Ballet

  • Adult Ballet for beginners

    A lively and fun introduction to ballet introducing basic moves and simple dances to adults of all ages with little or no dance experience.

    Ballet shoes are available to borrow.

    Classes are friendly and supportive, and open to adults of all ages.

    With Claire Tracey.

    When?

    See timetable

    Fees

    Classes are £8, payable a full half term in advance.

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  • Adult Ballet for beginners and improvers

    A natural step from beginners. Developing techniques learned in the beginners class and introducing new moves. Some syllabus work but more emphasis on dancing and use of ballet terminology.

    Ballet shoes are available to borrow.

    Classes are friendly and supportive, and open to adults of all ages.

    With Claire Tracey.

    When?

    See timetable

    Fees

    Classes are £8, payable a full half term in advance.

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  • Adult Ballet for improvers

    The next step up! Working around the grade 5 ISTD syllabus/level. This class is for those moving up from beginners or those with some previous ballet experience. Classes help build strength, flexibility and technique as well as subject knowledge.

    Ballet shoes are available to borrow.

    Classes are friendly and supportive, and open to adults of all ages.

    With Claire Tracey.

    When?

    See timetable

    Fees

    Classes are £8, payable a full half term in advance.

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  • Angels & Pirates

    30-minute introduction to ballet classes with expressive movement for 5-6 year olds.

    This fun-filled class begins with a warm-up followed by 15 minutes of ballet technique, then 10 mins of child-led special routines. The aim of junior classes is to develop co-ordination, listening skills and rhythmical awareness, with a lively sense of song and dance.

    When

    Saturday mornings. See timetable

    Prices and payment

    Pay termly, or £6 per class on a pay-as-you-go basis. First class free for newcomers.

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  • Grade 1 Ballet

    A ballet class based on grade 1 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet.

    The aim of the class is to master ballet skills appropriate to grade 1 and prepare for examination work and/or progression to the next grade at teacher’s discretion.

    When?

    Tuesday afternoons. See timetable

    Fees

    Classes are paid for on a 10-week termly basis. No-obligation trial class available for newcomers.

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  • Grade 2 Ballet

    A ballet class based on grade 2 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet.

    The aim of the class is to master ballet skills appropriate to grade 2 and prepare for examination work and/or progression to the next grade at teacher’s discretion.

    When?

    Tuesday afternoons. See timetable

    Fees

    Classes are paid for on a 10-week termly basis. No-obligation trial class available for newcomers.

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  • Grade 3 Ballet

    A ballet class based on grade 3 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet.

    The aim of the class is to master ballet skills appropriate to grade 3 and prepare for examination work and/or progression to the next grade at teacher’s discretion.

    When?

    Monday afternoons. See timetable

    Fees

    Classes are paid for on a 10-week termly basis. No-obligation trial class available for newcomers.

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  • Grade 4 Ballet

    A ballet class based on grade 4 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet.

    The aim of the class is to master ballet skills appropriate to grade 4 and prepare for examination work and/or progression to the next grade at teacher’s discretion.

    When?

    Monday and Tuesday evenings. See timetable

    Fees

    Classes are paid for on a 10-week termly basis. No-obligation trial class available for newcomers.

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  • Grade 5 Ballet

    A ballet class based on grade 5 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet.

    The aim of the class is to master ballet skills appropriate to grade 5 and prepare for examination work and/or progression to the next grade at teacher’s discretion.

    When?

    Not currently running.

    Fees

    Classes are paid for on a 10-week termly basis. No-obligation trial class available for newcomers.

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  • Intermediate Adult Ballet

    A higher level class for those with more developed dance experience and secure knowledge of ballet terminology. Faster paced and more complex dance routines. Still building on strength and sound technique.

    Ballet shoes are available to borrow.

    Classes are friendly and supportive, and open to adults of all ages.

    With Claire Tracey.

    When?

    See timetable

    Fees

    Classes are £8, payable a full half term in advance.

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  • Silver Swans Ballet

    Silver Swans is an initiative set up by the Royal Academy of Dance to bring ballet to more mature dancers. The pace of the class allows plenty of time for learning and practising basic ballet movements. Ballet is fantastic for balance and strength, which are affected by the ageing process.

    Ballet shoes are available to borrow.

    Classes are friendly and supportive, and open to adults of all ages.

    With Claire Tracey.

    When?

    See timetable

    Fees

    Classes are £8, payable a full half term in advance.

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