Ballet is the perfect discipline to develop posture, alignment, strength, flexibility, coordination and grace.
If you are new to Ballet then our Ballet Classes for Beginners are the perfect way to start your journey. These ballet lessons are also suitable for those of you seeking to refresh your skills.
Our Beginners lessons provide a fun introduction to Ballet. They will cover basic ballet principles in a supportive environment. Ballet terminology will be explained and demystified. The classes will cover barre work, centre practice, allegro (jumps), pirouettes (turns) and some choreographed phrases.
The course is available in two different formats: weekly evening sessions taken over a number of weeks, or a one full-day intensive introduction to ballet.
The classes are held in central London dance studios and are suitable for absolute beginners.
BALLET CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS CONTENT
Exact course content may differ depending on the duration of the course, your individual needs and those of the group. However, topics covered will generally include:
- Establish basic ballet vocabulary and the purpose of each exercise
- Develop strength, flexibility and better posture
- Improve coordination
- Broaden awareness of the body in space
- Put techniques into practice by mastering simple choreographic phrases
You will be given friendly feedback and support from your tutor throughout the course.
Not sure what to wear? Don't worry! We've got you covered with our definitive guide on what to wear to a ballet class.
A few words from our students
I started beginners ballet this year at the age of 48 and after 3 rounds of beginners, I now feel ready to move up to improvers.
AMAZING. Can't wait to take improvers! Very professional and overall exceptional teacher. I've learnt so much!
Great teacher. Brings a joy to the experience of ballet as well as explaining technique in an understandable way for beginners.
The teacher could not have been more in tune with the class. We did so much more than I was expecting to and the day went SO quickly!
Iconic location and the tutor was brilliant! Took the class a really long way in a short space of time. Very encouraging.
Very relaxed environment with individualised training. It was lovely to have a tutor who believed in our ability.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
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| 30 May - 18 Jul | Tue | 17:15-18:25 | 8 weeks | Iris Allain | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £128.00
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| 30 May - 11 Jul | Tue | 18:30-19:45 | 7 weeks | Sophia Priolo | WAC Arts | £140.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 1 Jun - 13 Jul | Thu | 18:30-19:45 | 7 weeks | Ines Carvalho | Sadler's Wells | £140.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Jun - 24 Jul | Mon | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Julian Nichols | Mountview, South London | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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The Benefits of Ballet
City Academy ballet tutor, Georgia Heighway, writes about why taking up ballet in your spare time could just be the best thing you ever do. Ballet has a great number of physical, mental and social benefits.
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| 30 May - 18 Jul | Tue | 17:15-18:25 | 8 weeks | Iris Allain | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £128.00
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| 30 May - 11 Jul | Tue | 18:30-19:45 | 7 weeks | Sophia Priolo | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £140.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 1 Jun - 13 Jul | Thu | 18:30-19:45 | 7 weeks | Ines Carvalho | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £140.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Jun - 24 Jul | Mon | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Julian Nichols | Mountview, South London | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Jun | Sat | 10:00-15:30 | 1 day | Maksym Shpachynskyi | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £72.00
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| 26 Jun - 14 Aug | Mon | 17:15-18:30 | 8 weeks | Lydia MacKenzie | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Jul - 27 Aug | Sun | 10:00-11:15 | 8 weeks | Julia Molas | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 12 Jul - 30 Aug | Wed | 18:20-19:35 | 8 weeks | David Murley | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 22 Jul | Sat | 10:00-15:30 | 1 day | Julia Molas | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £80.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 25 Jul - 12 Sep | Tue | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | David Murley | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Aug - 13 Sep | Wed | 19:45-21:10 | 7 weeks | David Murley | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Sep | Sat | 10:00-15:30 | 1 day | Julia Molas | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £80.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Sep - 22 Oct | Sun | 10:00-11:15 | 8 weeks | Maksym Shpachynskyi | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Sep - 23 Oct | Mon | 17:15-18:30 | 8 weeks | Lydia MacKenzie | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Sep - 24 Oct | Tue | 18:30-19:50 | 7 weeks (no class 17 Oct) | Iris Allain | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 6 Sep - 25 Oct | Wed | 19:45-21:00 | 8 weeks | Aneta Zwierzynska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 14 Sep - 16 Nov | Thu | 20:20-21:20 | 10 weeks | Pagan Dorgan | The Tabernacle, Notting Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 20 Sep - 1 Nov | Wed | 19:45-21:10 | 7 weeks | David Murley | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Sep - 14 Nov | Tue | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Sophia Priolo | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Oct - 27 Nov | Mon | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Julian Nichols | Mountview, South London | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 28 Oct | Sat | 10:00-15:30 | 1 day | Julia Molas | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £80.