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
160 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 Sept 2026 Wednesdays | 19:45 - 21:15 | Short course8 weeks | SophieFord | City AcademyFarringdon | £160.00 | Book now |
1 Oct 2026 Thursdays | 19:55 - 21:10 | Short course8 weeks | PanagiotisPavlopoulos | LIFT Islington | £160.00 | |
6 Oct 2026 Tuesdays | 18:00 - 19:30 | Short course8 weeks | JustynaSochaj | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £160.00 | |
13 Oct 2026 Tuesdays | 19:45 - 21:15 | Short course8 weeks | AnnaKantaraki | West London School of DanceShepherds Bush | £160.00 | |
14 Oct 2026 Wednesdays | 18:00 - 19:30 | Short course8 weeks | RubyMain | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £160.00 | |
14 Oct 2026 Wednesdays | 19:55 - 21:25 | Short course8 weeks | ZacPriestley | Sadler’s WellsEC1 | £160.00 | |
16 Oct 2026 Fridays | 19:35 - 21:05 | Short course8 weeks | RowanHicks | City AcademyFarringdon | £160.00 | |
17 Oct 2026 Saturdays | 10:00 - 11:30 | Short course8 weeks | KirillBurlov | City AcademyFarringdon | £160.00 | |
18 Oct 2026 Sundays | 11:10 - 12:40 | Short course8 weeks | RubyMain | City AcademyFarringdon | £160.00 | |
22 Oct 2026 Thursdays | 19:45 - 21:15 | Short course8 weeks | HelenLee | West London School of DanceShepherds Bush | £160.00 |
Thu 1 Oct, 19:55 - 21:10
8 weeks8 weeksThu 19:55£160PanagiotisPavlopoulosLIFT IslingtonTue 6 Oct, 18:00 - 19:30
8 weeks8 weeksTue 18:00£160JustynaSochajSylvia Young Theatre SchoolTue 13 Oct, 19:45 - 21:15
8 weeks8 weeksTue 19:45£160AnnaKantarakiWest London School of DanceWed 14 Oct, 18:00 - 19:30
8 weeks8 weeksWed 18:00£160RubyMainSylvia Young Theatre SchoolWed 14 Oct, 19:55 - 21:25
8 weeks8 weeksWed 19:55£160ZacPriestleySadler’s WellsFri 16 Oct, 19:35 - 21:05
8 weeks8 weeksFri 19:35£160RowanHicksCity AcademySat 17 Oct, 10:00 - 11:30
8 weeks8 weeksSat 10:00£160KirillBurlovCity AcademySun 18 Oct, 11:10 - 12:40
8 weeks8 weeksSun 11:10£160RubyMainCity AcademyThu 22 Oct, 19:45 - 21:15
8 weeks8 weeksThu 19:45£160HelenLeeWest London School of Dance
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 › Nearest station: Islington
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
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