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.
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Developing dynamic qualities in classical ballet
£10.00- 1 Class
- Suitable for 11+
A focus class exploring how to use coordination, musicality and rhythm to improve the dynamic quality of movement.
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Ballet essentials
£10.00- 1 Class
- Suitable for 11+
A focus class designed for dancers aged 11+ to reset the mind and body with a back-to-basics approach to posture, balance and coordination.
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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.
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Focus class: developing artistry with former 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.
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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.
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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.
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Focus class: the basic elements of posture
£10.00- 1 Class
- Suitable for 11+
Developing awareness of placement through postural alignment.
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Focus class: introduction to pointe work
£10.00- 1 Class
- Suitable for 11+
An introduction to the basics of pointe work.