Home›Dance classes›Ballet Classes›Ballet Taster Classes Ballet Taster Classes BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Ballet is a beautiful and highly technical dance form. It’s also a fun, rewarding way to keep fit, improve posture, and build flexibility. At City Academy, you can experience ballet in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for complete beginners. If you’ve always wanted to try ballet, our Ballet Taster Classes are a great starting point. In just one session, you’ll explore the basics of ballet and discover the joy of movement. Alternatively, join us for a full course in Absolute Beginners Ballet or Beginners Ballet, where you’ll build your skills week by week in a structured and encouraging environment. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Discover the grace, strength, and joy of ballet. Try ballet in a friendly, relaxed and beginner-friendly setting Learn the basic posture and movement principles of ballet Improve coordination, body awareness and musicality Experience simple barre work, stretches and steps to music Leave feeling more comfortable, encouraged and inspired to keep moving Enjoy a gentle introduction before joining a full course Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 27 Sep 2026 Sun 11:20-12:20 60 mins Rowan Hicks City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 07 Oct 2026 Wed 19:55-21:10 75 mins Kirill Burlov Sadler’s Wells, EC1 £15.00 Book Now 16 Nov 2026 Mon 18:05-19:20 75 mins Sophie Ford City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 16 Nov 2026 Mon 19:30-20:45 75 mins Sophie Ford City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 04 Jan 2027 Mon 18:05-19:20 75 mins Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 27 Sep 27 Sep 2026 £15.00 Day:Sun Time:11:20-12:20 Duration:60 mins Tutor: Rowan Hicks Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Oct 07 Oct 2026 £15.00 Day:Wed Time:19:55-21:10 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: Sadler’s Wells, EC1 BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Nov 16 Nov 2026 £15.00 Day:Mon Time:18:05-19:20 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Sophie Ford Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Nov 16 Nov 2026 £15.00 Day:Mon Time:19:30-20:45 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Sophie Ford Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 04 Jan 04 Jan 2027 £15.00 Day:Mon Time:18:05-19:20 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Useful Information What is a Ballet Taster Class? A Ballet Taster Class is a one-off, beginner-friendly session designed to give you a first-hand introduction to ballet in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. What are the benefits of taking a taster before joining a course? A taster lets you experience the teaching style, pace, and class environment before committing to a full course. It builds confidence, helps you understand the basics, and ensures ballet is the right fit for you. Do I need any experience or special clothing? No previous experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and soft ballet shoes or socks will work perfectly for your first class. What comes next? After your taster, you can join our Beginners Ballet Course to continue your learning journey. This structured programme will help you develop your technique, strength, and musicality over several weeks, giving you the confidence to progress further in ballet. Want to learn more? Build on your Ballet taster by continuing with one of the courses below, where you'll develop your technique, strength and confidence. Absolute Beginners Ballet Ballet Beginners Classes Absolute Beginners Dance Classes Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Rowan HicksKirill BurlovSophie FordDance Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 27 Sep 2026 Sun 11:20-12:20 60 mins Rowan Hicks City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 07 Oct 2026 Wed 19:55-21:10 75 mins Kirill Burlov Sadler’s Wells, EC1 £15.00 Book Now 16 Nov 2026 Mon 18:05-19:20 75 mins Sophie Ford City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 16 Nov 2026 Mon 19:30-20:45 75 mins Sophie Ford City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 04 Jan 2027 Mon 18:05-19:20 75 mins Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 17 Dec 2027 Fri 18:15-19:45 90 mins Kirill Burlov City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 27 Sep 27 Sep 2026 £15.00 Day:Sun Time:11:20-12:20 Duration:60 mins Tutor: Rowan Hicks Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Oct 07 Oct 2026 £15.00 Day:Wed Time:19:55-21:10 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: Sadler’s Wells, EC1 BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Nov 16 Nov 2026 £15.00 Day:Mon Time:18:05-19:20 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Sophie Ford Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Nov 16 Nov 2026 £15.00 Day:Mon Time:19:30-20:45 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Sophie Ford Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 04 Jan 04 Jan 2027 £15.00 Day:Mon Time:18:05-19:20 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 17 Dec 17 Dec 2027 £20.00 Day:Fri Time:18:15-19:45 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Kirill Burlov Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Ballet Taster Classes' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * Payments options Cancellations Policy Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked. Weekly courses and one-day workshopsCancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead. Intensive courses of five consecutive days or moreCancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead. We are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or non-attendance. View terms and conditions Book 2 courses at the same time for 10% Off* Copy code to clipboard Book 3 or more courses for get 20% Off* Copy code to clipboard *Please note 2ORMORE & 3ORMORE - this offer cannot be redeemed against our One year, 3 Month Courses , Private tuition, Tasters, or Resident Companies i.e. Choirs, Musical Theatre or Dance companies. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. City Academy, Farringdon City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions Sadler’s Wells, EC1 Sadler’s Wells, EC1 Step-free access Lift Toilet Closest Station: Angel Station Closest Bus Stop: Sadler's Wells Theatre View Details Get Directions Rowan Hicks View Profile Kirill Burlov View Profile Sophie Ford View Profile Dance Tutors View Profile
