Focus classes

Each of these classes focuses on one or two specific elements of classical ballet technique.

Focus topics include alignment, épaulement, port de bras, pirouettes, allegro, pointe work and more. Our teachers will carefully guide students in exercises to help them understand each element and execute them with accuracy and flair.

Each class has a recommended age band and reflects the level of training given to students of that age group at The Royal Ballet School. This is a guide only, and students may take any class they feel is suitable for their level, provided they meet the minimum age recommendation. Please check the ‘Who can participate’ guidance under each class and check with your dance teacher if you’re not sure.

Discover épaulement
£10.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 16+
A focus class exploring the use of upper body opposition or épaulement to maintain good posture, correct weight placement and alignment.
Improve your retiré position
£10.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 12+
A focus class designed to help you improve your pirouettes through working on stability and balance in retiré and á la seconde positions.
Focus class: developing artistry with Artistic Director, Christopher Powney for 16+
£12.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 16+
A focus class designed for dancers aged 16+ to explore and develop their artistry in classical ballet. This class also includes an illuminating talk with Mr Christopher Powney.
Focus class: developing artistry with Artistic Director, Christopher Powney for 14+
£12.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 14+
A focus class designed for dancers aged 14+ to explore and develop their artistry in classical ballet. This class also includes an illuminating talk with Mr Christopher Powney.
Focus class: developing artistry with Artistic Director, Christopher Powney for 11+
£12.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 11+
A focus class designed for dancers aged 11+ to explore and develop their artistry in classical ballet. This class also includes an illuminating talk with Mr Christopher Powney.
Focus class: Port de Bras
£10.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 11+
A class with a focus on Port de Bras, exploring how posture, weight placement, breathing techniques and eye focus improve artistry, coordination, and confidence in technique.
Focus class: footwork, floor pressure and resistance
£10.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 16+
A class with a focus on using floor pressure and resistance and developing strength and articulation in footwork.
Focus class: petit allegro – two-to-two jumps
£10.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 14+
A focus class on two-to-two petit allegro work and the use of plié, vertical alignment and achieving accuracy.
Focus class: petit allegro
£10.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 11+
A class focused on understanding elements of technique needed for petit allegro, working on posture, alignment and floor pressure to improve small jumps.
Focus class: introducing allegro at the barre
£10.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 16+
Incorporating allegro in barre exercises, understanding the importance of the use of plié and strengthening relevé to prepare for allegro steps.
Focus class: pirouette technique
£10.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 14+
How spotting, preparation, correct placement, and balance combine for a good pirouette technique.
Focus class: arabesque line
£10.00
- 1 Class
- Suitable for 14+
Understanding the elements of arabesque and improving the arabesque line.