Ballet Taster Classes

ByCity Academy

Dance

Beginner

A beginner-level group session introducing ballet posture, coordination, barre exercises, stretches and a short movement combination.

About this course

This introductory class familiarises participants with foundational ballet technique through posture work, basic coordination exercises and a simple combination performed to music. It also covers barre exercises and stretches, with the names and meanings of the movements explained during the session. Teaching takes place in a relaxed group setting and is designed to provide a first experience of ballet in one session.

What you'll learn

  • Apply basic ballet posture
  • Practise foundational coordination
  • Perform a simple sequence of ballet steps to music
  • Identify and practise basic barre exercises and stretches

Is this course right for you?

The class is intended for complete beginners with no previous ballet experience. Participation involves learning and practising movements as part of a group, including barre work, stretching and a short combination.

  • Suitable for a first experience of ballet
  • Delivered as a group session
  • Designed as a one-off introduction

Before you go

  • Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement.
  • Soft ballet shoes or socks are suitable for the class.

Class teachers

  • Kirill Burlov

    Class teacher

  • Sophie Ford

    Class teacher

Where this course runs

  • Selected class

    10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG

    Farringdon, London

    Nearest station: Farringdon

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Upcoming classes

4 classes

Selected date

Mon 16 Nov 2026

18:05 – 19:20 • 1 day

£15

City Academy, Farringdon

Sophie FordClass teacher
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Other available dates

  • Mon 16 Nov 2026

    19:30 – 20:45 • 1 day

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Sophie Ford

    £15

  • Mon 4 Jan 2027

    18:05 – 19:20 • 1 day

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Belly Dancing team

    £15

  • Fri 17 Dec 2027

    18:15 – 19:45 • 1 day

    City Academy, Farringdon

    Kirill Burlov

    £20

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
16 Nov 2026
Monday
19:30 - 20:45
Taster class1 day
SophieFord
City AcademyFarringdon
£15.00
4 Jan 2027
Monday
18:05 - 19:20
Taster class1 day
DanceTutors
City AcademyFarringdon
£15.00
17 Dec 2027
Friday
18:15 - 19:45
Taster class1 day
KirillBurlov
City AcademyFarringdon
£20.00
  • Mon 16 Nov, 18:05 - 19:20

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    1 day
    City Academy
    1 dayMon 18:05£15
    SophieFordCity Academy
    SophieFord
    £15
  • Mon 16 Nov, 19:30 - 20:45

    1 day
    City Academy
    1 dayMon 19:30£15
    SophieFordCity Academy
    SophieFord
    £15
  • Mon 4 Jan, 18:05 - 19:20

    1 day
    City Academy
    1 dayMon 18:05£15
    DanceTutorsCity Academy
    DanceTutors
    £15
  • Fri 17 Dec, 18:15 - 19:45

    1 day
    City Academy
    1 dayFri 18:15£20
    KirillBurlovCity Academy
    KirillBurlov
    £20

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