Home›Fitness & Wellbeing Classes›Fitness›Pilates for Dancers Pilates for Dancers Designed specifically for advanced / intermediate ballet and contemporary dancers, this course uses Pilates to refine your technique from the inside out. You will develop deep core stability, intelligent alignment and fluid mobility that supports demanding choreography without sacrificing artistry. FROM CONDITIONING TO STAGE-READY Core as your engine - Learn to engage the deep abdominals to support the spine and pelvis, so balances, arabesques and développés feel more secure and less tiring on the lower back. Balanced, intelligent strength - Rebalance overworked muscles (turnout rotators, quads, calves) and awaken the often-neglected stabilisers. This helps reduce the risk of overuse injuries and supports a longer, healthier dancing life. Refined alignment and line - Use Pilates principles to improve dynamic alignment, extension and control, allowing you to hold and move through positions with greater ease and clarity. Joint-friendly mobility - Explore controlled, full-range movements that keep your hips, spine and shoulders mobile without aggressive or ballistic stretching. Joint-friendly mobility - Explore controlled, full-range movements that keep your hips, spine and shoulders mobile without aggressive or ballistic stretching. SEE ALL DATES AND BOOK HERE Prime Your Stabilisers for Complex Variations Use targeted mat and reformer sequences to “switch on” stabilising muscles before running a variation. Breathing Technique for Seamless Dance Phrasing Apply Pilates breath patterns to your phrasing so movements feel more fluid, powerful and unforced. Neutral Alignment for Longer, Freer Lines Use awareness of neutral pelvis and shoulder stability to refine port de bras, arabesque lines and turns, reducing gripping and tension. Who This Course Is For Ideal for: advanced / Intermediate ballet and contemporary dancers who want to dance with more strength, precision and longevity, while preserving freedom and artistry in their work. INTERESTED IN OTHER COURSES Looking to build on your Pilates practice or explore other ways to strengthen and energise your body? Try one of these complementary courses: Stretch and Flexibility Classes Barre Fitness Workout Classes Alexander Technique Courses – An Introduction