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Oct - 17 Dec | Sun | 10:00-11:15 | 8 weeks | Maksym Shpachynskyi | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Oct - 18 Dec | Mon | 18:35-19:50 | 8 weeks | Lydia MacKenzie | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Nov - 19 Dec | Tue | 18:30-19:50 | 7 weeks | Iris Allain | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Nov - 20 Dec | Wed | 19:45-21:10 | 7 weeks | David Murley | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Dec | Sat | 10:00-15:30 | 1 day | Julia Molas | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £80.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Dec - 7 Feb | Wed | 18:30-19:50 | 7 weeks (no class 27 Dec & 3 Jan) | Anna Kantaraki | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Jan - 20 Feb | Tue | 18:30-19:50 | 7 weeks | Iris Allain | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May - 18 Jul | Tue | 17:15-18:25 | 8 weeks | Iris Allain | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £128.00
20% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 May - 11 Jul | Tue | 18:30-19:45 | 7 weeks | Sophia Priolo | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £140.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 1 Jun - 13 Jul | Thu | 18:30-19:45 | 7 weeks | Ines Carvalho | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £140.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Jun - 24 Jul | Mon | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Julian Nichols | Mountview, South London | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Jun | Sat | 10:00-15:30 | 1 day | Maksym Shpachynskyi | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £72.00
10% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Jun - 14 Aug | Mon | 17:15-18:30 | 8 weeks | Lydia MacKenzie | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Jul - 27 Aug | Sun | 10:00-11:15 | 8 weeks | Julia Molas | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 12 Jul - 30 Aug | Wed | 18:20-19:35 | 8 weeks | David Murley | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 22 Jul | Sat | 10:00-15:30 | 1 day | Julia Molas | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £80.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 25 Jul - 12 Sep | Tue | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | David Murley | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Aug - 13 Sep | Wed | 19:45-21:10 | 7 weeks | David Murley | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Sep | Sat | 10:00-15:30 | 1 day | Julia Molas | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £80.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Sep - 22 Oct | Sun | 10:00-11:15 | 8 weeks | Maksym Shpachynskyi | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Sep - 23 Oct | Mon | 17:15-18:30 | 8 weeks | Lydia MacKenzie | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 5 Sep - 24 Oct | Tue | 18:30-19:50 | 7 weeks (no class 17 Oct) | Iris Allain | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 6 Sep - 25 Oct | Wed | 19:45-21:00 | 8 weeks | Aneta Zwierzynska | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 14 Sep - 16 Nov | Thu | 20:20-21:20 | 10 weeks | Pagan Dorgan | The Tabernacle, Notting Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 20 Sep - 1 Nov | Wed | 19:45-21:10 | 7 weeks | David Murley | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Sep - 14 Nov | Tue | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Sophia Priolo | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Oct - 27 Nov | Mon | 18:30-19:45 | 8 weeks | Julian Nichols | Mountview, South London | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 28 Oct | Sat | 10:00-15:30 | 1 day | Julia Molas | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £80.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 29 Oct - 17 Dec | Sun | 10:00-11:15 | 8 weeks | Maksym Shpachynskyi | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 30 Oct - 18 Dec | Mon | 18:35-19:50 | 8 weeks | Lydia MacKenzie | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 7 Nov - 19 Dec | Tue | 18:30-19:50 | 7 weeks | Iris Allain | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 8 Nov - 20 Dec | Wed | 19:45-21:10 | 7 weeks | David Murley | West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Dec | Sat | 10:00-15:30 | 1 day | Julia Molas | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £80.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Dec - 7 Feb | Wed | 18:30-19:50 | 7 weeks (no class 27 Dec & 3 Jan) | Anna Kantaraki | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Jan - 20 Feb | Tue | 18:30-19:50 | 7 weeks | Iris Allain | Sadler's Wells, EC1 | £160.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833.
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
Cheque - You can also pay by cheque by filling out this form (click here) and posting it to the address above.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
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WAC Arts, Belsize Park
Belsize Park, 213 Haverstock Hill, -
Sadler's Wells, EC1
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Mountview, South London
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Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1
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West London School of Dance, Shepherds Bush
Unit 16, Shaftesbury Centre, 85 Barlby Road, London W10 6BN -
The Tabernacle, Notting Hill
34-35 Powis Square,
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
Our adult Ballet Summer Schools focus on classical ballet techniques, you will also learn ballet history, terminology and excerpts from famous ballets and experience being ‘en Pointe’.
WHAT'S NEXT?
After this course we recommend progressing onto Ballet - Improvers 1, and then onto our more advanced Ballet courses - Ballet Improvers 2 and our Ballet Dance Company.
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