Adult dance classes
Take a look through our adult dance classes and find out more about uniform, term dates, timetables, fees, and how to apply for a place.
Some classes can be booked directly online, for others, you will need to apply to enrol and wait for confirmation.
Syllabus ballet
Adult Graded Ballet (Adult Grade 6) (18+)
The Graded ballet classes are based around a series of exercises and dances designed to develop strong classical technique and posture, musicality, artistry, and performance. The Graded syllabus includes character work where students perform folk-inspired dances adapted for each Grade. All students are offered the opportunity to participate in Class Awards or Examinations by their teacher when considered ready. Assessments are not mandatory to move through these grades.
View timetable and fees
| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday (11 weeks) | £173.25 | 20:00-21:15 |
| Saturday (10 weeks) | £157.50 | 16:00-17:15 |
Adult Vocational Ballet – (Intermediate Foundation–Advanced 2) (18+)
We now offer RAD Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate ballet classes for students aged 18+. These allow adults to work towards a Vocational Graded exam.
The Vocational Graded exam syllabus provides an in-depth study of ballet, developing technique, music and performance skills, and introduces pointe work for female candidates. Students should have a minimum of two years of recent ballet training for Intermediate Foundation and three for Intermediate.
Syllabus classes available
Adult Intermediate Foundation
This allows adults to work towards a Vocational graded exam. The syllabus provides an in-depth study of ballet, developing technique, music and performance skills, and introduces pointe work for female candidates. Students must have at least two years of recent ballet training to apply for Intermediate Foundation. You will be assessed by the teacher in the first few classes.
Entry into the class does not guarantee entry into the exam.
| Day | Price | Class 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday (11 weeks) | £198 | 19:40-21:10 |
| Thursday (11 weeks) | £198 | 19:50-21:20 |
| Friday (11 weeks) | £198 | 19:35-21:05 |
| Saturday (11 weeks) | £198 | 14:55-16:25 |
Adult Intermediate
The adult Intermediate class follows on from the Intermediate Foundation. It develops technique, music and performance skills. To apply, you should either have at least three years of recent ballet training, or have completed the Intermediate Foundation exam, or have achieved RAD Grade 6 ballet (or equivalent). You will be assessed by the teacher in the first few classes.
Entry into the class does not guarantee entry into the exam.
| Day | Price | Class 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday (11 weeks) | £198 | 20:00-21:30 |
| Thursday (11 weeks) | £198 | 19:30-21:00 |
| Saturday (11 weeks) | £198 | 16:20-17:50 |
Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2
The exam syllabus provides an in-depth study of ballet, developing technique, music and performance skills. To apply, you should have completed the preceding qualification. You will be assessed by the teacher in the first class.
Entry into the class does not guarantee entry into the exam.
Advanced Foundation, Advanced 1, and Advanced 2 classes are of mixed age.
Advanced Foundation
| Day | Price | Class 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday (11 weeks) | £198 | 18:20-19:50 |
| Saturday (11 weeks) | £198 | 9:00-10:30 |
Advanced 1
| Day | Price | Class 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Monday (9 weeks) | £162 | 19:35-21:05 |
| Saturday (11 weeks) | £198 | 12:20-13:50 |
Advanced 2
| Day | Price | Class 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday (11 weeks) | £198 | 18:15-19:45 |
| Wednesday (11 weeks) | £198 | 18:20-19:50 |
| Saturday (11 weeks) | £198 | 2:05-3:35 |
Discovering Repertoire Level 3 (18+)
This class follows the unique Discovering Repertoire syllabus, and students will develop their classical ballet training whilst learning adaptive choreography from well-known ballets. The syllabus is divided and examined in three units:
Class Unit – Students complete barre and centre work which provide framework for the Variations.
Variation 1 Unit – Students learn Variation 1 progressively by completing developmental exercises.
Variation 2 Unit – Students learn Variation 2 progressively by completing developmental exercises.
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| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday (12 weeks) | £189 | 19:45-21:00 |
Non-syllabus ballet
Adult Ballet – Non-Syllabus (18+)
All our non-syllabus ballet classes are designed to offer an enriching and dynamic experience that stands on its own but can be a useful addition to support any syllabus class.
Classes available
Beginners/Beginners Plus
Beginners: Suitable for those with little or no experience in dance, this class teaches the basics of ballet technique.
| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday (13 weeks) | £204.75 | 19:00-20:15 |
| Wednesday (13 weeks) | £204.75 | 18:30-19:45 |
Beginners Plus: This class is more suited towards students who have had a small amount of experience but still consider themselves to be a ballet beginner.
| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday (13 weeks) | £204.75 | 20:15-21:30 |
General
These classes are for those with at least two years of recent ballet training and who want to develop their technique, musicality, and coordination. Students should have a sound knowledge of ballet vocabulary.
| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday (13 weeks) | £162.50 | 12:00-13:00 |
| Thursday (13 weeks) | £247 | 18:45-20:15 |
| Friday (13 weeks) | £286 | 18:00-20:00 |
Advanced
These classes are suitable for those at an advanced level and who want a fast-paced and challenging class.
| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday (13 weeks) | £247 | 20:00-21:30 |
| Saturday (13 weeks) | £247 | 10:30-12:00 |
Adult Barre (18+)
All our non-syllabus ballet classes are designed to offer an enriching and dynamic experience that stands on its own but can be a useful addition to support any syllabus class. Adult Barre consists of a classical ballet barre focusing on technique, coordination, and musicality.
