Specially designed for older learners, Silver Swans® ballet classes will help improve your mobility, posture, co-ordination and energy levels.
Improve your dance-life balance!
Research shows that 75% of the factors affecting quality of life and longevity are related to lifestyle, while only 25% are hereditary. This means that there’s no excuse for not getting more active whatever your age. And dance in particular, can play a vital role in ensuring a longer and better quality of life.
Research also often puts dance ahead of other physical activities in the variety of health benefits that it brings. Ballet and dance are also very social activities and Silver Swans classes can be great places to meet new people with a passion and joy for life.

Cornelly Public Hall - Silver Swans

Judith  Morrey

I was a little nervous attending my first session of Silver Swans. As I had not any previous ballet experience, I imagined I would find myself overwhelmed and out of my depth. Nothing could have been further from the reality. 
Sian is lovely, friendly and welcoming. The session was pitched just right, clear and easy to follow tuition from Sian, delivered in a lighthearted but professional manner. I absolutely loved it and have signed up for the rest of this term.

Jennifer Jones

Really enjoyed the first lesson and have already booked in for next week. 

Susan Morris

Never done ballet before so all new   Liked Sian straight away she made all of us feel welcome explained everything clearly was easy to follow her looking forward to future lessons with her 

Really enjoyed class again Sian explains everything so well 

Meryl James

So glad I signed up for these classes. A lovely group of like minded people who are comfortable to be with. Sian is an amazing teacher positive and encouraging.  Just love it.

Elaine Lewis

Throughly enjoyed the class, Sian was an excellent teacher who explained everything to us.  Lovely people in the class all really friendly.

Christine  Bradshaw 

A lovely group. Welcoming, friendly and most importantly fun. 

Julie Thomas

Thoroughly enjoyed my first session. 
Plan to come back ( when work commitments allow). 
Good luck Sian with this new venture - it’ll be a great success I am sure . 

Really enjoying the class such a friendly atmosphere looking forward to next week 

Susan Evans

Great class! Very enjoyable and good fun. Sian is an excellent teacher 👍🏻

Am enjoying more every week just a lovely class 

Susan Morris 

Can’t believe it’s week 5 already really enjoying this class lovely atmosphere Sian is just brilliant 

Enjoying more and more every week just love it 

Sian is just a wonderful teacher I look forward to class every week 

I can’t believe how much we have learnt with Sian in such a short period.  What a wonderful friendly group.  I would highly recommend this class 

Improvers - Cornelly Public Hall - Silver Swans

Can’t believe we’re nearly at the end of this term I’ve learnt so much just love our class 

Jenny Jones

If you ever wished you'd had the chance to do ballet as a child or would like to renew your love of ballet, then this is your chance.  Sian is a very experienced teacher who ensures everyone in the class is able to learn regardless of any previous knowledge. After 1 term we have learnt so much. 

Lisa Edwards

Having not done any ballet since I was a child and now being retired, this is a wonderful way to take up dance again. I’ve been twice and absolutely love this class. Sian is fabulous and I have been warmly welcomed by everyone.  The classes have been filled with laughter and support. A great way to keep body and brain active and meet new friends. I will definitely keep going.

What a wonderful class.  Sian is such a lovely teacher, so supportive and helpful. This is not just a dance class, this is also a friendship group.

So enjoying this class Sian is the best teacher all the other ladies are fab too 

Christine Bradshaw 

3rd term and it just gets better. Such fun and  new challenges.

It was good  to start our new term with our wonderful teacher Sian.  
We started learning new exercises and as always Sian was amazing making sure that we had what ever help and support we needed.
The group is amazing we all enjoy our friendship and we all have a great time. 

Fabulous to be back for our 2nd year it’s more than a ballet class we’ve all become friends just love it ❤️

Specially designed for older learners, Silver Swans® ballet classes will help improve your mobility, posture, co-ordination and energy levels.

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Improvers - Trinity Church - Silver Swans

Lynette Davies

Sian is a fantastic teacher with years of experience, making our lessons fun and giving us different social occasions 🩰😀

Caroline Limbert

Really enjoyed my first session. Sian explained and demonstrated everything really clearly and was considerate of everyone's requirements and capabilities 

Beginners - Trinity Church (Porthcawl)

Sue Scott

Very much enjoyed my classes so far. The dance tutor, Sian, is very welcoming, informative and patient. Instruction takes place at a speed that takes account of everybody's abilities and we have a laugh together which is very important!
Looking forward to the next class and improving on last week's efforts.

Sian Dixon Dance

I trained locally before going to study dance full time at The Hammond School in Chester at the age of 16.  After graduating I danced abroad for a number of years and on my return I opened my own school in Maesteg where I taught ballet successfully for 25 years.

I decided to embark on a new chapter and will now be teaching the Silver Swans® programme which is designed with the more mature dancer in mind.  Silver Swans® classes are delivered exclusively by Silver Swans®  Licensees, experienced ballet teachers who are trained to safely adapt ballet techniques for the older learners.

These open and accessible classes will help to improve posture, balance, mobility and co-ordination whilst embracing the sense of wellbeing and fun that dance brings.

The classes are aimed at the 55+ age group but there is no upper age limit.  If you are looking to keep fit and active, this is the class for you, we will be introducing the fundamentals of classical ballet technique and ballet repertoire in a supportive and welcoming environment.  Exercises can be tailored to your needs with fabulous classical music that is sure to bring a spring to your step!!  Our classes have something for everyone, come along and enjoy our immersive and joyful classes.  We have sessions available in Porthcawl and Cornelly – hope to see you soon !!

I trained locally with Ms Browning in Bridgend before going to study full-time at the Hammond School of Dance in Chester at the age of sixteen. After completing my training I danced abroad for 7 year mainly in Japan and South Korea and on cruise ships.
On my return I started teaching and opened my own school which I taught at for 25 years, gaining 100% pass rate in graded and vocational exams in Ballet and Modern Theatre dance.
I successfully trained numerous children to study full time in leading dance schooling the UK.
I recently sold my school to a past student of mine and now teach classes for her. I decide to start the Silver Swans programme for a new challenge, it's a lovely programme and is designed with the older dancer in mind incorporating the love of ballet whilst still making it accessible for the mature dancer, and I am very much looking forward to teaching it.

Sian Dixon Dance

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