Hello dance lovers! 

We came "Back to School!" Exciting! We got off to a wonderful start of the Autumn Term complete with many new faces, new classes, old favourites, and are regular classes are back at Arts Ed. Everything feels good and is balancing out nicely for this autumn.

I wanted to day hello and to welcome you all and to welcome our new dancing friends. I have a guest blog from Johanna Saarinen " Jo" to post next about the beautiful experiences that were had this summer on the Dance Intensive Week.

If you want to try something new this term please do not rule out the following:

Monday at 12.35pm- Gentle Yoga & Stretch- great for injury prevention, over well-being, perfect to take after Mark's Ballet class!
I can tell you that as a former dancer with a reconstructed knee, arthritic hips, and basic wear and tear pains finding Chihiro's method of teaching is like finding a pot of golden longevity! After her class my body is far less stiff, in far less discomfort, my mind is clear, my breathing expanded, and there is space inside of my body! It is like an internal massage, really. Please come along and try one this month on 
23, 30 September and 7, 14 October.

Monday at 10.30am at Canada Waters with Beatrice
A fantastic, dynamic, challenging, fun, and inspiring Int/Adv Ballet Class. Please help to spread the news!

Tuesday at 12.35pm- Jo's fierce Barre Work-Out/ Barre Fitness

It is a very dynamic dance based work out which will focuses on strengthening, toning, balancing, and stretching using Jo’s expertise and the expansive dance studio and the ballet barres.

This is a fun, effective, and affordable way to tone, strengthen, lengthen out, get your heart rate up, work on balance and keep fit using dance and classical ballet barre techniques. Jo is a highly experienced former dancer and professional teacher with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, and is eager to share her knowledge and skills with you. Book in soon! You will not regret it. The class is suitable for all levels. All class material can be adapted by Jo for individual needs. 

Wednesday at 10.15am- "ContempBallet" our own unique blend of Classical ballet and Contemporary Dance created and led by Mark Kelly utilising his experience as a professional dancer with both The Scottish Ballet and with Rambert Dance Company. Mark brings along his dance knowledge, great array of spot-on music, and his calm and encouraging approach for all to enjoy dancing/moving.

This has elements of a Classical Ballet Barre with additional release work of the torso, off centre balancing, centre foot work and whole body exercises plus large sweeping dance phrases using the large airy dance studio. It is fun and effective on its own but also brilliant to tag on to the Int/ Ballet afterwards. Your technique, awareness, reach of potential can expand greatly! Time to SOAR!

Wednesday at 7.45pm- Our Ballroom and Latin Dance classes will on 25th September with Anca due to work commitments she now has. We hope to welcome her back another time to and wish her all the best with her endeavors! Thanks, Anca! 

In its place, Jo will be offering a fun new dance class Lyrical Jazz/ Contemporary class. A well structured class with a thorough warm up for the whole body, free flowing sequences and bits of Broadway shows and West End Musicals. Sure to be a new hit at Ballet4Life!

Our regular adult dance classes/courses include:

Beginner Ballet Courses, Drop-in adult ballet for all levels, 50+ Ballet #silverswans, 50+ Dance, Contemporary Dance, Pointe, Character Dance, Repertory, Masterclasses and Workshops.

Our running costs increased, but we have kept our prices frozen and want you to feel the classes are easily accessible and you are happy with all Ballet4Life has to offer each day of the week.

See you soon in the studio,

Thanks for your custom,

Donna