Technique Class Series
Typical open classes often lack the time and detailed instructions needed to help dancers grasp movements in the most functional and effective manner. This frequently leaves dancers feeling lost or uncertain about what they should be doing. To achieve mastery in classical ballet technique, we recognise that it requires time, patience, and support. Therefore, we aim to create technique-focused classes that allow you to delve into the details of key ballet techniques more effectively.
The Technique Class Series spotlights specific key techniques each term and incorporates them into various combinations for barre and centre work. You will learn essential conditioning and training exercises designed to engage the correct muscles and develop a strong technical foundation. This approach allows for a gradual and in-depth exploration of each technique, providing ample time for practice and refinement.
Class Progressions
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75 minutes
Absolute Beginner Ballet is a 10-week introductory course designed for adults with no prior dance experience. The programme focuses on the fundamentals of classical ballet technique, taught primarily at the barre. You will learn basic ballet positions and movements that naturally improve posture, coordination, strength, and flexibility.
Upon completing the course, you may progress to Improver Ballet, where you will encounter more varied exercises and be introduced to centre work. This next level further develops your technique and builds on the skills you acquired at the barre.
This programme is suitable for adults with no prior dance experience who want to build a strong foundation in ballet.
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75 minutes
Improver Ballet is a 10-week course designed for dancers who have completed the Absolute Beginner Ballet programme. It serves as a progressive bridge to the Foundation Technique Class.
This class focuses on strengthening your technique, expanding your ballet vocabulary, and building confidence. You will reinforce your foundational skills while learning preparatory exercises for pirouettes and allegro, as well as developing your port de bras during centre work. In addition, the course explores artistry and musicality to further enhance your overall performance quality.
This programme is suitable for adult dancers with 3 to 6 months of experience, as well as returning dancers who wish to refresh their understanding of foundational technique.
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90 minutes
The Foundation Technique Class is designed to build a strong technical foundation for experienced beginning adult dancers, empowering you to perform barre and centre combinations with confidence, control, and precision. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to execute movements in a functional and effective manner. The class introduces key conditioning and training exercises that will help you strengthen and engage the correct muscles needed to execute ballet steps safely and efficiently.
This programme is suitable for adult dancers with 6 months to 1 year of experience, as well as returning dancers looking to rebuild their technique and confidence.
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90 minutes
The Foundation / Intermediate Technique Class provides advanced beginners and intermediate dancers with the opportunity to refine and enhance their skills. The class explores intricate and dynamic movements, such as adage, pirouettes, and allegro combinations.
The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to help you develop better functional alignment and coordination. You will also engage in targeted conditioning and training exercises to strengthen and activate the muscles essential for executing these movements effectively and with greater confidence.
This programme is suitable for adult dancers with more than 1 year of experience who are ready to refine their technique and work on more complex combinations.