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Ballet Classes - Beginners

Ballet Classes - Beginners

Ballet is the perfect discipline to develop posture, alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination and grace.

If you are new to Ballet then our Ballet Classes for Beginners are the perfect way to start your journey. These ballet lessons are also suitable for those of you seeking to refresh your skills.

Our Beginners lessons provide a fun introduction to Ballet. They will cover basic ballet principles in a supportive environment. Ballet terminology will be explained and demystified. The classes will cover barre work, centre practice, allegro (jumps), pirouettes (turns) and some choreographed phrases.

The course is available in two different formats: weekly evening sessions taken over a number of weeks, or a one full-day intensive introduction to ballet.

The classes are held in central London dance studios and are suitable for absolute beginners.

BALLET CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS CONTENT

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:

  • Establish basic ballet vocabulary and the purpose of each exercise
  • Develop strength, flexibility and better posture
  • Improve coordination
  • Broaden awareness of the body in space
  • Put techniques into practice by mastering simple choreographic phrases

You will be given friendly feedback and support from your tutor throughout the course.

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.

CLASSES STARTING SOON

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
26 Sep - 14 Nov Tue 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Sophia Priolo WAC Arts £160.00
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9 Oct - 27 Nov Mon 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Julian Nichols Mountview, South London £160.00
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28 Oct Sat 10:00-15:30 1 day Julia Molas City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £80.00
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29 Oct - 17 Dec Sun 10:00-11:15 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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The Benefits of Ballet

City Academy ballet tutor, Georgia Heighway, writes about why taking up ballet in your spare time could just be the best thing you ever do. Ballet has a great number of physical, mental and social benefits.

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
26 Sep - 14 Nov Tue 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Sophia Priolo WAC Arts, Belsize Park £160.00
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9 Oct - 27 Nov Mon 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Julian Nichols Mountview, South London £160.00
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28 Oct Sat 10:00-15:30 1 day Julia Molas City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £80.00
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29 Oct - 17 Dec Sun 10:00-11:15 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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30 Oct - 18 Dec Mon 18:35-19:50 8 weeks Lydia MacKenzie City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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7 Nov - 19 Dec Tue 18:30-19:50 7 weeks Iris Allain Sadler's Wells, EC1 £160.00
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8 Nov - 20 Dec Wed 19:45-21:10 7 weeks David Murley West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush £160.00
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2 Dec Sat 10:00-15:30 1 day Julia Molas City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £80.00
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13 Dec - 7 Feb Wed 18:30-19:50 7 weeks (no class 27 Dec & 3 Jan) Anna Kantaraki Sadler's Wells, EC1 £160.00
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3 Jan - 21 Feb Wed 17:25-18:35 8 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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6 Jan - 10 Feb Sat 11:40-13:10 6 weeks City Academy Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £150.00
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8 Jan - 26 Feb Mon 17:25-18:35 8 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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9 Jan - 20 Feb Tue 18:30-19:50 7 weeks Justyna Sochaj Sadler's Wells, EC1 £160.00
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10 Jan - 28 Feb Wed 18:00-19:10 8 weeks Dance Tutors Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 £160.00
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17 Jan - 6 Mar Wed 19:55-21:05 8 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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18 Jan - 14 Mar Thu 19:55-21:05 9 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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18 Feb - 24 Mar Sun 10:00-11:30 6 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £150.00
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4 Mar - 29 Apr Mon 17:25-18:35 8 weeks (no class 1 Apr) Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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6 Mar - 24 Apr Wed 18:00-19:10 8 weeks Dance Tutors Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 £160.00
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18 Mar - 20 May Mon 19:55-21:05 8 weeks (no class 1 Apr & 6 May) Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

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 & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

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.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

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.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

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)

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
26 Sep - 14 Nov Tue 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Sophia Priolo WAC Arts, Belsize Park £160.00
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9 Oct - 27 Nov Mon 18:30-19:45 8 weeks Julian Nichols Mountview, South London £160.00
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28 Oct Sat 10:00-15:30 1 day Julia Molas City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £80.00
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29 Oct - 17 Dec Sun 10:00-11:15 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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30 Oct - 18 Dec Mon 18:35-19:50 8 weeks Lydia MacKenzie City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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7 Nov - 19 Dec Tue 18:30-19:50 7 weeks Iris Allain Sadler's Wells, EC1 £160.00
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8 Nov - 20 Dec Wed 19:45-21:10 7 weeks David Murley West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush £160.00
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2 Dec Sat 10:00-15:30 1 day Julia Molas City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £80.00
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13 Dec - 7 Feb Wed 18:30-19:50 7 weeks (no class 27 Dec & 3 Jan) Anna Kantaraki Sadler's Wells, EC1 £160.00
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3 Jan - 21 Feb Wed 17:25-18:35 8 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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6 Jan - 10 Feb Sat 11:40-13:10 6 weeks City Academy Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £150.00
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8 Jan - 26 Feb Mon 17:25-18:35 8 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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9 Jan - 20 Feb Tue 18:30-19:50 7 weeks Justyna Sochaj Sadler's Wells, EC1 £160.00
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10 Jan - 28 Feb Wed 18:00-19:10 8 weeks Dance Tutors Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 £160.00
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17 Jan - 6 Mar Wed 19:55-21:05 8 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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18 Jan - 14 Mar Thu 19:55-21:05 9 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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18 Feb - 24 Mar Sun 10:00-11:30 6 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £150.00
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28 Feb - 17 Apr Wed 17:25-18:35 8 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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4 Mar - 29 Apr Mon 17:25-18:35 8 weeks (no class 1 Apr) Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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6 Mar - 24 Apr Wed 18:00-19:10 8 weeks Dance Tutors Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 £160.00
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18 Mar - 20 May Mon 19:55-21:05 8 weeks (no class 1 Apr & 6 May) Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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21 Mar - 9 May Thu 19:55-21:05 8 weeks Dance Tutors City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £160.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

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 & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.

10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

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.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

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.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

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.

BALLET SUMMER SCHOOLS

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’.

WHAT'S NEXT?

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.

ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES

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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