Dates:
Thu 28 Nov 2024 5:00pm
Thu 05 Dec 2024 5:00pm
Thu 12 Dec 2024 5:00pm
Class times: Thursdays 5.00-6.00pm
About
Class description: This is an introduction to the Ballet technique in a friendly and fun class. Learn the basic steps and how to perform them. Ballet tones and lengthens muscles and aids posture. Dance City offers high quality, fun classes with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, without the pressure of exams.
Targets: lower body, arms, core and posture.
Who is it for? 18+yrs. no experience necessary
What should I wear? Something you can move comfortably in. Ballet shoes are recommended but not necessary, socks are fine.
What should I bring? Just yourself and some water.
Teacher: Amy Becke
Amy gained her BA Hons degree from Ballet West Scotland in 2019. During her time at the school, Amy was offered an apprenticeship with the Ballet West Scotland Touring Company where she travelled to Malaysia to perform Swan Lake. Amy completed her RAD Advanced Two receiving a high distinction. Amy then went on to study for a year at Ballet Cymru on their pre-professional programme, before moving back home to South Shields to complete her Masters here at Dance City. Since graduating, Amy has worked with North East based companies as a freelance dancer and performance Artist.
Amy's Ballet classes are influenced by her varied training. Studying mainly in Ballet, learning the Royal Academy of Dance and Vaganova Methods, before focusing on Contemporary and Physical Theatre styles. Over the last two and a half years teaching in the Northeast, Amy has developed an outline for her classes which values strength, support and enjoyment.
Please let the ticket office know if you have any additional needs, if you feel comfortable in doing so. If you are pregnant, have an injury or an existing medical condition we would recommend that you seek professional advice before attending a class.
Targets: lower body, arms, core and posture.
Who is it for? 18+yrs. no experience necessary
What should I wear? Something you can move comfortably in. Ballet shoes are recommended but not necessary, socks are fine.
What should I bring? Just yourself and some water.
Teacher: Amy Becke
Amy gained her BA Hons degree from Ballet West Scotland in 2019. During her time at the school, Amy was offered an apprenticeship with the Ballet West Scotland Touring Company where she travelled to Malaysia to perform Swan Lake. Amy completed her RAD Advanced Two receiving a high distinction. Amy then went on to study for a year at Ballet Cymru on their pre-professional programme, before moving back home to South Shields to complete her Masters here at Dance City. Since graduating, Amy has worked with North East based companies as a freelance dancer and performance Artist.
Amy's Ballet classes are influenced by her varied training. Studying mainly in Ballet, learning the Royal Academy of Dance and Vaganova Methods, before focusing on Contemporary and Physical Theatre styles. Over the last two and a half years teaching in the Northeast, Amy has developed an outline for her classes which values strength, support and enjoyment.
Please let the ticket office know if you have any additional needs, if you feel comfortable in doing so. If you are pregnant, have an injury or an existing medical condition we would recommend that you seek professional advice before attending a class.
