Specialised Classes with Holistic Ballet

Venue: Online or at The Mews, London, E3 4TS

Level: general

Dates: see below

Before making your payment, please read the terms and conditions.

Class Benefits

These special-themed classes focus on a particular area of ballet technique, except for the studio Pilates class, which helps to condition your body to be able to work more efficiently in your ballet classes.

Online Classes

Even if we are working online, I can watch you intensely and point out individual and common mistakes.

The class is interactive and you can ask questions.

Additionally, you will be able to re-watch the class with the recording that will be available for three days after the class.

Or, if you cannot attend live, you can catch up in your own time.

Studio Classes

The semi-private classes, with a maximum of six students (plus Herbert my cat), further provide adjustments and modifications for the level you are at.

The atmosphere is friendly and encouraging as we are all struggling together.

Upcoming classes:

ONLINE

21st February: Grand Jeté

You can find the grand jeté in every ballet; it is an expression of powerful emotion. To master this movement, it’s essential to understand the steps that lead into it.

If you are participating in the Mytha Workshop, be sure to take advantage of this class. Even if you aren't, the grand jeté is an important skill for every dance student.

This class are included in your subscription. It is also available individually.

7th February: Safe & Effective Jumping Technique

Jumping is fun! To ensure that jumps are not only fun but also safe, particularly during the landing, and effective during takeoff, it's essential to have strong lower leg muscles and good technical skills.

This class serves as preparation for the Grand Jeté masterclass and the Myrtha Workshop. However, it is also beneficial for all adult dancers who want to enhance their experience during the allegro sections of their classes.

This class qualifies for a discount if you bought a subscription. If you did not receive the discount coupon in an email please email me.

The Mews

currently, no classes are scheduled

Holistic Ballet class at The Mews

What to expect:

video footage (online)
focusing on alignment and technique
individual corrections
emphasis on the subject of the individual class
connection with like-minded people
Qs & As

The concept of 'General Level' Classes

'General level', in my opinion, means all but complete beginners should be able to participate and benefit from the class. Therefore, the combinations need to be for the most part simple in choreography, but as my teacher used to say 'Simple does not mean easy.'. What does this look like practically?

If we take an example of a battement tendu exercise, depending on which stage you are in your ballet training, you work on different aspects:

absolute beginner: remembering the combination
beginner: learning that a tendu is brushing a straight leg out and in whilst pointing the foot
advanced beginner: improving the coordination of the gesture foot whilst keeping the pelvis still
intermediate: concentrating on the gesture foot and leg, the alignment of the standing leg, pelvis, and spine
advanced: all of the above, plus core, upper body, and arm positioning, musicality
professional: small cues of all of the above but mainly feeling (rather than thinking) the integrity of the movement

Please note that Herbert the cat will be in the studio. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.