Dance Schools in
Cowes

Founded in 1972 by Doug Hayles (father of former Principal, Shirley Stone), we are the longest running and one of the most successful dance schools on the Island. We are proud of our heritage, our commitment to quality and our continued effort to make Elmwood a friendly, safe and fun environment for students of all ages.

We are proud to have completed over six years of Urban Line Dance classes. The years have passed so quickly since we began in September 2012. This year we have welcomed many new dancers and returners to our classes and hope to welcome many more in the future.

With our own custom dance studio in Gosport, and established adult classes in the Stubbington area, we offer an extensive class timetable that allows our students many opportunities to dance almost every day of the week, increasing their skills rapidly.

Dancewise is so much more than a dance studio. We are your family, your second home. We’re your port in the storm and somewhere you can come to feel inspired, happy, supported, loved, accepted and safe. We bring the underdogs together and transform them into the stars they were always meant to be. The way we achieve this transformation? Simple. Our trademark passion and positivity.

Funk Format are Portsmouth based authentic street dance specialists with a mission to enable the creative and innovative potential of young people and adults through urban dance, physical forms of movement and music.

Happiness — dancers reported higher energy, less tension, and a better, more creative mood than before. The telegraph website has an article which states dancing releases endorphins into the bloodstream and reduces levels of cortisol — a stress hormone