Absolute Beginners - Ballet
An introductory adult ballet class covering foundational techniques through guided group teaching for complete beginners.
About this course
The class introduces ballet fundamentals through step-by-step instruction and tutor guidance. Participants practise basic movements, work on balance and coordination, and move to music in a group setting. Teaching starts from the beginning and takes place in a relaxed environment, with no expectation that learners will get everything right immediately. The course is designed for adults with no previous ballet experience.
What you'll learn
- Learn foundational ballet movements and techniques
- Practise balance and coordination through ballet exercises
- Move to music using basic ballet principles
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for adults who have no ballet experience and are starting from the beginning. Participation takes place in a friendly group with tutor guidance, making it suitable for learners who prefer a relaxed introduction rather than performance-focused training.
- Designed specifically for complete beginners
- Taught in a group setting with tutor guidance
Class teachers
Amelia Sarah Brookes
Class teacher
Kirill Burlov
Class teacher
Rowan Hicks
Class teacher
Ruby Main
Class teacher
Where this course runs
- Selected class
10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG
Farringdon, London
Nearest station: Farringdon
View venue details › Sylvia Young Theatre School, 1 Nutford Place, London W1H 5YZ
Nearest station: Marble Arch
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Upcoming classes
26 classes
Selected date
Fri 16 Oct 2026
18:10 – 19:25 • 4 weeks
£80
City Academy, Farringdon
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 Oct 2026 Fridays | 18:10 - 19:25 | Short course4 weeks | RowanHicks | City AcademyFarringdon | £80.00 | Book now |
16 Oct 2026 Fridays | 19:45 - 21:00 | Short course4 weeks | RowanHicks | City AcademyFarringdon | £80.00 | |
18 Oct 2026 Sundays | 09:45 - 11:00 | Short course4 weeks | RubyMain | City AcademyFarringdon | £80.00 | |
19 Oct 2026 Mondays | 19:55 - 21:10 | Short course4 weeks | KirillBurlov | Sadler's Wells East | £68.00 | |
3 Nov 2026 Tuesdays | 18:00 - 19:15 | Short course4 weeks | RowanHicks | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £80.00 | |
7 Nov 2026 Saturdays | 14:30 - 15:45 | Short course4 weeks | KirillBurlov | City AcademyFarringdon | £80.00 | |
13 Nov 2026 Fridays | 18:10 - 19:25 | Short course4 weeks | RowanHicks | City AcademyFarringdon | £80.00 | |
13 Nov 2026 Fridays | 19:45 - 21:00 | Short course4 weeks | RowanHicks | City AcademyFarringdon | £80.00 | |
15 Nov 2026 Sundays | 09:45 - 11:00 | Short course4 weeks | RubyMain | City AcademyFarringdon | £80.00 | |
23 Nov 2026 Mondays | 18:05 - 19:20 | Short course4 weeks | AmeliaSarahBrookes | City AcademyFarringdon | £80.00 |
Fri 16 Oct, 19:45 - 21:00
4 weeks4 weeksFri 19:45£80RowanHicksCity AcademySun 18 Oct, 09:45 - 11:00
4 weeks4 weeksSun 09:45£80RubyMainCity AcademyMon 19 Oct, 19:55 - 21:10
4 weeks4 weeksMon 19:55£68KirillBurlovSadler's Wells EastTue 3 Nov, 18:00 - 19:15
4 weeks4 weeksTue 18:00£80RowanHicksSylvia Young Theatre SchoolSat 7 Nov, 14:30 - 15:45
4 weeks4 weeksSat 14:30£80KirillBurlovCity AcademyFri 13 Nov, 18:10 - 19:25
4 weeks4 weeksFri 18:10£80RowanHicksCity AcademyFri 13 Nov, 19:45 - 21:00
4 weeks4 weeksFri 19:45£80RowanHicksCity AcademySun 15 Nov, 09:45 - 11:00
4 weeks4 weeksSun 09:45£80RubyMainCity AcademyMon 23 Nov, 18:05 - 19:20
4 weeks4 weeksMon 18:05£80AmeliaSarahBrookesCity Academy