Course Category: Intensive courses

• Intensive course for 11+: Series 1

  5 Lessonsin Intensive courses

  • Intensive course for 11+: Series 1 - £50.00

  

  A series of classes for 11-13-year-olds to develop their dancing, refine their classical ballet technique and explore character work.

• Intensive course for 14+: Series 1

  6 Lessonsin Intensive courses

  • Intensive course for 14+: Series 1 - £52.00

  

  This series is for dancers aged 14-15 years old to complement their dance training and guide them to develop and refine their dancing. The series includes two ballet classes, each focusing on key aspects of ballet technique; as well as a focus class specifically working on pirouette technique. The series also includes a contemporary class which explores transference of weight and using momentum and breath to fuel movement, and a Pilates class to strengthen and condition the body for ballet.

• Studio ready bundle

  3 Lessonsin Intensive courses

  • Studio ready bundle - £30.00 Original price was: £30.00.£25.00Current price is: £25.00.

  

  Get back to the studio with the Studio Ready Bundle—an expertly curated collection of three classes designed for dancers aged 11+.

• Performance bundle

  3 Lessonsin Intensive courses

  • Performance bundle - £32.00 Original price was: £32.00.£27.00Current price is: £27.00.

  

  Get back to the studio with the Studio Ready Bundle—an expertly curated collection of three classes designed for dancers aged 11+.

• Contemporary class with Didy Veldman

  1 Lessonin Contemporary

  • Contemporary class with Didy Veldman - £12.00

  

  A contemporary class using transference of weight, momentum and breath to fuel movement.

• Versatile dancer bundle

  3 Lessonsin Intensive courses

  • Versatile dancer bundle - £34.00 Original price was: £34.00.£29.00Current price is: £29.00.

  

  Get back to the studio with the Studio Ready Bundle—an expertly curated collection of three classes designed for dancers aged 11+.

• Contemporary (13-15 years)

  1 Lessonin Contemporary

  

  Experience release and rebound in movement in this contemporary dance class that focuses on working in parallel, the use of breath, and strength, coordination and musicality. Students will practice foot, ankle and turnout exercises to develop strength and stability and improve balance. 

• Contemporary (16-19 years)

  1 Lessonin Contemporary

  

  A contemporary dance class for senior students exploring key aspects of movement including working in parallel, release and rebound, suspension, musicality and moving with power and ease. Students will practice exercises to gain fluidity in the spine and strength in the upper and lower body.  Exercises will guide students to move beyond their centre using […]

• Focus class for girls (16-19 years)

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  

  Port de bras and coordinating movement using the upper body is a key aspect of classical ballet technique. In this class, students will practice exercises at the barre and in the centre to develop and refine this movement coordination. Exercises will be given to study the pirouette head action, working towards multiple turns and improved […]

• Focus class for boys (16-19 years)

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  

  Achieving coordination of the arms and legs in all movements is a fundamental principal of ballet technique. This focus class guides students through a series of barre and centre exercises to develop and refine this coordination.

• Focus class for boys (11-12 years)

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  

  These short classes will give particular focus to one or two elements of technique such as port de bras, alignment, épaulement, pirouettes and more.

• Focus class for girls (11-12 years)

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  

  This class starts with a warm up for the whole body before focusing on foundation exercises for the alignment and posture required for pirouettes. Students will practice foot, ankle and turnout exercises to develop strength and stability and improve balance. The class also includes exercises for pirouette head action and securing clean support through the […]

• Focus class: arabesque line

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Focus class: arabesque line - £10.00

  

  Understanding the elements of arabesque and improving the arabesque line.

• Ballet essentials

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Ballet essentials - £10.00

  

  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.

• Ballet class: relationship with the floor

  1 Lessonin Ballet class

  • Ballet class: relationship with the floor - £12.00

  

  A full class in which students will work on their relationship with the floor to improve skill in adage, turning and jumping.

• Focus class: pirouette technique

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Focus class: pirouette technique - £10.00

  

  How spotting, preparation, correct placement, and balance combine for a good pirouette technique.

• Floor pressure and articulation of the feet

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Floor pressure and articulation of the feet - £10.00

  

  A focus class on achieving consistency of form, coordination and control with pirouettes

• Ballet class with Kenta Kura

  1 Lessonin Ballet class

  • Ballet class with Kenta Kura - £12.00

  

  A ballet class designed to provide helpful tips for improving coordination, weight transfer, posture and the use of breath.

• Focus class: introducing allegro at the barre

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Focus class: introducing allegro at the barre - £10.00

  

  A ballet class with a focus on correct placement and alignment, coordination of the arms and legs and presentation.

