Active April: Absolute Beginner

Active April: Absolute Beginner

Get moving and stay active this April, with this carefully curated playlist for absolute beginners!

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Active April: Absolute Beginner
  • Ballet with Vanessa Abreu | 1

    In this class, we'll be working at the barre, starting with pliés, delving into tendus and progressing from there. No previous experience necessary.

    This class is taught by ENB Associate Artist Vanessa Abreu, with ENB EldersCo dancer Audrey Robinson demonstrating and Reina Okada at the piano.

  • Ballet with Vanessa Abreu | 2

    In this class, we'll be developing further the work from class 1 to include adagio, battements en cloche, and we'll aim to be a little bit more playful with our dynamic use of movement. No previous experience necessary.

    This class is taught by ENB Associate Artist Vanessa Abreu, with ENB EldersC...

  • Ballet with Vanessa Abreu | 3

    In this class, we'll be moving away from the barre, starting at the centre with a simple port de bras/plié exercise, and then delving into some tendu work to challenge your balance further.

    This class is taught by ENB Associate Artist Vanessa Abreu, with ENB EldersCo dancer Audrey Robinson demon...

  • Ballet Vocab | Battement Tendu

    It utilises weight placement or transference and foot articulation.

    Sarah Kundi, First Artist with English National Ballet, leads this series looking at ballet vocabulary or terminology, which is ideal for beginner dancers or those looking to refresh their knowledge and technique.

    Oliver Hornby...

  • Ballet Vocab | Battement Glissé

    It is a progression up from a battement tendu, but upon extension leaves the floor in a lighter glided way.

    Sarah Kundi, First Artist with English National Ballet, leads this series looking at ballet vocabulary or terminology, which is ideal for beginner dancers or those looking to refresh their...

  • Cool Down

    James Muller leads this session. Hamish Longley, an Artist with English National Ballet, demonstrates with Chris Swithinbank on piano.