Welcome to Shine Studios, the Waterside’s longest running dance school proudly at the heart of the New Forest community. With a legacy of excellence and inclusion, we offer a warm, welcoming environment where people of all ages can discover the joy of dance. As a Dance School of the Year Gold Award winner, we are recognised internationally for our commitment to nurturing every dancer – no matter their age or ability – with passion, creativity, and care.

At Shine Studios, our highly experienced teachers bring impressive professional and industry credits to every class, creating inspiring lessons that blend strong technique with performance flair.

Our purpose built studio in Holbury features Le Mark flooring, providing the perfect space for dancers to enjoy. From the first twirl to en pointe, our classes are designed to develop not just dance ability but also confidence, discipline, teamwork and resilience – skills that last a lifetime.

We do things a little differently here – we have moved in line with many of the prestigious dance colleges and associate schemes and do not do exams. Instead, we focus on beautiful technique, creativity, and the joy of performance. Every dancer, from our tiniest pre-schoolers to our seniors, takes part in our annual show and choreography competition and showcase – because we believe that every dancer deserves their moment to shine! At Shine Studios no one is ever left out, and every dancer is celebrated for their individuality, effort and growth.