Dance
Ballet Classes - Beginners
Beginner ballet classes for adults with basic experience, combining barre and centre work to develop technique, alignment and coordination.
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Upcoming classes
170 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Sept 2026 Fridays | 18:15 - 19:45 | Short course8 weeks | KirillBurlov | City AcademyFarringdon | £160.00 | Book now |
14 Sept 2026 Mondays | 19:40 - 21:10 | Short course8 weeks | AmeliaSarahBrookes | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £160.00 | |
15 Sept 2026 Tuesdays | 19:45 - 21:15 | Short course8 weeks | AnnaKantaraki | West London School of DanceShepherds Bush | £160.00 | |
16 Sept 2026 Wednesdays | 18:00 - 19:30 | Short course8 weeks | RubyMain | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £160.00 | |
19 Sept 2026 Saturdays | 10:00 - 11:30 | Short course8 weeks | KirillBurlov | City AcademyFarringdon | £160.00 | |
20 Sept 2026 Sundays | 11:10 - 12:40 | Short course8 weeks | RubyMain | City AcademyFarringdon | £160.00 | |
21 Sept 2026 Mondays | 18:15 - 19:45 | Short course8 weeks | KirillBurlov | Sadler's Wells East | £136.0015% OFF | |
24 Sept 2026 Thursdays | 19:45 - 21:15 | Short course8 weeks | HelenLee | West London School of DanceShepherds Bush | £160.00 | |
28 Sept 2026 Mondays | 18:10 - 19:40 | Short course8 weeks | ZacPriestley | City AcademyFarringdon | £160.00 | |
29 Sept 2026 Tuesdays | 18:10 - 19:40 | Short course8 weeks | PanagiotisPavlopoulos | City AcademyFarringdon | £160.00 |
Mon 14 Sep, 19:40 - 21:10
8 weeks8 weeksMon 19:40£160AmeliaSarahBrookesSylvia Young Theatre SchoolTue 15 Sep, 19:45 - 21:15
8 weeks8 weeksTue 19:45£160AnnaKantarakiWest London School of DanceWed 16 Sep, 18:00 - 19:30
8 weeks8 weeksWed 18:00£160RubyMainSylvia Young Theatre SchoolSat 19 Sep, 10:00 - 11:30
8 weeks8 weeksSat 10:00£160KirillBurlovCity AcademySun 20 Sep, 11:10 - 12:40
8 weeks8 weeksSun 11:10£160RubyMainCity AcademyMon 21 Sep, 18:15 - 19:45
8 weeks8 weeksMon 18:15£136KirillBurlovSadler's Wells EastThu 24 Sep, 19:45 - 21:15
8 weeks8 weeksThu 19:45£160HelenLeeWest London School of DanceMon 28 Sep, 18:10 - 19:40
8 weeks8 weeksMon 18:10£160ZacPriestleyCity AcademyTue 29 Sep, 18:10 - 19:40
8 weeks8 weeksTue 18:10£160PanagiotisPavlopoulosCity Academy
About this course
Classes develop foundational ballet technique through standard barre exercises, centre work and simple combinations performed in the centre and across the floor. Learners work on alignment, posture, strength, flexibility, coordination, musicality and movement quality, with preparation exercises for pirouettes and allegro. Teaching combines demonstration, guided practice and feedback from the tutor. The course also develops ballet vocabulary and applies technique within movement sequences and performance exercises.
What you'll learn
- Develop ballet technique and vocabulary
- Apply alignment and posture principles during barre and centre work
- Perform simple combinations in the centre and across the floor
- Practise musicality, coordination and movement quality
- Prepare for pirouettes and allegro through relevant exercises
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed for adults who are comfortable with ballet’s first steps and want to continue developing. It may suit learners who have taken a few classes, completed an absolute beginners course or are returning after a break. Complete newcomers are directed towards an introductory course first.
- Suitable for learners returning to ballet after a break
- Requires familiarity with ballet’s basic steps
- Involves movement at the barre, in the centre and across the floor
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
View venue details ›West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush, London
Shepherds Bush, London
Nearest station: Shepherd's Bush
View venue details ›Nearest station: Islington
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