Adult Ballet Wimbledon

General Level: Tuesday 2.15 - 3.30pm

in Studio 2, Nuffield Health, Wimbledon

SPACES AVAILABLE

Beginner Level: Tuesday 4.00 - 5.00pm

in Studio 2, Nuffield Health, Wimbledon

**NEW CLASS STARTING 15/07/2025**

Ballet Club : Thursday 2.15 - 3.30pm

in Studio 2, Nuffield Health, Wimbledon

SPACES AVAILABLE

Intermediate Level: Thursday 7.00 - 8.15pm 

in Studio 2, Nuffield Health, Wimbledon

SPACES AVAILABLE

General Level : Thursday 8.20 - 9.35pm

in Studio 2, Nuffield Health, Wimbledon 

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Garner Academy of Dance

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

Highly recommended course! Ben Garner is a superb dancer with high expectations for his students. The atmosphere is friendly and progress is visible every lesson.

Catherine Morin
Adult Ballet

Ben Garner ARAD, Dip PDTD, AISTD

BEN GARNER

Professional dancer and teacher

Ben is a professional dancer and has over 25 years of teaching experience dating back to helping his mother run her school – the Joy Nicholson Studios in Manchester.

Ben’s professional career as a ballet dancer included working with 3 British ballet companies – Lewis London Ballet Company, Ballet Creations of London and Adonais Ballet Company. During his career as a dancer in musical theatre he was in the cast of 8 West End productions including Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Oklahoma! and Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang. His film and TV appearances include the Phantom of the Opera film, Blue Peter and the Royal Variety Show.

He has taught at vocational dance schools including Rambert School of Ballet, Tring Park School for Performing Arts, Guildford School of Acting, Urdang Academy, Young Dancers’ Academy and Stageworks Studios. He has been the Company Manager and most recently the Marketing Manager of the award-winning English Youth Ballet. 

Location

The classes take place at Nuffield Health Gym.  Studio 2 is a beautiful dance studio with sprung floors, mirrors and barres. When you arrive at reception please mention that you are there for a ballet class and you'll be shown through. 

BEGINNERS LEVEL BALLET

Tuesdays 16.00 - 17.00 (Studio 2)

BALLET CLUB

Thursdays 14.15 - 15.30 (Studio 2)

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL BALLET 

Thursdays 19.00 - 20.15 (Studio 2)

GENERAL LEVEL BALLET 

Tuesdays 14.15 - 15.30 (Studio 2)

Thursdays 20.20 - 21.35 (Studio 2)

Address

Nuffield Health Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QB.

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