Ballet pointe: beginners
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Location: Keeley Street
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- Course Code: DDP150
- Dates: 24/09/24 - 03/12/24
- Time: 13:30 - 14:30
- Taught: Tue, Daytime
- Duration: 10 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Abigail Bulfin
Course Code: DDP150
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Duration: 10 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This is a introductory course to pointe work. We will work at strengthening the ankles, feet and core and introduce the basics at the barre, including rises, releve's, echappe's, bourree's and courus.
What will we cover?
How to strengthen and point your feet, tendu and dégagés wearing pointe shoes, relevés on one and on two legs, relevés passes, echappés, pas de bourrées and courus.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Rise onto the pointe with correct alignment
Demonstrate increased strength in the feet and ankles
Recognise how the feet are used for pointe work
Perform on two feet as well as one foot.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is suitable for people with a basic knowledge of classical ballet but not for complete beginners.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This is a practical dance class. Class will be taught mainly at the ballet barre with exercises given to practice outside of class.
HEALTH CHECK
You may or may not be asked to participate in rigorous activity from time to time. Please consider whether you could do this, if you are in any doubt consult a medical practitioner.
As part of the course content, your tutor may record your image for initial and ongoing assessment purposes. You are entitled to decline to participate in the recording of your image.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
You will need pointe shoes for this class. If you are not sure whether you got the right fit from the shop, do not sew on the ribbons and elastics so we can check and you can exchange your shoes if necessary. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the department.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Continue with this class or or try one of our many other dance courses.
Abby trained at Central School of Ballet and went on to perform with The London Ballet Company for five years. She has since built up a varied professional career as a freelance dancer, choreographer and teacher. After a back injury threatened to end her career Abby realised the huge positive impact Pilates had on her recovery and went on to train as an instructor with the world renowned Alan Herdman. Abby decided to combine her love of ballet and passion to help dancers train in a safe and healthy way by opening her own Ballet Academy and Pilates studio where she teaches children and adults of all ages. Abby is a Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher and is currently furthering her teacher training with The Royal Ballet School. She is also delighted to have returned to Central School of Ballet as a member of the Junior School ballet faculty and regularly teaches on Central’s Summer Intensives and half term courses.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.