
Free Taster Classes
Whether you’re brand new to Classes for All at English National Ballet, looking to progress your ballet practice or try something new we’d love you to join us for our evening of free summer classes at the Mulryan Centre for Dance.
The evening will consist of three free classes: BalletFit, Contemporary Dance and Intermediate Ballet. Find out more below about the level and information on each class, and how to book your space!
BalletFit
TIME: 6:45-7:45pm
TEACHER: Julia Conway
Ahead of our autumn term try BalletFit, taught by guest teacher English National Ballet’s First Soloist, Julia Conway.
Our ballet-inspired fitness class is designed for dancers to increase core-strength and flexibility. BalletFit includes elements of yoga, Pilates, gentle stretching and body conditioning, beginning with barre work and moving to floor-based exercises during the class.
If you’re interested in fitness or just want to try something new in the world of ballet you can join us for this taster session before trying it out during the term. No experience is necessary. This session is open to anyone aged over 18 years.
Watch our video here for more information about BalletFit.
Contemporary Dance
TIME: 6:45-8:00pm
TEACHER: TBC
This lively and engaging contemporary session will focus on increasing your versatility in moving whilst improving posture, balance and fitness.
Our Contemporary Dance taster class will prepare you for what you will learn over the course of the term’s classes: building your ability and confidence in a range of contemporary dance class influenced by release-based technique (falling, shifting, and creative improvisation). You will leave the class feeling invigorated and connected!
A great opportunity for our regular classes participants to keep moving this summer, or for those of you who are new to us and wish to have a taster session.
The class is open to anyone aged over 18 and there is no upper age limit. Previous experience of contemporary or ballet technique is not required.
Watch our video here for more information about Contemporary Dance classes.
Intermediate Ballet
TIME: 6:45-8:00pm
TEACHER: Richard Bermange
Next term ENB Associate Artist Richard Bermange will be taking our term time Wednesday intermediate ballet class. This free class is a great opportunity to meet your new teacher and stay close to your practice over the summer.
Intermediate ballet class is perfect for those who already have a good knowledge and application of classical ballet technique or those who have already completed our Absolute Beginners and Improvers classes. Watch our video here for more information about the intermediate class level.
A more challenging class that will require strength and stamina for more complex adage, pirouette and allegro enchaînements. A great way to improve fitness and finesse!
Our intermediate class is open to anyone aged over 18 and there is no upper age limit.