Join our gentle, nurturing ballet sessions, a combination of music, movement, and personal reflection. This is a welcoming and safe space designed for people affected by cancer. Connect with others who understand – whether you’re newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or in recovery, meet others in similar circumstances as you move, breathe, and heal together in a compassionate community.

Suitable for all learners, beginners and experienced ballet dancers.

Led by an experienced dance artist trained in the CanRehab exercise and rehabilitation programme.

Participating in weekly ballet classes after a cancer diagnosis has numerous benefits, which can support: 

• a reduction in side effects 
• a better quality of life 
• faster recovery times 
• cancer-related cognitive impairment 
• the improvement of mood and reduction of stress 
• improved confidence 

What do you need? 

• Comfortable, light clothing that you can move easily in 
• Water bottle 

We will provide: 

• A pair of ballet shoes for you to keep 

Two weekly classes:

• Monday 10:30 – 11:30 am
• Friday 3:30 – 4:30 pm

To join the class, complete the online registration of interest form and we’ll be in touch with more information. If you have any questions, please email: participate@rad.org.uk

Meet the teacher: 

Poppy studied all RAD graded and vocational exams up to Advanced 2 level. She continued her training at the Royal Academy of Dance on the Ballet Education Degree programme in London. Alongside this, Poppy achieved the Licentiate of the RAD qualification with distinction. She gained a MFA in Dance and Embodied Practice at the University of Roehampton in 2023. Poppy joined Fireflies Dance in 2019, teaching for the school and working alongside Natalie to teach the Cancer Community Ballet Classes at RAD.

Meet the Monday teaching assistant: 

Hetty trained in the Vaganova system at the Legat School of Ballet and went on to the Senior Royal Ballet School and Company Hetty’s experience attending the Cancer Community Ballet Classes has been rewarding. Beyond rekindling her determination to live, these classes have deepened her love for music and movement. Most importantly, the supportive and understanding group of new friends she’s found has been invaluable