BALLET | OPEN

Our Afternoon Ballet classes are open to all levels, no dance experience required. This class welcomes participants of mixed ability and modifications will be offered for each exercise.

Each class will start with a warm up at the barre before practicing the techniques and positions needed for centre work. The second half of the class moves into the centre to practice a mixture of turns and small allegro (jumping) moves, before ending with a slow and gentle stretch on the floor.

Led by our experienced ballet teacher, Gail Lister, you can expect to:

• Learn the French terminology for ballet moves, and each move will be explained in English too.
• Improve posture, balance and coordination
• Develop technique, muscular strength and flexibility

Please wear clothes that you are comfortable moving in and bring a bottle of water. Water fountains can be found on the ground floor and 1^st floor of the building.

If you have never attended a ballet class, you will find it useful to familiarise yourself with the basic ballet positions of the feet and arms before you join the class.

Term dates: Monday 13 January  – Monday 24 March 2025
Half term: There will be no class on Monday 17 February 2025

Please note: if you wish to pay for the term in two half-termly instalments, please get in touch with our friendly Box Office team on 01473 295230.

Get Dancing Access Scheme 

If you’re aged 18 or over, in receipt of Universal Credit, live in IP1, IP2, IP3 or IP4, and do not currently take part in classes at DanceEast, you can access one whole term of classes completely free. Find out more about the Get Dancing Access Scheme and the necessary criteria here. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Try a Taster Class

If you are interested in trying out a class before booking for the whole term, give our box office a call on 01473 295230 to book a taster session.

If you would like to familiarise yourself with the building before your visit, you can download our Visual Story here or take a Virtual Tour here.