Home›Dance classes›Ballet Classes›Ballet Intensive Beginners – 5 Day Ballet Intensive Beginners – 5 Day BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Kickstart your ballet journey. Over the course of five days, you will embark on a classical ballet journey that will take you from little or no knowledge, to gaining and having more confidence regarding the classical ballet technique. Our daily Ballet Intensive Beginners classes will be taught in a way in which you learn, or refresh your knowledge of, classical ballet terminology and positions of the feet and arms. The tutor will set out structured and technical exercises at a pace suitable for the entire class. Our professionally trained tutors will guide you through to ensure you develop a solid classical ballet foundation while having fun. With the right blend of movement, active learning and repertoire, move through the five days at a pace that has been designed specifically for those new to Ballet. OUR APPROACH You will also have body conditioning classes to assist in warming up the muscles and reinforce your what you learn in ballet class. Iconic ballet repertoire such as, Swan Lake, Giselle and Sleeping Beauty will be introduced to you giving you a taste of the professional dance world. After this intensive course, you will be able to continue your classical ballet dancer journey with more confidence and a stronger foundation while becoming more proficient. BALLET INTENSIVE BEGINNERS COURSE CONTENT: During the course you will: Learn and become more familiar with ballet terminology Develop a more heightened sense of body awareness Build on your stamina and fitness Begin to develop your ability to pick up and retain choreography Gain more confidence Explore the world of classical ballet from within the dance studio 📊 LEVEL Beginners ★ STYLES Classical Ballet with repertory from some of the best known ballets 👤 WHAT TO BRING Ballet flats/socks, wear fitted or slightly loose athletic clothing, refillable water bottle, towel, spare T-shirt/top/leotard YOUR TUTORS Meet some of our regular industry tutors that teach on this course. Lydia MacKenzie Lydia studied at the Central School of Ballet and is a passionate dance teacher. She has performed at the Royal Albert hall in ‘Classical Spectacular’, toured in the Ballet Central Tour and performed in the Corps de Ballet in Bermuda Civic’s Ballet production of Romeo and Juliet. MORE INFO Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Panagiotis has collaborated with many renowned choreographers including Andonis Foniadakis, Christine Gouzelis, Jasmin Vardimon. Pan has lots of experience performing, having danced in Martha Graham’s repertoire. He is part of Jasmin Vardimon Company 2, touring nationally. MORE INFO Ughetta Pratesi Ughetta completed her dance training at Trinity College and works as a freelance dancer and choreographer in London and Italy. She has collaborated with various artists, both as a dancer and movement director, including Danish choreographer Sarah Louise Kristiansen. MORE INFO Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Dance Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 21 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £505.75 15% OFF Book Now 30 Nov 2026 - 04 Dec 2026 Mon 10:00-16:00 5 days (Monday - Friday) Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £595.00 Book Now 21 Sep 21 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 £505.75 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:15% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 30 Nov 30 Nov 2026 - 04 Dec 2026 £595.00 Day:Mon Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:5 days (Monday - Friday) Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Ballet Intensive Beginners – 5 Day' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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Please note bookings are non-transferable after 72 hours.(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. City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions 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. Dance Tutors View Profile
Lydia MacKenzie Lydia studied at the Central School of Ballet and is a passionate dance teacher. She has performed at the Royal Albert hall in ‘Classical Spectacular’, toured in the Ballet Central Tour and performed in the Corps de Ballet in Bermuda Civic’s Ballet production of Romeo and Juliet. MORE INFO
Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Panagiotis has collaborated with many renowned choreographers including Andonis Foniadakis, Christine Gouzelis, Jasmin Vardimon. Pan has lots of experience performing, having danced in Martha Graham’s repertoire. He is part of Jasmin Vardimon Company 2, touring nationally. MORE INFO
Ughetta Pratesi Ughetta completed her dance training at Trinity College and works as a freelance dancer and choreographer in London and Italy. She has collaborated with various artists, both as a dancer and movement director, including Danish choreographer Sarah Louise Kristiansen. MORE INFO