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| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday (13 weeks) | £149.50 | 17:05-17:50 |
Stretch and strength
Adult Ballet – Non-Syllabus (18+)
A dynamic, full-body conditioning class designed to target major muscle groups. This class will help build flexibility, muscle strength, endurance, and improve coordination and balance. It is specifically designed for dancers.
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| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday (13 weeks) | £162.50 | 11:00-12:00 |
Contemporary
Adult Contemporary (18+)
Following a jazz warm-up and technical exercises, students learn choreography in various styles including lyrical, commercial, and musical theatre. By developing routines during each class, students gain a solid knowledge of the style before moving on to new choreography.
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| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday (13 weeks) | £204.75 | 20:00-21:15 |
Jazz
Adult Jazz (18+)
This class develops movement skills and vocabulary through diverse exercises including floorwork. It explores various contemporary styles including Release Technique, Limon, and Cunningham to build up body awareness and engagement. It is suitable for all adult students with some previous dance knowledge.
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| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday (13 weeks) | £204.75 | 18:35-19:50 |
Pointe
We offer 3 levels of adult pointe classes, all designed to strengthen pointe technique and confidence.
Classes available
Adult Foundational & Intermediate Foundation Pointe
This is a foundational pointe class that is designed for students with little or no prior pointe experience. Strong knowledge of classical ballet technique and vocabulary is required prior to commencing pointe work. The class incorporates strengthening exercises to support the demands of pointe work. Students develop technique, coordination, and control required for their Vocational training.
Adult Intermediate & Advanced Foundation Pointe
This class is suitable for students enrolled in Intermediate or Advanced Foundation. It is designed for students to continue building strength, control, and the technical skills required for the higher Vocational levels.
Advanced 1 & Advanced 2 Pointe
This class is suitable for students enrolled in Advanced 1 or Advanced 2 (please note, students must have been enrolled in Advanced 1 for at least one term before you are eligible to join this class). It is designed to enhance prior pointe training and continue to develop students’ pointe work skills at an advanced level.
View timetable and fees
Adult Foundational & Intermediate Foundation Pointe
| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday (12 weeks) | £150 | 20:15-21:15 |
Adult Intermediate & Advanced Foundation Pointe
| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday (12 weeks) | £150 | 20:30-21:30 |
Advanced 1 & Advanced 2 Pointe
| Day | Term Fee | Class Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday (12 weeks) | £150 | 20:30-21:30 |
Silver Swans
Silver Swans (55+)
Specially designed for learners aged 55+, Silver Swans ballet classes will help improve your mobility, posture, balance, and coordination. Whether you’re an experienced dancer, have briefly dabbled, or are a complete novice, we welcome all learners of any ability.
View timetable and fees
| Day | Term Fee | Class Time | Class Time | Class Time | Class time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday (13 weeks) | £162.50 | 12:05-13:05 | 13:05-14:05 | – | – |
| Tuesday (13 weeks) | £162.50 | 11:00-12:00 | 12:00-13:00 | 13:00-14:00 | 18:00-19:00 (12 weeks) |
| Thursday (13 weeks) | £162.50 | 11:45-12:45 | 12:45-13:45 | 13:45-14:45 | – |
Silver Swans Seated
Silver Swans Seated (55+)
Specially designed for learners aged 55+, Silver Swans Seated ballet classes will help improve your mobility, posture, balance, and coordination. Whether you’re an experienced dancer, have briefly dabbled, or are a complete novice, we welcome all learners of any ability.
View timetable and fees
| Day | Term Fee | Class Time | Class Time | Class Time | Class time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday (13 weeks) | £162.50 | 11:00-12:00 | 12:00-13:00 | 13:00-14:00 | 14:05-15:05 (Silver Swans Seated) |
Move to the Musicals
Move to the Musicals (55+)
Specially designed for learners aged 55+, Move to the Musicals classes improve posture, balance, coordination, and performance skills through exercises and movement sequences inspired by musical theatre and jazz dance.
View the timetable and fees
| Day | Term Fee | Class Time | Class Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday (13 weeks) | £123.50 | 14:10-15:10 | 15:10-16:10 |
| Wednesday (13 weeks) | £123.50 | 13:00-14:00 | 14:00-15:00 |
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