Ballet Summer School

About this course

The course introduces classical ballet technique through warm-ups, ballet classes, barre sessions and technical work. Participants study ballet terminology and history, develop choreography and learn repertory from works including Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty. Workshops cover contemporary creative movement, flexibility, barre fitness and musical-theatre-influenced choreography, with attention to posture, balance, spatial awareness and turning techniques such as pirouettes. Learning is structured around movement and active participation, and concludes with an opportunity to showcase the work developed during the course.

What you'll learn

• Apply foundational classical ballet techniques
• Use core ballet terminology and describe elements of ballet history
• Perform basic turning work, including pirouettes
• Develop choreography and repertoire from classical ballets
• Improve posture, balance and spatial awareness through movement
• Build stamina and physical fitness through ballet and barre work

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and learners new to ballet. The Beginner level indicates an introductory focus rather than established technical experience. Participation involves regular physical movement, including warm-ups, ballet classes, barre and flexibility work, alongside choreography and a final showcase of learning.

• Learning takes place alongside other participants in a shared class setting.
• The programme includes regular physical activity and flexibility work.
• The course includes presenting or showcasing learned material.

Before you go

• Form-fitting clothing is requested so the tutor can examine participants’ form.
• Ballet shoes or socks are described as ideal.