We have classes from age 2 and a half, and offer a trial class before committing to a full term. For more information, please hover over the sections below, or download our "Current Information" sheet at the bottom of the page.
We begin with 10-15 minutes of tap which is fun and loud! Through the tap the pupil is made aware of rhythm and co-ordination which continues into their ballet, where the basic steps are learnt. Working on placement and muscle control, linking movement to music.
There are also opportunities to take ballet exams in the Cecchetti method and perform in our biannual show.
Class begins at the barre for 15-20 minutes, to provide us with a strong foundation for the remaining 30 minutes in the centre, working on pirouettes, leaps and jumps.
Older pupils are expected to arrive 10 minutes early to warm up and stretch before class.
finding our feet, literally, together! We will all respect each other and not worry if our legs do
not go as high as the person’s in front, or if our body is not like Darcey Bussell’s!
Above all, ballet is a wonderful, full-body work out, and we'd love to have you join our classes.
The ABC Ballet School classes are all taught using the Cecchetti method.
"When I was at ballet school we had the opportunity to study several methods in ballet. What I liked about the Cecchetti method was the use of the 'Port De Bras' (arms), head, and the upper body. They all had a place to be when executing the different steps. I found this extremely useful when auditioning for ballet companies.
You had to pick up the steps really quickly or you were 'out'. I only had to concentrate on the steps as the rest of my body followed due to the Cecchetti training. The 'open lines' also helped when performing and I found moving into Contemporary Dance easy because of it."
- Miss Alison
Classes look slightly different at the moment due to the Coronavirus pandemic: for a more detailed summary of how we are continuing with ballet, please click the link below:
Alternatively for more detailed information, please visit our "Parents' Corner" page.