Adults Pointe Classes

Beginner+ Pointe Class

Wednesdays, 7.45 - 9pm (The Place, 16 Flaxman Terrace, Kings Cross, London, WC1H 9AT)

Next term dates: Wednesdays, 8 January - 26 March 2025 (Buy the 12-week course or book a drop-in class HERE)

Student Gloria snapped in our Coppelia Masterclass, Oct 2019

A class specifically designed for those who those who are preparing for pointe work, completely new to Pointe work or keen to keep working on foundational pointe technique. Start or progress your pointe work in an appropriately paced class. A key focus of these lessons is helping dancers to identify their personal development areas, manage their hypermobility and prevent injury.

Lessons will begin with pre-pointe exercises which develop ankle strength, stability and establish correct placement. The pointe exercises will predominantly focus on warm-up exercises and beginner barre work. We will gradually progress to basic centre exercises. Exercises can always be modified or adapted to suit different levels of experience.

[Please note, participants should have been taking ballet for a minimum of a year, have an active weekly ballet practice and should seek teacher approval to attend this class. Pointe shoes should have been professionally fitted, though are not a pre-requisite for attendance].

Intermediate Pointe Class

Mondays, 7 - 8.15pm (The Place, 16 Flaxman Terrace, Kings Cross, London, WC1H 9AT)

Next term dates: Mondays, 6 January - 24 March 2025 (Buy the 13-week course or book a drop-in class HERE)

Intermediate student Salome, Summer Intensive, June 2023

These lessons are designed for students who who have acquired a solid foundation in their pointe work and are looking to progress their practice. These classes will refine your existing skills and help you to tackle slightly more challenging exercises at the barre and in the centre. Combinations will be longer and more complex than our introductory pointe classes. We will work on executing centre choreography, travelling sequences and work towards pirouettes.

We know advancing your pointe work can be daunting. This class provides a nurturing and supportive space where we encourage you to venture beyond your comfort zone in a safe way.

[Please note, participants should be have an active weekly ballet practice and should seek approval from LBC to attend this class]

 

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