Welcome to our Danceworks Pre-Ballet Programme. We provide a gentle introduction to the world of Ballet and Dance, Our classes are imaginative, nurturing and inspiring. Your little dancer will grow in confidence, improve motor skills, gain musical and artistic sensitivity! For more information, email [email protected]
A fun and imaginative introduction to the world of Ballet. We explore music, rhythms and movement in a gentle, encouraging way. Your little one will pick up skills, having fun along the way and making new friends.
In this class, we work a little more on the basics of ballet. We introduce a little barre work and an enjoyable centre practice with traveling steps and imaginative sequences. We work on good posture and basic ballet techniques while nurturing artistry to build a strong foundation for a healthy and happy dancer. Your little dancer will pick up many useful skills from the ballet class, listening to instructions, watching for visual cues, taking turns, and working as a group.
One parent/carer can accompany the child to the studio. Once the class begins, we kindly ask that you wait outside the building. Please return to the studio at 5:25 pm for the pick-up. Please ensure your child has been to the toilet before class.
Classes are taught by Julie Alltree, Julie was a Professional Dancer for 20 years and is a dedicated, supportive teacher with limitless patience and a great understanding of little ones! She loves to work with all age groups and abilities but her speciality is early years.
Julie trained in Yorkshire with Dorothy Stevens MBE. She was awarded a scholarship with the British Ballet Organization and trained with John Field and Anne Heaton. She has had an extensive career spanning twenty years on stage and television. She has also covered a wide range of styles from Jazz, American Tap and Irish dance.
Julie is a patient and dedicated teacher who likes to nurture each child’s talent and help them achieve their maximum potential. She will always find a way to help each child understand a step, no one is left behind!
Her New London Tap Curriculum produces confident and competent tappers, with a good sense of rhythm, crisp and clear beats, and strong dance quality. Her students have performed at the Crouch End Festival, Matilda the musical, and Nativity Rocks the movie.
Classes can be booked online 7 days in advance or in person at reception.
