Ballet Classes in Dorset
We offer a range of ballet classes for children, adults, beginners and RAD Exam students. Adult clases are at the Portland YMCA Dance Studio and Children's classes are at Portland Community Venue (Portland, Dorset).
What is Ballet?
The term "ballet" originates from the Italian word ballare (to dance). Ballet
began in the Italian court which used intricate, formal dance steps.Catherine de' Medici brought these Italian court dances to France, where they evolved into ballet de cour (court ballet). Louis XIV (KIng of France from 1643-1715), also known as the "Sun King"was a dancer and patron who founded the first ballet school, the Académie Royale de Danse, in 1661 . The five foot positions and the turned-out leg were established in the French court.
Our Ballet Classes
Children's Ballet Classes
We use the RAD syllabus as the foundation. Basic ballet positions and movements are introduced and creative dance is woven into the lesson.
Performance pieces for all ages are also learnt in class.
Beginner Adult Ballet/Silver Swans Classes
This class is perfect for those who have never done ballet and for those who are returning after a long break from ballet. Based on RAD syllabus work.
Class structure:
Gentle warm up exercises in the centre
Barre work -covers all the fundamental barre exercises
Centre work-build on barre with extra focus on arm positions and steps encouraging artistry and co ordination of the whole body.
Movements involving basic turns or jumps are offered as an option but are replaced by alternative movements where appropriate.
Involvement in Performances is on offer but is optional!
Improvers/Intermediate Classes
This class uses the RAD syllabi work as the basis with additional
choreography to extend repertoire and encourage artistry and increase technical ability and with the option to take part in Performances.
‘Allegro’ and ‘Pirouettes’ included.
Advanced Classes
The RAD Advanced syllabi is used as the foundation and choreographed pieces are learnt with the option of involvement in performances.
Pointe Classes
This class is designed for those with previous experience of Pointe work.
Exercises are set to suit the different levels of participants up to and
including Advanced.
Exams
RAD exams are an option-from 5 yrs up to & including Advanced 2.
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