• Weight transfer and pelvic alignment

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Weight transfer and pelvic alignment - £10.00

  

  A focus class on achieving consistency of form, coordination and control with pirouettes

• Ballet class with Daria Klimentová

  1 Lessonin Ballet class

  • Ballet class with Daria Klimentová - £12.00

  

  A ballet class with a focus on exploring the use of turnout, coordination, breath and fluidity.

• Contemporary class with Didy Veldman (16+)

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Contemporary class with Didy Veldman (16+) - £12.00

  

  A ballet class with a focus on correct placement and alignment, coordination of the arms and legs and presentation.

• Exploring anticipation and momentum in port de bras

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Exploring anticipation and momentum in port de bras - £10.00

  

  A focus class on achieving consistency of form, coordination and control with pirouettes

• Ballet class with Sarah Kundi

  1 Lessonin Ballet class

  • Ballet class with Sarah Kundi - £12.00

  

  A focus class on achieving consistency of form, coordination and control with pirouettes

• Focus class: petit allegro

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Focus class: petit allegro - £10.00

  

  A class focused on understanding elements of technique needed for petit allegro, working on posture, alignment and floor pressure to improve small jumps

• Developing dynamic qualities in classical ballet

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Developing dynamic qualities in classical ballet - £10.00

  

  A focus class exploring how to use coordination, musicality and rhythm to improve the dynamic quality of movement.

• Character class: Polish court and folk dance

  1 Lessonin Character class

  • Character class: Polish court and folk dance - £10.00

  

  This character class guides students through elements of character dances derived from Polish court and folk dances.

• Focus class: petit allegro - two-to-two jumps

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Focus class: petit allegro - two-to-two jumps - £10.00

  

  A focus class on two-to-two petit allegro work and the use of plié, vertical alignment and achieving accuracy.

• Floor barre class with Nicola Tranah

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Floor barre class with Nicola Tranah - £10.00

  

  A class exploring preparations, pathways and positions to achieve consistent pirouettes.

• Experience an audition for Upper School and our Advanced Associate programme

  1 Lessonin Associate Insight class

  • Experience an audition for Upper School and our Advanced Associate programme - £12.00

  

  An insight class designed for 16-18-year-olds interested in auditioning for Upper School or the Advanced Associate Programme.

• Intensive course for 16+: Series 1

  6 Lessonsin Intensive courses

  • Intensive course for 16+: Series 1 - £56.00

  

  A ballet class with a focus on correct placement and alignment, coordination of the arms and legs and presentation.

• Focus class: footwork, floor pressure and resistance

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Focus class: footwork, floor pressure and resistance - £10.00

  

  A class with a focus on using floor pressure and resistance and developing strength and articulation in footwork.

• Junior Associate class for 10-11 years

  1 Lessonin Associate Insight class

  • Junior Associate class for 10-11 years - £12.00

  

  A class for 10-11-year-olds (Junior Associate level) to practice exercises to improve their arabesque position.

• Focus class: Port de Bras

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Focus class: Port de Bras - £10.00

  

  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.

• Junior Associate Insight class for 7-9 years

  1 Lessonin Associate Insight class

  • Junior Associate Insight class for 7-9 years - £12.00

  

  An Insight class for 7 to 9-year-olds who are considering joining the Junior Associate programme.

• Focus class: developing artistry with former Artistic Director, Christopher Powney for 11+

  2 Lessonsin Focus class

  • Focus class: developing artistry with former Artistic Director, Christopher Powney for 11+ - £12.00

  

  Artistic interpretation and expression are an important part of dance training. In this focus class, Artistic Director & CEO, Christopher Powney will help you explore your artistry in classical ballet.

• Audition Insight class for 11 years

  1 Lessonin Audition Insight Class

  • Audition Insight class for 11 years - £12.00

  

  An insight class designed for 11-year-olds interested in auditioning for White Lodge or the Mid Associate Programme.

• Focus class: developing artistry with former Artistic Director, Christopher Powney for 14+

  2 Lessonsin Focus class

  • Focus class: developing artistry with former Artistic Director, Christopher Powney for 14+ - £12.00

  

  Artistic interpretation and expression are an important part of dance training. In this focus class, Artistic Director & CEO, Mr Christopher Powney will help you explore your artistry in classical ballet. This class includes a talk with Mr Powney, answering questions from prospective students and giving insights into life at the School.

• Ballet class: developing movement dynamics and self-confidence

  1 Lessonin Ballet class

  • Ballet class: developing movement dynamics and self-confidence - £12.00

  

  Developing confidence through body awareness and dynamics.

