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About us
The studio where the city learns to move
Marlowe Sway began in a single mirrored room with one belief: great dancers are made, not born. Fifteen studios later, that belief still runs every class we teach.
Our story
Built by dancers, run for dancers
Founder Marlowe Sway spent a decade touring with international street and stage companies before opening our first room. She wanted a school without velvet ropes — where a complete beginner and a working professional could share the same floor.
Today our 250-strong instructor team teaches ballet, hip-hop and street dance across 15 studios, but the format hasn't changed: small groups, loud music, honest feedback and a showcase at the end of every term.
- Small groups — never more than 16 dancers per class
- Term showcases on a real stage, every season
- Scholarship places for young dancers in every term
Values
Three ideas behind every class
Passion
Every step we teach is fuelled by a genuine love for the craft of movement.
Expertise
Learn from career performers and certified coaches at the top of their game.
Inclusivity
All ages, all bodies, all levels — everyone belongs on our floor.
All our rooms
15 studios, one standard: built for dance
Sprung maple floors, wall-to-wall mirrors, concert-grade sound and proper ventilation in every room. Four flagship spaces host our showcases; the rest are pure training ground.
- Flagship: Grand Hall, Neon Room, Mirror House, The Vault
- Open practice hours for members every weekday
- Rooms for hire for rehearsals, crews and filming
Meet the people behind the mirror
Best team
Maya Osei
Dance director
Marcus Webb
Studio manager
Alina Reyes
Hip-hop choreo
Jayden Cole
Dance expert
Maya directs our stage programme after ten years touring across Europe. Marcus keeps fifteen studios running like one. Alina's choreography has opened three city festivals. Jayden coaches our battle crews — and has the trophies to prove it.
"Your first step is a trial class. Your second step is on stage."Let's dance!