving us choices and adaptations so that we can all dance, despite some dodgy joints and backs. Because we’re exercising to beautiful music, it doesn’t feel so hard but I can tell that I’ve really improved my fitness, flexibility and balance."
Anne, Silver Swan
"As well as Rebecca’s very friendly welcome, she was a great encouragement to me to move when it was easy to do nothing - and I enjoyed it and got benefit from gentle exercise."
Isabel, Chair Based Ballet