Octagon Studios Performing Arts Centre

03/02/2026

Our hearts are still so full after our Sleeping Beauty performances on the 24th and 25th of January ✨

We could not be prouder of our pupils. Every dancer stepped onto the stage with dedication, grace, and confidence, demonstrating a wonderful level of technical ability, artistry, and control. Watching their hard work and passion come together so beautifully was incredibly moving.

We’ve been overwhelmed by the fantastic feedback, with many commenting on how professional, polished, and magical the production was.

A huge well done to every dancer who took part—you were outstanding, and you should be immensely proud 💕🩰

24/01/2026

✨ THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ✨
🎭 The Maltings Theatre, Ely – starts TODAY! (24th & 25th January) ✨
The magic begins today! Tickets have been selling very well, so thank you for the amazing support 💖
Join us for a beautiful performance of Sleeping Beauty, brought to life by over 80 talented Ballet pupils from The Octagon Studios 🩰
Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, this much-loved classic is perfect for all ages — a truly enchanting experience for both children and adults 💫
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/The-Octagon-Studios
🪑 Sunday 3pm matinee is SOLD OUT 🎉
✨ A few tickets remain for this evening and tomorrow evening — don’t miss your chance!
Come and experience the magic with us ✨

06/01/2026

✨THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ✨
The Maltings Theatre, Ely – 24th & 25th January! ✨
Join us for a magical performance of Sleeping Beauty, brought to life by over 80 talented Ballet pupils from The Octagon Studios! 🩰
Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, this beloved classic is perfect for audiences of all ages — a heartwarming show that will enchant both children and adults. 💫
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/The-Octagon-Studios
🪑 Sunday matinee is almost full and evening shows are selling well — book soon!
Come and experience the magic with us! 👑

28/11/2025

We can’t wait to perform later!

Don’t miss us….we’ll be performing at 5.50pm 😁

21/11/2025

We can't wait to perform next week!!
Come and see us at 5.45pm 🌟

We're looking forward to kicking off your Christmas at the Festive Friday Gift & Food Market in collaboration with Ely Markets on Friday 28th November - we'll have entertainment and Christmas cheer throughout the day from King's Ely Prep Jazz Band, King's Ely Dancers (King's Ely-te), Pupils from Ely Primary Schools, Community Chorus, Octagon Studios Performing Arts Centre, Sing! Choirs and VocEly Community Choir. See more: https://www.elyartsfestival.org/whats-on-2025/festive-friday-gift-food-market

We're looking for singers to join the Ely Arts Festival Community Choir and join the performers at this event! Attend the warm-up rehearsal event next Friday here: https://www.elyartsfestival.org/whats-on-2025/christmas-community-chorus

19/11/2025

✨ THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ✨
The Maltings Theatre, Ely – 24th & 25th January! ✨
Join us for a magical performance of Sleeping Beauty, brought to life by over 80 talented Ballet pupils from The Octagon Studios! 🩰
Set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, this beloved classic is perfect for audiences of all ages — a heartwarming show that will enchant both children and adults. 💫
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/The-Octagon-Studios
🪑 Sunday matinee is almost full and evening shows are selling well — book soon!
Come and experience the magic with us! 👑

28/08/2025

🎉✨ Huge Congratulations to our incredibly talented pupil, Maddie! ✨🎉

We are thrilled to announce that our lovely pupil Maddie has been accepted into the Royal Ballet School, London — one of the most prestigious ballet institutions in the world! 🩰🌟

This incredible milestone follows an extraordinary year for Maddie, who has already danced with National Youth Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet and The Royal Ballet — a remarkable achievement for any young dancer. 🌟

From September, Maddie will begin training full-time at White Lodge, home to the Royal Ballet School. Her dedication, passion, and unwavering work ethic have been truly inspiring.

We will miss Maddie so much but we are excited to watch her soar in this next chapter of her journey. This is a dream come true — and just the beginning! 💫

Well done, Maddie — your dance family is cheering you on every step of the way! 💖👯‍♀️

22/08/2025

🎉 GCSE Dance Success at The Octagon Studios! 💃🕺

We're thrilled to announce that our GCSE Dance pupils have achieved outstanding results once again! 🌟

📊 Our results at a glance:
✨ 2 x Grade 9s
✨ 5 x Grade 8s
✨ 3 x Grade 7s
✅ 100% A or A*

Even more impressively, 70% took the exam a year early, with some sitting it two years early — an incredible achievement!

We couldn’t be prouder of our young dancers — your talent, hard work, and commitment shine through! ✨

📈 Our GCSE Dance course continues to deliver excellent results year after year, thanks to our expert teachers and high-quality training. Huge thanks to our dedicated teaching team for their ongoing support, guidance, and passion.

📢 Our 2025 intake is now full, but you can contact us to join the waiting list for future places.

07/08/2025

**DANCE DIVINE PERFORMANCE**

– Tomorrow at 1.15pm at The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral

Join us for Dance Divine, a stunning showcase of young dancers aged 8 to 15, performing ballet, contemporary, jazz, and lyrical styles in the beautiful setting of The Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral.

Presented by The Octagon Studios, this one-show-only event celebrates the energy, talent, and artistry of the next generation. Don’t miss this inspiring afternoon of dance!

Free entry to performance*

* entry fee to Cathedral may apply to those that are not local residents

11/07/2025

Congratulations to Our Ballet Students! 🩰✨

What a busy and exciting term it has been! We are thrilled to share that over 100 of our pupils — from Primary level all the way up to Intermediate — have taken their ballet exams this term.

We’re especially excited to announce that we’ve received the results for the Intermediate level, and the outcomes are truly outstanding:
🌟 70% of pupils achieved a Distinction
🌟 30% scored over 90 marks

This is an incredible achievement for such a high-level exam, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Our dedicated teachers continue to deliver an exceptional standard of training, and we’re so grateful for the support of all our wonderful families. Your encouragement and commitment make a real difference.

We’re now looking forward to receiving the rest of the exam results over the next few weeks — fingers crossed!

Well done again to all our dancers — your hard work, passion, and talent truly shine! 🌟

25/06/2025

We Had a Blast at the Ely Arts Festival! 💃🕺

A huge thank you to the team at the Ely Arts Festival for having us! We had an incredible time performing – the energy, the audience, and the atmosphere were fantastic. 🌟

It's a true celebration of creativity and community, and we're proud to be part of it. Can't wait to do it all again next year!

Keep dancing, Ely!

Ely Arts Festival

20/06/2025

**ELY ARTS FESTIVAL**

Don't miss our talented pupils performing tomorrow (Sat 21st June) at Jubilee Gardens, as part of Ely Arts Festival.

We have a wonderful group of our dancers performing a variety of Dance styles, including Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz.

Come along at 11.15am to watch this FREE event!!