Spring Term Dates
Term: 22nd April – 26th July 2025
Half term: 26th May – 1st June 2025
Length: 13 weeks + half term week
Introduce your child to the beautiful world of ballet with our engaging and fun-filled ballet classes, specially designed for kids aged 6 to 11. Our classes focus on developing coordination, balance, and flexibility, while fostering a love for dance in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Children will learn the basic positions, movements, and techniques of classical ballet, all while enjoying creative activities that stimulate their imagination and musicality. Each session is carefully crafted to be age-appropriate, ensuring that young dancers build confidence, discipline, and a strong foundation in dance.
This class is designed for dedicated young dancers who are preparing for or have just begun their pointe work. Students will focus on strengthening their feet, ankles, and core, which are crucial for safe and successful pointe work. The class will start with a structured warm-up, followed by pre-pointe exercises that emphasize proper alignment, balance, and foot articulation.
The class will include basic pointe exercises at the barre, with an emphasis on developing strength and control. Dancers will learn proper technique for rising onto pointe, as well as how to execute basic movements while maintaining correct form.
Eloise Shepherd-Taylor is a versatile professional ballet dancer based in Central London. She began her vocational training at the age of 11, studying at institutions including The Royal Ballet School, London Vocational Ballet School, and Central School of Ballet. Upon graduating, she secured a professional contract with the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, where she danced for two years before returning to the UK to join Northern Ballet. In 2021, Eloise was offered a contract with English National Ballet but chose instead to pursue new opportunities beyond the stage.
In addition to her stage work, Eloise has performed as a dancer in film and television, with appearances in Bridgerton and The Forsyte Saga. She also works as an agency-represented model, personal trainer, ballet coach, and is currently undertaking a full-time BSc (Hons) in Medicine.
Passionate about both movement and medicine, Eloise brings a unique perspective to dancers’ physical and mental well-being. Drawing on her elite performance background, she aspires to become a leading medical practitioner in the professional sports and performing arts industries.
