Professional Training
Structured classes led by experienced performing arts professionals.
Dance. Drama.
Confidence for Life.
Professional performing arts training for children and young people at our Phakalane studio, partner schools and holiday programmes across Gaborone.
Established in 2017 • 200+ students • Professional coaches
Pre-registration now open
My School Rules!Dance Competition 2026
Show your talent | Battle it out | Rep your school!
Saturday, 28 November 2026
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Why parents choose us
Training that shapes performers and people.
Confidence and Character
We develop expression, discipline, teamwork and confidence alongside performance skills.
A Safe and Supportive Space
A welcoming, development-focused environment where young performers can grow.
Meaningful Opportunities
Students gain opportunities to perform, compete and participate in stage, film, radio and media experiences.
Our programmes
Three ways to join The Dance Space.
Choose the option that suits your child, then complete one short registration form.
Holiday Programmes
Focused school-holiday experiences combining training, creativity and performance.
Register for the Holiday Programme
Phakalane Studio
Regular dance and performing arts classes delivered from our dedicated studio in Phakalane.
Register for Studio Classes
School Programmes
Professionally managed dance and drama programmes delivered at partner schools.
Impact and trust
More than a recreational activity.
- Established
- 2017Established
- Students
- 200+Students
- Partner schools
- MultiplePartner schools
- Training
- Dance & dramaTraining
- Exposure
- Stage, screen & mediaExposure
The Dance Space goes beyond being a recreational activity. We combine performing arts training with confidence-building, personal development and meaningful opportunities for children and young people.
- Multiple awards at Rumba in the Jungle, Sun City (RSA), 2022
- Qualified for Global Dance Supreme, Gold Reef City (RSA), 2023
- Training at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, New York, 2020
- Performance for the Honey TV (DSTV) channel launch, 2021
- Performances at Maitisong Festival 2023
- Affiliation with Red Bull Dance Your Style Botswana
Schools & Academies
Partner With UsBring The Dance Space to your school or academy.
We deliver fully managed Dance and Drama programmes for schools, tutoring academies, homeschool programmes and learning centres across Gaborone.
See them shine
Classes, stages, competitions and everything in between.
How registration works
Three simple steps.
- 01
Choose the programme that suits your child.
- 02
Complete the short online registration form.
- 03
Our team contacts you with confirmation, payment information and the next steps.
About us
A Gaborone home for young performers.
The Dance Space is a Gaborone-based performing arts talent-development company offering dance, drama, acting and performance training. Since 2017, we have created structured and exciting opportunities for young performers at our Phakalane studio, in partner schools and through productions, competitions and media projects.
Our founder, Samanthaclaire Ncube, is a University of Cape Town graduate in Social Development and Dance with over 16 years of local and international experience. She is police cleared and has completed safeguarding education through Prospero Learning.
FAQ
Questions parents ask us.
Still unsure? Chat with our team on WhatsApp.
Give Them a Space to Move, Create and Grow.
Register for classes at our Phakalane studio and let your child experience professional training in a warm, exciting and supportive environment.