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.

  • Ballet with Richard Bermange | 1

    Fine-tune your ballet technique with this Improver level class focusing on barre work with an emphasis on posture.

    Richard Bermange leads this 8-part series aimed at dancers who have already grasped the basics of ballet and are looking to improve their technique further. Anna-Babette Winkler and...

  • Ballet with Kate Hartley-Stevens: Barre & Centre | 1 (Improver)

    This stand-alone class is led by Kate Hartley-Stevens, with Chloe Keneally, an Artist of English National Ballet, demonstrating and Chris Swithinbank on piano.

  • Ballet with Nicky Henshall | Spine Release & Opening Up

    Nicky Henshall, former Artist with English National Ballet, leads this class with ENBYouthCo member Alex Barrington demonstrating and Matt Gregory on piano.

  • Cool Down | Self Care

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

  • Ballet Warm-Ups: Turn-Out

    Warm-up before class with this session to activate your turn-out muscles, improving the rotation of your hip flexors and stabilising your pelvis.

    Crystal Costa, former First Soloist of English National Ballet, leads this 6-part series of short 10-minute exercises to wake up the muscles in specif...

  • Ballet Technique with Renato Paroni de Castro | 1

    Renato Paroni de Castro, Ballet Master at English National Ballet, leads this session to improve ballet technique, focusing on first position at the barre.

    Inspired by the teachings of Margaret Black and Christina Bernal, this first session focuses on first position barre and offers breakdown ex...

  • Ballet with Kate Hartley-Stevens: Barre & Centre | 2 (Improver)

    This stand-alone class is led by Kate Hartley-Stevens, with Chloe Keneally, an Artist of English National Ballet, demonstrating and Chris Swithinbank on piano.

  • Ballet with Richard Bermange | 2

    In this class, develop your centre practice and transference of weight.

    Richard Bermange leads this 8-part series aimed at dancers who have already grasped the basics of ballet and are looking to improve their technique further.

    Anna-Babette Winkler and William Simmons, Artists with English Na...

  • Ballet Technique with Renato Paroni de Castro | 2

    Join Ballet Master Renato Paroni de Castro for the second instalment of his masterclass on ballet technique, moving beyond the first position to focus on fifth position and transference of weight.

    Inspired by the teachings of Margaret Black and Christina Bernal, this session is suitable for thos...

  • Barre: Pliés and Rises

    Mayumi Ganley, former Ballet Mistress at English National Ballet, leads this class. Adriana Lizardi and Emilia Cadorin, both Artists with English National Ballet, demonstrate with Matt Gregory on piano.

  • Ballet with Crystal Costa | 1

    Dance with expansiveness in this class which includes warm-up, full barre and finishes in the centre.

    Crystal Costa, former First Soloist with English National Ballet, leads this ballet course for Intermediate to Advanced dancers to get back in the studio and back on stage.

    Artist of the Compa...

  • Ballet Technique with Renato Paroni de Castro | 3

    Start to focus on centre work, port de bras and epaulement in this third masterclass with Renato Paroni de Castro, Ballet Master at English National Ballet.

    Inspired by the teachings of Margaret Black and Christina Bernal, this session is recommended for those at an intermediate to advanced prof...

  • Cool Down Hips and Mobility with James Muller

    A post workout cool down session with a focus on opening the hips, and stretching.