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Sofa 2 Studio: Ballet Improvers

Sofa 2 Studio: Ballet Improvers

A three-week challenge for Ballet Improvers. Returning to dance classes as an adult feels like coming home! Standing at the barre is like reconnecting with an old friend, and we are so happy you have chosen to take that step with BalletActive.

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Sofa 2 Studio: Ballet Improvers
  • Warm-Up

    It involves some centre work, port de bras and cardio to warm up the body.

    James Muller leads this session with Chris Swithinbank on piano.

  • Week 1: Ballet Vocab | Rond de jambe en l'air

    A rond de jambe en l'air is the circling of the foot from the knee, and it's the progression from a rond de jambe par terre.

    ENB Associate Artist Kate Hartley-Stevens leads this series looking at ballet vocabulary or terminology aimed at improver dancers or those looking to refresh their techniq...

  • Week 1: Dynamic Ballet with Carolyn Bolton | 1 (Improver)

    Explore your dancing to its fullest extent with this dynamic ballet class, looking at different timing and phrasing.

  • Week 1: Dynamic Ballet with Carolyn Bolton | 2 (Improver)

    Work on your musicality and phrasing with this dynamic ballet class from ENBYouthCo Creative Director Carolyn Bolton.

  • Building Ballet Strength

    Natalie Krapf leads this course with Chloe Keneally, Artist with English National Ballet, demonstrating.

    For best results, it is recommended that you repeat this class 1-5 times a week. If this course is too challenging, you can start with our Teen to Adult series, which is ideal for those aged ...

  • Week 2: Pilates with Lucy Lowndes | Pilates Ball

    All the exercises in this class can be taken either with a Pilates Ball or without. Make sure you have a mat or something soft to lie on.

    This class is taught by ENB Associate Artist Lucy Lowndes, with ENB YouthCo dancer Samuel Larsen demonstrating and music by Domenico Angarano.

  • Week 2: Ballet Vocab | Pas de chat

    Learn how to do a pas de chat, or "the step of a cat."

    ENB Associate Artist Kate Hartley-Stevens leads this series looking at ballet vocabulary or terminology aimed at improver dancers or those looking to refresh their technique.

    ENB Associate Artist Emilia Shanley demonstrates with Reina Okada...

  • Week 2: Bitesize Ballet | 1 (Improver)

    Become familiar with the foundations of ballet technique at the barre, that will enable progression, with this beginner class.

    Richard Bermange, former Creative Director of ENBYouthCo, leads this 8-part ballet course, with Natnael Dawit demonstrating and Matt Hartley-Stevens on piano.

    What you'...

  • Week 2: Bitesize Ballet | 2 (Improver)

    Moving into centre practice, this class for young dancers develops technique from the barre into the centre.

    Richard Bermange, Creative Director of ENBYouthCo, leads this 8-part ballet course, with Natnael Dawit demonstrating and Matt Hartley-Stevens on piano.

  • Week 2: Cool Down | Self Care

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

  • Week 3: Pilates with Lucy Lowndes | Elastic Band

    All the exercises in this class can be taken either with an elastic band or without. Make sure you have a mat or something soft to lie on.

    This class is taught by ENB Associate Artist Lucy Lowndes, with ENB YouthCo dancer Samuel Larsen demonstrating and music by Domenico Angarano.

  • Week 3: Bitesize Ballet | 3 (Improver)

    Develop the foundations for turning and pirouettes in this class for beginners and young dancers.

    Richard Bermange, Creative Director of ENBYouthCo, leads this 8-part ballet course, with Natnael Dawit demonstrating and Matt Hartley-Stevens on piano.

  • Week 3: Bitesize Ballet | 4 (Improver)

    Build your ballet strength and technique for centre Allegro, including the elevation and coordination needed for jumping.

    Richard Bermange, Creative Director of ENBYouthCo, leads this 8-part ballet course, with Natnael Dawit demonstrating and Matt Hartley-Stevens on piano.

  • Week 3: Ballet Vocab | Glissade assemblé

    Learn how to do a glissade assemblé, a very popular petit allegro combination.

    ENB Associate Artist Kate Hartley-Stevens leads this series looking at ballet vocabulary or terminology aimed at improver dancers or those looking to refresh their technique.

    ENB Associate Artist Emilia Shanley demon...

  • Week 3: Ballet with Carolyn Bolton: Nutcracker Treat (Beginner - Improver)

    Enjoy this festive Nutcracker-inspired class from home, our special treat for you this Holiday Season. 

    This class is led by ENBYouthCo Creative Director Carolyn Bolton, with ENBYouhCo Dancer Albertine Engelstad demonstrating and Reina Okada on the piano.