Home›Dance classes›Ballet Classes›Ballet Taster Classes Ballet Taster Classes BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Ballet is a beautiful and highly technical dance form. It’s also a fun, rewarding way to keep fit, improve posture, and build flexibility. At City Academy, you can experience ballet in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for complete beginners. If you’ve always wanted to try ballet, our Ballet Taster Classes are a great starting point. In just one session, you’ll explore the basics of ballet and discover the joy of movement. Alternatively, join us for a full course in Absolute Beginners Ballet or Beginners Ballet, where you’ll build your skills week by week in a structured and encouraging environment. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE: Discover the grace, strength, and joy of ballet. Try ballet in a friendly, relaxed and beginner-friendly setting Learn the basic posture and movement principles of ballet Improve coordination, body awareness and musicality Experience simple barre work, stretches and steps to music Leave feeling more comfortable, encouraged and inspired to keep moving Enjoy a gentle introduction before joining a full course View Upcoming Classes Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 31 Jul 2026 Fri 19:45-21:00 75 mins Rowan Hicks City Academy, Farringdon £7.50 50% OFF Book Now 07 Aug 2026 Fri 19:45-21:00 75 mins Panagiotis Pavlopoulos City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 14 Aug 2026 Fri 19:30-20:45 75 mins Helen Lee City Academy, Farringdon £7.50 50% OFF Book Now 26 Aug 2026 Wed 19:45-21:00 75 mins Sophie Ford City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 27 Sep 2026 Sun 11:20-12:20 60 mins Rowan Hicks City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 31 Jul 31 Jul 2026 £7.50 Day:Fri Time:19:45-21:00 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Rowan Hicks Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:50% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Aug 07 Aug 2026 £15.00 Day:Fri Time:19:45-21:00 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Aug 14 Aug 2026 £7.50 Day:Fri Time:19:30-20:45 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Helen Lee Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:50% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 26 Aug 26 Aug 2026 £15.00 Day:Wed Time:19:45-21:00 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Sophie Ford Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 27 Sep 27 Sep 2026 £15.00 Day:Sun Time:11:20-12:20 Duration:60 mins Tutor: Rowan Hicks Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Useful Information What is a Ballet Taster Class? A Ballet Taster Class is a one-off, beginner-friendly session designed to give you a first-hand introduction to ballet in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere. What are the benefits of taking a taster before joining a course? A taster lets you experience the teaching style, pace, and class environment before committing to a full course. It builds confidence, helps you understand the basics, and ensures ballet is the right fit for you. Do I need any experience or special clothing? No previous experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and soft ballet shoes or socks will work perfectly for your first class. What comes next? After your taster, you can join our Beginners Ballet Course to continue your learning journey. This structured programme will help you develop your technique, strength, and musicality over several weeks, giving you the confidence to progress further in ballet. Want to learn more? Build on your Ballet taster by continuing with one of the courses below, where you'll develop your technique, strength and confidence. Absolute Beginners – Ballet Ballet Classes – Beginners Absolute Beginners Dance Classes Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Rowan HicksPanagiotis PavlopoulosHelen LeeSophie FordDance Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 31 Jul 2026 Fri 19:45-21:00 75 mins Rowan Hicks City Academy, Farringdon £7.50 50% OFF Book Now 07 Aug 2026 Fri 19:45-21:00 75 mins Panagiotis Pavlopoulos City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 14 Aug 2026 Fri 19:30-20:45 75 mins Helen Lee City Academy, Farringdon £7.50 50% OFF Book Now 26 Aug 2026 Wed 19:45-21:00 75 mins Sophie Ford City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 27 Sep 2026 Sun 11:20-12:20 60 mins Rowan Hicks City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 07 Oct 2026 Wed 19:55-21:10 75 mins Dance Tutors Sadler's Wells £15.00 Book Now 16 Nov 2026 Mon 18:05-19:20 75 mins Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 16 Nov 2026 Mon 19:30-20:45 75 mins Dance Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £15.00 Book Now 31 Jul 31 Jul 2026 £7.50 Day:Fri Time:19:45-21:00 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Rowan Hicks Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:50% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Aug 07 Aug 2026 £15.00 Day:Fri Time:19:45-21:00 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Panagiotis Pavlopoulos Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 14 Aug 14 Aug 2026 £7.50 Day:Fri Time:19:30-20:45 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Helen Lee Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:50% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 26 Aug 26 Aug 2026 £15.00 Day:Wed Time:19:45-21:00 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Sophie Ford Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 27 Sep 27 Sep 2026 £15.00 Day:Sun Time:11:20-12:20 Duration:60 mins Tutor: Rowan Hicks Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 07 Oct 07 Oct 2026 £15.00 Day:Wed Time:19:55-21:10 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: Sadler's Wells BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Nov 16 Nov 2026 £15.00 Day:Mon Time:18:05-19:20 Duration:75 mins Tutor: Dance Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Nov 16 Nov 2026 £15.00 Day:Mon Time:19:30-20:45 Duration:75 mins 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 Taster Classes' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * PAYMENT OPTIONS 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 4RNCheque - 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 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. 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. Ballet Summer School Our adult Ballet Summer School and Intensive courses are perfect for those looking to train in a longer, more intensive format. Focus on classical ballet techniques, learn ballet history, terminology and excerpts from famous ballets and work towards being ‘en Pointe’. FIND OUT MORE City Academy, Farringdon Closest Station: Farringdon Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden View Details Get Directions Sadler's Wells Step-free access Lift Toilet Parking Closest Station: Rosebery Avenue Closest Bus Stop: Sadlers Wells Theatre View Details Get Directions Ballet Summer School Our adult Ballet Summer School and Intensive courses are perfect for those looking to train in a longer, more intensive format. Focus on classical ballet techniques, learn ballet history, terminology and excerpts from famous ballets and work towards being ‘en Pointe’. FIND OUT MORE 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. 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