Develop technique, poise and performance skill and take your Ballet to the next level. This 2 Week Ballet Intensive Course provides comprehensive training with leading industry tutors.
This course is for beginners to improvers; those with 0-1 year's worth of experience. Beginners are most welcome.
You will be learning different Classical and Contemporary techniques, solo and group choreography from several ballets, an insight into the art forms history, and to understand how dancers maintain a healthy lifestyle. By the end of the two weeks, you will have gained confidence and heightened ability in your dance technique and performance.
Each day will consist of full-body conditioning, a Ballet technique class, learning variations and repertoire from different ballets, and either Contemporary or Jazz technique to support the Classical training.
ON OUR BALLET INTENSIVE COURSES YOU WILL
- Learn correct alignment and control of the body.
- Be taught various classical and contemporary dance techniques.
- Build strength in the feet and ankles to prepare for Allegro and Pointe work.
- Learn and perform solo and group choreography from several Ballets.
- Learn exercises to help develop flexibility, strength and mobility for injury prevention and maintenance.
- Have an insight to a dancer’s daily lifestyle as a full-time student and learn about careers in dance.
- Build the body’s stamina and endurance
- Gain nutritional advice.
Suitable for
This course is for beginners to improvers; those with 0-1 year's worth of experience.
How long is this course?
This is a 2 week course full-time course, weekdays from 10.00 - 17.00.
What will you need
Water bottle, notebook, pen, snacks and a towel.
What to wear
Soft ballet shoes or pointe shoes (if applicable) and comfortable clothing to dance/move in.
OUR APPROACH
Throughout the Ballet Intensive course you will work on a wide range of materials across various contemporary and classical works, looking at Ballet in an ensemble and as a soloist and developing performance technique and confidence.
Find your individual flair and confidence as a performer. Build your skill set and leave the course will the toolkit to take you through your future learning and industry endeavours.
Your Tutors
Meet some of our regular industry tutors that teach on this course.
Richard Winsor
Abigail Kessel
Sophia Priolo
Sophia is a ballet dancer, choreographer and Ballet Instructor who has performed across the USA in Les Sylphides, Swan Lake and Cinderella. She made her West End debut as a dancer and lyricist in the 2021 London Climate Change Festival inaugural concert: Song For Nature, filmed by Sky Arts with the English National Opera Orchestra.More infoPanagiotis Pavlopoulos
Lydia MacKenzie
ADVANCED BALLET COURSE - 3 MONTHS
For more intense training, you can audition for our Advanced Ballet Course - 3 months.
This course is aimed at perfecting your ballet skills and elevating your career. Ballet industry veterans will teach you to master this art form with expert guidance and insight.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 6 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 2 weeks (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £660.00
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| 5 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 2 weeks (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £825.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 11 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 2 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £825.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 2 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £825.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Nov 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 2 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £825.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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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, 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.
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 | ||
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| 6 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 2 weeks (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £660.00
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| 5 Jan 2026 - 16 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 2 weeks (Monday - Friday) | City Academy Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £825.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 11 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 2 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £825.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 2 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £825.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Nov 2026 - 11 Dec 2026 | Mon | 10:00-17:00 | 2 weeks (Monday - Friday) | Dance Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £825.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
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, 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.
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.
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