Our Ballet Beginners Course provides a fun introduction to Ballet, designed for adults of all fitness levels. Our experienced ballet professionals will guide you through fundamental techniques in a supportive and enjoyable environment.
If you are new to Ballet then this course is the perfect way to start your journey. These ballet lessons are also suitable for those of you seeking to refresh your skills.
The classes are held in top central London dance studios.
Improve Posture & Flexibility: Perfect for all fitness levels.
Professional Instruction: Learn from seasoned ballet professionals.
Not sure what to wear? Don't worry! We've got you covered with our definitive guide on what to wear to a ballet class.
Transform your fitness routine with the elegance of ballet.
Exact course content may differ depending on the duration of the course, your individual needs and those of the group. However, topics covered will generally include:
You will be given friendly feedback and support from your tutor throughout the course.
Central London studios
Weekly classes with flexible scheduling
No experience required, ideal for complete beginners
In order to progress to Improvers it is recommended that dancers continue this course for approximately one year - the teacher can also advise you when it is time to move up.
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9 Oct 2024 - 27 Nov 2024 | Wed | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Lisa-Marie Probert | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
12 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
14 Oct 2024 - 2 Dec 2024 | Mon | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Anna Kantaraki | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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15 Oct 2024 - 3 Dec 2024 | Tue | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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9 Oct 2024 - 27 Nov 2024 | Wed | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Lisa-Marie Probert | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
12 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
14 Oct 2024 - 2 Dec 2024 | Mon | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Anna Kantaraki | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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15 Oct 2024 - 3 Dec 2024 | Tue | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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15 Oct 2024 - 3 Dec 2024 | Tue | 19:35-21:05 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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15 Oct 2024 - 3 Dec 2024 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Anna Kantaraki | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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16 Oct 2024 - 4 Dec 2024 | Wed | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Lydia MacKenzie | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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21 Oct 2024 - 9 Dec 2024 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Lydia MacKenzie | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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31 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | Thu | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Zac Priestley | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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4 Nov 2024 - 6 Jan 2025 | Mon | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks (no class 23 Dec & 30 Dec) | Anna Kantaraki | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Nov 2024 - 11 Jan 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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12 Nov 2024 - 14 Jan 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) | Anna Kantaraki | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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13 Nov 2024 - 15 Jan 2025 | Wed | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks (no class 25 Dec & 1 Jan) | Lydia MacKenzie | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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7 Dec 2024 - 8 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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7 Jan 2025 - 25 Feb 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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18 Jan 2025 - 8 Mar 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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4 Feb 2025 - 25 Mar 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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15 Feb 2025 - 5 Apr 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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4 Mar 2025 - 22 Apr 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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15 Mar 2025 - 3 May 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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1 Apr 2025 - 20 May 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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12 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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29 Apr 2025 - 17 Jun 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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10 May 2025 - 28 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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27 May 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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7 Jun 2025 - 26 Jul 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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24 Jun 2025 - 12 Aug 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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5 Jul 2025 - 23 Aug 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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22 Jul 2025 - 9 Sep 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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2 Aug 2025 - 20 Sep 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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19 Aug 2025 - 7 Oct 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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30 Aug 2025 - 18 Oct 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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16 Sep 2025 - 4 Nov 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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27 Sep 2025 - 15 Nov 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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14 Oct 2025 - 2 Dec 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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25 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Nov 2025 - 13 Jan 2026 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks (no class 23 Dec & 30 Dec) | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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22 Nov 2025 - 24 Jan 2026 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks (no class 27 Dec & 3 Jan) | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Dec 2025 - 10 Feb 2026 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks (no class 23 Dec & 30 Dec) | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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9 Oct 2024 - 27 Nov 2024 | Wed | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Lisa-Marie Probert | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
12 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Sold Out Add to waiting list | ||
14 Oct 2024 - 2 Dec 2024 | Mon | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Anna Kantaraki | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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15 Oct 2024 - 3 Dec 2024 | Tue | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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15 Oct 2024 - 3 Dec 2024 | Tue | 19:35-21:05 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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15 Oct 2024 - 3 Dec 2024 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Anna Kantaraki | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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16 Oct 2024 - 4 Dec 2024 | Wed | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Lydia MacKenzie | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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21 Oct 2024 - 9 Dec 2024 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Lydia MacKenzie | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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31 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 | Thu | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Zac Priestley | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £150.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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4 Nov 2024 - 6 Jan 2025 | Mon | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks (no class 23 Dec & 30 Dec) | Anna Kantaraki | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Nov 2024 - 11 Jan 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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12 Nov 2024 - 14 Jan 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks (no class 24 Dec & 31 Dec) | Anna Kantaraki | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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13 Nov 2024 - 15 Jan 2025 | Wed | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks (no class 25 Dec & 1 Jan) | Lydia MacKenzie | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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7 Dec 2024 - 8 Feb 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Dec & 28 Dec) | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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7 Jan 2025 - 25 Feb 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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18 Jan 2025 - 8 Mar 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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4 Feb 2025 - 25 Mar 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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15 Feb 2025 - 5 Apr 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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4 Mar 2025 - 22 Apr 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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15 Mar 2025 - 3 May 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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1 Apr 2025 - 20 May 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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12 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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29 Apr 2025 - 17 Jun 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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10 May 2025 - 28 Jun 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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27 May 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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7 Jun 2025 - 26 Jul 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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24 Jun 2025 - 12 Aug 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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5 Jul 2025 - 23 Aug 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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22 Jul 2025 - 9 Sep 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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2 Aug 2025 - 20 Sep 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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19 Aug 2025 - 7 Oct 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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30 Aug 2025 - 18 Oct 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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16 Sep 2025 - 4 Nov 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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27 Sep 2025 - 15 Nov 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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14 Oct 2025 - 2 Dec 2025 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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25 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Nov 2025 - 13 Jan 2026 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks (no class 23 Dec & 30 Dec) | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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22 Nov 2025 - 24 Jan 2026 | Sat | 10:00-11:30 | 8 weeks (no class 27 Dec & 3 Jan) | David Murley | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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9 Dec 2025 - 10 Feb 2026 | Tue | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks (no class 23 Dec & 30 Dec) | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
Our adult Ballet Summer Schools focus on classical ballet techniques, you will also learn ballet history, terminology and excerpts from famous ballets and experience being ‘en Pointe’.
After this course we recommend progressing onto Ballet - Improvers 1, and then onto our more advanced Ballet courses - Ballet Improvers 2 and our Ballet Dance Company.
City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.
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