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The Yard Wellness Centre, Val de Vie Estate, Paarl
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Professional dance training inside the luxurious Val de Vie, with direct access for Pearl Valley estate residents.
Studio One's Val de Vie programme brings the academy's syllabus to a purpose-built wellness setting in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
Hosted within one of the most celebrated residential estates in the Cape Winelands, Studio One's Val de Vie studio brings professional dance training to the heart of Paarl. The Yard Centre is a purpose-built wellness and fitness facility within Val de Vie Estate. A setting that, quite simply, has no equal among Studio One's venues.
Classes here exclusively draw students from the Pearl Valley Estate, and Val de Vie itself. The programme includes most dance styles presented by Studio One, ballet, contemporary, acro, and hip-hop, across weekday classes for pre-school ages all the way up to adult classes. The classes maintain the same Studio One syllabus and standards you'd find anywhere in our network.
If you are a Val de Vie, or Pearl Valley Estate resident, this is your local studio, and it happens to be an exceptional one. Note that this studio is exclusively avaible to residents, students residing in the nearby vicinity are encouraged to join our Franschhoek studio at La Bri Farm; please contact us ahead of your first visit for more information.
The Yard Centre combines exceptional facilities with the convenience of an on-estate programme. Classes retain the same teaching standards, progression and performance opportunities as the wider Studio One network.
YOUR FIRST CLASS:
COME AS YOU ARE
Comfortable, fitted clothing is enough for a trial. We’ll help with class placement, footwear and uniform once you know the studio feels right.
01 Tell us the dancer’s age and interests
02 We match an available class
03 Meet the teacher and try the class
CLASSES HERE?
Ages 2 to Adult
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Studio Timetable ↓
WHY VAL DE VIE?
Estate convenience with access to the academy-wide syllabus and standards.
Best for
Val de Vie and Pearl Valley Estate residents.
FIND US...
The Yard Wellness Centre
WHICH STUDIO IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Not sure which Studio One location works best for you? Here's a quick breakdown:
Feature
Adult Classes
Kids Ballet
Modern Dance
Acro
Lyrical
Die Ateljee, Brackenfell
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
OHM Studio, Durbanville
✗
✓
✓
✓
✓
Val de Vie,
Paarl
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
La Bri,
Franschhoek
✗
✓
✓
✓
✓
Competitions
Winelands
Evening Classes
Free Trial Classes
✓
✗
✓
✓
✓
✗
✗
✓
✓
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
✗
✓
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I switch between studios?
Yes. Studio One students are enrolled in the programme, not a specific venue. If your schedule changes or you'd like to attend a class at a different location on a given week, speak to us and we'll make it work.
Is there parking at each studio?
Yes, parking is available at all four locations. On registration confirm specific venue parking details prior to a first class. Most studios are in areas in proximity to coffee shops and other stores. Note that Val de Vie operates within a gated estate, which may affect first-time visitor access.
Do all studios offer the same classes?
The same curriculum and syllabus is taught across all four locations, but not every discipline or age group runs at every venue. The comparison table above shows a summary. For a complete picture of what's available where, view the full timetable or contact us directly.
How do I access Val de Vie Estate for a class?
Val de Vie is a private estate. Classes held at The Yard Centre are exclusively reserved for residents of the estate.
Is there a free trial at every studio?
I live in Franschhoek — is La Bri suitable for young children?
Yes. The Studio One La Bri location is one of our most popular venues for the youngest dancers in our programmes.
Yes. Every Studio One location offers a free trial class for new students. No experience is necessary and there is no obligation. Simply select your closest studio and book your trial online.
What should my child wear to a first class?
Comfortable, form-fitting clothing is ideal: leggings and a fitted top are perfect. For ballet specifically, we recommend a leotard and ballet shoes where possible, but these are not required for a first trial class. Our store stocks everything you'll need once your child is enrolled.