Welcome to our free, online classes!
Over the next few months we will be adding new classes for different levels.
Intermediate Level Ballet Class
Health & Safety notice:
These classes are for you to follow along with at home and you do so at your own risk.
Please make sure you have enough space to move your arms and legs without coming into contact with anything.
Wear comfortable clothing that does not restrict your movement.
If you don’t have a barre, use something secure like a countertop or heavy chair.
If you don’t have ballet shoes you can wear socks or dance barefoot.
Intermediate Level Ballet
Arranged & taught by Cira Robinson
Demonstration by Marie-Astrid Mence
Duration: 63 minutes
Streaming: This class has been filmed for web only distribution. 4K quality options to follow soon.
This class is suitable for students of Intermediate Level and above. Feel free to adapt any exercise that is too challenging by performing it more slowly, or with low legs or by staying on the whole foot instead of demi pointe. Please also adapt any exercises you need to if your dance space is restrictive.
If you enjoyed our class and would like to make a donation of any size, you can do so using the link below.
Beginner Level Ballet Class
Beginner Ballet (recommended for adults or young people with some dance experience)
Arranged & taught by Cira Robinson
Demonstrated by Alexander Fadayiro
Duration: 57 minutes
Streaming: This class has been filmed for web only distribution. 4K quality options to follow soon. We experienced some audio issues while recording this video, and you may prefer to lower the volume for the first half of the class.
This class is suitable for adult beginners. Don’t worry about understanding the terminology used. Follow along and go back if you need to! Feel free to adapt any exercise that is too challenging by performing it more slowly. Please also adapt any exercises you need to if your dance space is restrictive.
Pour nos amis francophone, voici un cours de danse classique à domicile par la danseuse française de Ballet Black, Marie-Astrid Mence!
For our French and French-speaking friends: a ballet class from French Ballet Black dancer, Marie-Astrid Mence.
Join our Circle of Friends
Ballet Black is Britain’s most diverse and daring ballet company. Not only do we advocate for black and Asian dancers, we are also one of the most prolific commissioners of new work in the country. As part of our Circle of Friends, you will be making a valuable contribution to the sustainability of our small yet hugely significant company, and will be supporting our on-going commitment to dancers, choreographers, and aspiring students from our Junior School and Associate Programme.
Ballet Black is Britain’s most diverse and daring ballet company. Not only do we advocate for black and Asian dancers, we are also one of the most prolific commissioners of new work in the country. As part of our Circle of Friends, you will be making a valuable contribution to the sustainability of our small yet hugely significant company, and will be supporting our on-going commitment to dancers, choreographers, and aspiring students from our Junior School and Associate Programme. Our Friends benefit from a range of exclusive activities, including watching company class, being invited to behind-the-scenes events such as rehearsals or choreographic insights, and an invitation to the annual Company Party.
By joining our Circle of Friends you will become an integral part of Ballet Black’s incredibly exciting future!
Thandie Newton OBE
Patron, Ballet Black