Adult Ballet Classes & Lessons - Courses in London
Ballet is the perfect way to gracefully strengthen all your important muscle groups, whatever your age or ability. The ballet school at City Lit offers ballet classes for adults of all ages. Our ballet classes take place in our modern ballet dance studios in Covent Garden, London in the daytime, evening or at weekends.
17 courses available
Classical ballet: improversWe will focus on developing ballet technique using barre, centre work and allegro exercises. Suitable for those who have completed our beginner's ballet classes or equivalent and have a good grasp of the basic techniques and terminology.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00- Classical ballet: beginners
Designed for the beginner or for those wanting to go back to basics. Develop knowledge and skill in this enjoyable Ballet class which provides a fun and satisfying way to improve alignment, muscle tone, flexibility and coordination. The classes will also help to improve any other dance styles you might be practicing.
Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Ballet at the barre: online
A live online ballet barre class which you can join from the comfort of your own home.The work you do at the barre is the foundation for all the other work you do as a dancer. Improve your strength, balance and coordination. Not suitable for complete beginners.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Silver Swans ballet class improver plus
This Improvers Plus course will focus on expanding existing knowledge of classical ballet technique, introducing new and more technically challenging vocabulary and movement sequences. Participants will continue to develop their understanding of musicality, artistry and performance as well as gaining the skills and experience to dance as part of a corps de ballet. The improvers plus course is suitable for older leaners 55+ with a minimum of 2 years experience of ballet at improver level.
Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Silver Swans ballet class improversThis improvers course will focus on expanding existing knowledge of ballet technique and vocabulary and is designed to enable you to learn and execute more varied and complex movement sequences. There is an emphasis on delivering ballet technique to facilitate healthy joints, flexibility, movement quality and core strength.
Silver Swans® classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s and the improvers course is suitable for older leaners with at least 1 year of foundation ballet or Silver Swans experience.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00 - Classical ballet: improvers 1Suitable for those who have completed at least one year of ballet classes or an improvers or equivalent elsewhere, and can demonstrate a confident use of classical technique. You will strengthen your classical ballet technique using barre, centre work and allegro exercises. These ballet classes are faster paced and will include more intricate combinations.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £195.00
- Ballet pointe: beginnersThis short course offers you the opportunity to get introduced to pointe work at a pace that allows you to understand how to execute the basic exercises correctly. Working with correct alignment and safely are a focal point and to address any issues and concerns you may have. To get the most out of this course you should have attended regular ballet classes for at least 6 to 12 months.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
- Ballet pointe: improversRefine, stregthen and challenge your pointe work. With expert guidance you will gain greater confindence and build on your technique as we explore more complex combinations at the barre and in the centre. Working safely and with correct alignment are at the core of what we do so to get the most out of this course you should have attended regular ballet classes and pointe work for at least 12-18 months.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00
- Silver Swans ballet barre
Our 60 minute Silver Swans® Ballet Barre class is perfect for those looking to supplement their weekly practice. Suitable for improvers, the course will focus on expanding existing knowledge of ballet technique and vocabulary. You willcontinue to work on achieving greater balance, strength and flexibility as well as increasing technical skills.Students require at least 1 year of Silver Swans experience.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00 - Floor barre: general levelFloor-Barre is a wonderful conditioning programme for everyone, regardless of age and ability. Work through all the important muscle groups while safely supporting the body on the floor. All levels welcome.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
- Men's balletPerfect if you've never taken a ballet class before, or if you did ballet as a child and want to return. This men’s ballet course provides slow and fun training in how to use your body correctly, with a focus on correct placement, stance and posture.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
- Classical ballet: improvers 2We will continue developing ballet technique through barre, centre work and allegro exercises. Suitable for those who have been practicing for some time and have a strong grasp of techniques and terminology.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00
- Ballet body conditioningBallet body conditioning combines specifically sequenced exercises including elements of barre, floor work and centre practice and is designed to complement studies in ballet and acting. Ideal for those who already have good physical awareness and have studied a dance discipline at a basic level.Full fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £195.00
- Absolute beginners ballet
Absolute Beginners is designed for the complete beginner. If you have never danced before, we recommend this course as an introduction to classical ballet technique. You will develop knowledge and skill as you are guided through the basic ballet positions and movements that will help you to improve your posture, coordination and strength.
Keeley Street
Thu 29 Oct 2026Martin WimpressFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - Ballet at the barre
The work you do at the ballet barre is the foundation for all the other work you do as a dancer. Improve your strength, balance and coordination. Not suitable for beginners.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £125.00
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