• Audition Insight class for 12-13 years

  1 Lessonin Audition Insight Class

  • Audition Insight class for 12-13 years - £12.00

  

  An insight class designed for 12-13-year-olds interested in auditioning for White Lodge or the Mid Associate Programme.

• Focus class: developing artistry with former Artistic Director, Christopher Powney for 16+

  2 Lessonsin Focus class

  • Focus class: developing artistry with former Artistic Director, Christopher Powney for 16+ - £12.00

  

  Artistic interpretation and expression are an important part of dance training. In this focus class, Artistic Director & CEO, Christopher Powney will help you explore your artistry in classical ballet.

• Ballet class: transference of weight

  1 Lessonin Ballet class

  • Ballet class: transference of weight - £12.00

  

  This class will provide specific exercises to help students learn the importance of accurate placement in order to transfer the weight through movement with confidence. The exercises have been specifically crafted for this class and are not gender-specific.

• Audition Insight class for 14-15 years

  1 Lessonin Audition Insight Class

  • Audition Insight class for 14-15 years - £12.00

  

  An insight class designed for 14-15-year-olds interested in auditioning for White Lodge or the Senior Associate Programme.

• Improve your retiré position

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Improve your retiré position - £10.00

  

  A focus class designed to help you improve your pirouettes through working on stability and balance in retiré and á la seconde positions.

• Ballet class: foot articulation and coordination

  1 Lessonin Ballet class

  • Ballet class: foot articulation and coordination - £12.00

  

  Understanding how to use foot articulation and to coordinate the movement of the arms and legs.

• Junior Associate audition Insight class for 8-10 years

  1 Lessonin Audition Insight Class

  • Junior Associate audition Insight class for 8-10 years - £12.00

  

  An Insight class for 8 to 10-year-olds interested in joining the Junior Associate programme.

• Discover épaulement

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Discover épaulement - £10.00

  

  A focus class exploring the use of upper body opposition or épaulement to maintain good posture, correct weight placement and alignment.

• Ballet class: posture, placement and alignment

  1 Lessonin Ballet class

  • Ballet class: posture, placement and alignment - £12.00

  

  Achieving improved posture, alignment and weight placement.

• Improve your pirouettes

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Improve your pirouettes - £10.00

  

  A focus class on achieving consistency of form, coordination and control with pirouettes

• Ballet class: weight placement, dynamics and musicality

  1 Lessonin Ballet class

  • Ballet class: weight placement, dynamics and musicality - £12.00

  

  A ballet class to develop correct weight placement, using pressure through the floor and bringing dynamics and musicality to movements.

• Focus class: introduction to pointe work

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Focus class: introduction to pointe work - £10.00

  

  Before studying pointe work, it is important to understand how to prepare and wear pointe shoes and to stand on pointe correctly. The class will provide students with this information before studying some foundation pointe exercises.

• Improve movement quality with the Franklin Method®

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Improve movement quality with the Franklin Method® - £10.00

  

  A focus class on achieving consistency of form, coordination and control with pirouettes

• Ballet class: alignment, coordination, ports de bras and presentation

  1 Lessonin Ballet class

  • Ballet class: alignment, coordination, ports de bras and presentation - £12.00

  

  A ballet class with a focus on correct placement and alignment, coordination of the arms and legs and presentation.

• Focus class: the basic elements of posture

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Focus class: the basic elements of posture - £10.00

  

  Developing awareness of placement through postural alignment.

• Confident consistent pirouettes

  1 Lessonin Focus class

  • Confident consistent pirouettes - £10.00

  

  A class exploring preparations, pathways and positions to achieve consistent pirouettes.

• Ballet class: control, stability and transfer of weight

  1 Lessonin Ballet class

  • Ballet class: control, stability and transfer of weight - £12.00

  

  A ballet class with a focus on correct placement and alignment, coordination of the arms and legs and presentation.

• Summer Intensive course (11-12 years)

  8 Lessonsin Intensive courses

  

  The Summer Intensive course for 10-12-year-olds is an exciting, well-rounded programme which gives young dancers opportunities to strengthen and refine their ballet technique, expand their knowledge of the ballet world and understand more about how they can support their own dance development.

• Summer Intensive course (13-15 years)

  7 Lessonsin Intensive courses

  

  The Summer Intensive course for 13-15-year-olds is a comprehensive programme for young dancers to develop and refine ballet technique and strengthen and condition the body. Students will expand their understanding of the ballet world and how they can support their own dance development.

• Summer Intensive course (16-19 years)

  9 Lessonsin Intensive courses

  

  The online Summer Intensive course for 16-19-year-olds has been carefully designed for more senior students to further develop and refine ballet technique, strengthen and condition the body and expand their knowledge of the ballet world. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how they can support their own dance development.