Home›Dance classes›Ballet Classes›Ballet Classes – Pointe Improvers Ballet Classes - Pointe Improvers BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Our Ballet Classes - Pointe Improvers focuses on advancing and refining the skills you have already acquired on pointe. This course is designed for dancers who have already developed a foundational proficiency in pointe technique and are ready to progress with the expert guidance of our tutors. The course focuses on refining and advancing the skills you have already acquired on pointe and will enhance your ability to perform movements on pointe with increased strength, stability, and artistry. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Advance your pointe work with greater strength, control and artistry as you move beyond the barre with confidence. Build on your existing pointe experience in a supportive class setting Strengthen your feet and ankles for more confident pointe work Improve ankle mobility, flexibility, turnout and alignment Develop greater control as you transition from barre to centre Refine foot articulation and technical precision on pointe Build confidence moving with more musicality and expressive quality Train safely with expert tutor guidance Continue progressing your classical ballet technique with greater assurance Pointe Technique Refinement Advance and refine the pointe skills you have already developed, building greater technical confidence and control. Foot and Ankle Strength Continue strengthening the feet and ankles to support safer, more secure pointe work. Mobility and Flexibility Develop ankle mobility and flexibility, helping your pointe work feel more supported and expressive. Turnout and Alignment Focus on turnout, placement and alignment to improve stability, balance and technical accuracy. Barre to Centre Work Progress from supported barre exercises into centre practice as your strength and confidence develop. Artistry and Musicality Explore expressiveness, artistry, musicality and movement quality while dancing on pointe. What to bring with you Please bring both flat ballet shoes and pointe shoes to the class. Please also bring your chosen form of foot preparation to ensure that your feet will be protected and comfortable in your shoes for the duration of the class. With Pointe shoes we recommend having a professional Pointe shoe fitting - you can do this in London at one of the following stores: Freed of London, Bloch, The Pointe Shoe Centre or Dancia Also please remember to bring ribbon and elastic. With Pointe classes it is important to look after your feet; we recommend purchasing some of the following: animal wool, ouch pouches, toe pads and tape. Course Enquiry Register Your Interest We’ll contact you when new class dates become available. First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Register Your Interest 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, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG. 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 places on the same course. INDUSTRY TUTORS City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance. 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) Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest 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. Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest
