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.

Where?

RAD headquarters, 188 York Road, Battersea London SW11 3JZ

When?

• Monday 10.30 – 11.30am
• Friday 3.30 – 4.30pm

These are weekly classes that follow the RAD dance school Term Dates.

What do you need? 

• Comfortable, light clothing that you can move easily in 
• Water bottle 
• We will provide pair of ballet shoes for you to keep 

Participation has shown benefits that include: 

• 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 

Express your interest:

To join a class please complete the online registration of interest form and we’ll be in touch to advise on availability. Please reach out to the team if you have any queries: participate@rad.org.uk

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Faculty

Teacher: Poppy Barnes

Poppy studied all RAD graded and vocational exams up to Advanced 2 level. She continued her training at the RAD on the Ballet Education Degree programme, alongside this, Poppy achieved the Licentiate of the RAD, with distinction. She gained a MFA in Dance and Embodied Practice at the University of Roehampton in 2023. Poppy joined Fireflies Fitness in 2019, teaching for the dance school and working alongside the founder, Natalie Hall, to gain her CanRehab qualification.

Monday teaching assistant: Hetty Gold

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 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!