Enrol in a ballet course with professional dancer/teacher - Ben Garner.  Ballet is an exquisite artform to enjoy, study and discover. Courses help tone, increase fitness and develop posture, balance, flexibility and coordination. Ben’s classes are taught in a welcoming, fun and non-competitive environment.  

BALLET CLUB is an uplifting weekly ballet class.   It is suitable for beginners and for those with previous experience.  The content of the class is modified to suit people with injuries or mobility conditions.  It is also a great way to connect socially with people with a shared interest as there are opportunities for social activities e.g. our weekly coffee after class in Bill's and theatre visits to watch dance.

GENERAL LEVEL BALLET is suitable for those with a relatively small amount of experience and students returning after many years away from the art form and wishing to ease back into ballet. You will learn and revise the basic steps and terminology both on and off the barre. Much content of the class is differentiated to accommodate the differing levels of experience of the students. Classes always end with enjoyable, choreographic combinations which are guaranteed to send the students home on a high.  

BEGINNER LEVEL BALLET - new class starting 15/07/2025

Discover the beauty and joy of ballet. The class is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.  Students are introduced to the fundamentals of classical ballet in a supportive, relaxed environment. Improve posture, flexibility, and coordination while building confidence and strength. No experience needed—just enthusiasm and a willingness to try!

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL BALLET is suitable for dancers with a few years of experience.  If you have experienced any of the dance association syllabi (e.g. RAD, ISTD, IDTA, BBO etc.) then the level of this class could be compared to 'Intermediate'.  Exercises at this level will be longer and less repetitive and a greater range of steps will be studied. The classes end with choreographic combinations to develop dance and performance quality.

The classes run almost every week of the year - apart from the latest exceptions:

Tuesdays - n/a

Thursdays - n/a