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We are a dynamic dance academy and youth development company in South Africa that has been training and inspiring dancers since 1995. We offer a wide range of dance styles, including ballet, modern, contemporary, and jazz, to students of all ages, from beginners to pre-professional and adult levels. Learn More

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Kensington Studio

15 Nymphe Street
Kensington, Johannesburg 2101 - Google Maps

Hours
Tuesday: 5pm - 7:30pm
Thursday: 3:30pm - 7:15pm Saturday: 8am - 3pm

Phone
(064) 788-7044 / (082) 838-7146

Henley on klip studio

30A Shillingford Road
Henley on Klip, Meyerton 1962 - Google Maps

Hours
Monday: 3pm - 7pm
Wednesday: 3:30pm - 5pm Friday: 3pm - 7pm

Phone
(064) 788-7044 / (082) 838-7146

What we offer

Cecchetti ballet

Ballet in the Cecchetti method from ages 5 and above

modern dance

Modern Dance includes Theatre Dance. Current classes offered for those between ages 9 and 13.

jazz dance

Jazz was popularised by Dancers and Choreographers like Bob Fosse, Luigi and Jack Cole. Classes are often infused with Modern classes currently offered.

contemporary dance

Expressive, flowing, and blending elements of Ballet, modern jazz and even HipHop. Currently offered to those requiring choreography for competitions and eisteddfods.

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A young woman in a dance pose, mid-air with one leg extended behind her, one arm raised above her head, holding black fabric that flows behind her, wearing a black lace leotard, smiling, in a dance studio with a plain white wall.

Get in Touch

Contact us for more information on fees and classes available.

*Discounts may be offered for family or multiple danceform registrations.

Meet the Instructor

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Fiona Brown’s qualifications span Cecchetti Ballet, Modern, and Tap, and is a proud full-time teaching member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD). Her teaching philosophy combines technical excellence, artistic expression, musical understanding, and personal growth, empowering each student to achieve their fullest potential both on and off the stage.

Learn more about fiona
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Young girls in dance leotards posing in a ballet studio, some standing and others sitting, with one girl in the center sitting cross-legged, practicing ballet poses.
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A woman in a leopard print leotard has a cat tail and is jumping in the air with a white wall background.
Three young female ballet dancers in colorful leotards and pointe shoes pose together against a white wall, smiling.
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Three ballet dancers in black leotards and tights jumping in unison against a plain white wall, with one leg bent and arms extended gracefully.
Three young ballerinas in colorful tutus standing outdoors in front of flowering bushes, striking ballet poses.
Four young ballet dancers in tutu costumes standing outdoors near greenery and pink roses, smiling and posing for a photo.
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From pupils to professionals on the stage

  • A ballet dancer performing a pose on stage with a purple background, wearing a black and gold tutu, pink tights, and pointe shoes.

    Jessica Fraser

    Jessica joined Fiona Brown’s studio at the age of 10. She is now the Co-Principal of Ballet Express School in Australia

  • Black and white portrait of a smiling man wearing a dark shirt.

    Mahlatse Sachane

    Mahlatse began dancing with Fiona in the Joburg Ballet Satellite School at age 14. He is now a Mzansi Ballet Soloist

  • Person with short hairstyle wearing a black turtleneck sweater with a ribbed pattern, a black sweater tied around the shoulders, black jeans, and a black belt, standing against a plain gray background.

    Boysie Dikobe

    Boysie begun dancing with Fiona at Age 14, and moved to America with a scholarship to The Washington Ballet School. Now residing in America permanantly as an influencer and model

  • A woman with curly hair kneeling on stage in front of a foggy backdrop, performing under stage lights. She is dressed in black and appears to be in a dance or theatrical performance.

    Eidean botha

    Eidean started dancing with Fiona at only 3 years old. She attended Cape Academy of Performing Arts, and is now a freelance theatre performer and voice actress in the United Kingdom

meet the alumni