In our Beginners Contemporary Dance Classes, you will learn to move in a creative, liberating and graceful way while also transforming your posture, balance and improving your overall fitness and stamina. You'll combine aspects of the four main Contemporary dance techniques: Graham, Cunningham, Limon and Release.
Our Contemporary Dance Beginners class builds up from simple steps and tasks to fully formed routines. It's fast and fun, but the teaching style is fully supportive and suitable for people with little or no dance experience.
These evening classes are held in central London dance studios and are suitable for absolute beginners.
Exact course content may differ depending on the duration of the course, your individual needs and those of the group collectively. However, topics generally covered may include:
Contemporary Dance was developed in the early 20th century and presented an alternate form of movement to the upright and structured technique of Classical Ballet. By focusing on ease of movement, the body’s energy and natural lines, a greater range of fluidity and movement became possible.
You will be given friendly feedback and support from your tutor throughout the course.
Completely new to Contemporary dance classes? If you're not sure what to wear then read our guide on what to wear to your first class, or if you just want to learn more about the genre then check out five things you might not know about Contemporary dance.
DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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12 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 | Sun | 14:00-15:30 | 6 weeks | Lukas Poischbeg | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £120.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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14 Jan 2025 - 4 Mar 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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 Jan 2025 - 5 Mar 2025 | Wed | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Ines Carvalho | Chisenhale Dance Space | £136.00
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17 Jan 2025 - 7 Mar 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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12 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 | Sun | 14:00-15:30 | 6 weeks | Lukas Poischbeg | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £120.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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14 Jan 2025 - 4 Mar 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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 Jan 2025 - 5 Mar 2025 | Wed | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Ines Carvalho | Chisenhale Dance Space | £136.00
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17 Jan 2025 - 7 Mar 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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20 Jan 2025 - 10 Mar 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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23 Jan 2025 - 13 Mar 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Feb 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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12 Feb 2025 - 2 Apr 2025 | Wed | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Ines Carvalho | Chisenhale Dance Space | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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14 Feb 2025 - 4 Apr 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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17 Feb 2025 - 7 Apr 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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20 Feb 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Mar 2025 - 29 Apr 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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14 Mar 2025 - 9 May 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks (no class 18 Apr) | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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17 Mar 2025 - 19 May 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Apr & 5 May) | Justyna Sochaj | 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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20 Mar 2025 - 8 May 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 Apr 2025 - 27 May 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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11 Apr 2025 - 6 Jun 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks (no class 18 Apr) | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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 Apr 2025 - 23 Jun 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Apr & 5 May & 26 May) | Justyna Sochaj | 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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17 Apr 2025 - 5 Jun 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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6 May 2025 - 24 Jun 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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 May 2025 - 3 Jul 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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16 May 2025 - 4 Jul 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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3 Jun 2025 - 22 Jul 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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12 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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13 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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26 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | Thu | 19:45-21:15 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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30 Jun 2025 - 18 Aug 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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11 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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28 Jul 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks (no class 25 Aug) | Justyna Sochaj | 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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8 Aug 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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 Sep 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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5 Sep 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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 Sep 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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3 Oct 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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28 Nov 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks (no class 26 Dec & 2 Jan) | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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12 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 | Sun | 14:00-15:30 | 6 weeks | Lukas Poischbeg | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £120.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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14 Jan 2025 - 4 Mar 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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 Jan 2025 - 5 Mar 2025 | Wed | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Ines Carvalho | Chisenhale Dance Space | £136.00
15% OFF
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New location - introductory offer | |||||||||
17 Jan 2025 - 7 Mar 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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20 Jan 2025 - 10 Mar 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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23 Jan 2025 - 13 Mar 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Feb 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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12 Feb 2025 - 2 Apr 2025 | Wed | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Ines Carvalho | Chisenhale Dance Space | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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14 Feb 2025 - 4 Apr 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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17 Feb 2025 - 7 Apr 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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20 Feb 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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11 Mar 2025 - 29 Apr 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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14 Mar 2025 - 9 May 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks (no class 18 Apr) | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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17 Mar 2025 - 19 May 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Apr & 5 May) | Justyna Sochaj | 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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20 Mar 2025 - 8 May 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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8 Apr 2025 - 27 May 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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11 Apr 2025 - 6 Jun 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks (no class 18 Apr) | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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 Apr 2025 - 23 Jun 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks (no class 21 Apr & 5 May & 26 May) | Justyna Sochaj | 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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17 Apr 2025 - 5 Jun 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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6 May 2025 - 24 Jun 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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 May 2025 - 3 Jul 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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16 May 2025 - 4 Jul 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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3 Jun 2025 - 22 Jul 2025 | Tue | 19:45-21:15 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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12 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Panagiotis Pavlopoulos | LIFT Islington, Angel | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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13 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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26 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | Thu | 19:45-21:15 | 6 weeks | Dance Tutors | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £160.00 | Book Now | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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30 Jun 2025 - 18 Aug 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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11 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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28 Jul 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks (no class 25 Aug) | Justyna Sochaj | 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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8 Aug 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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 Sep 2025 - 20 Oct 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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5 Sep 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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 Sep 2025 - 17 Nov 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 8 weeks | Justyna Sochaj | 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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3 Oct 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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28 Nov 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 | Fri | 18:10-19:40 | 8 weeks (no class 26 Dec & 2 Jan) | Adrian Del Arroyo | 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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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 you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses:
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