
Monday at Flax Bourton Village Hall
7.15pm | 8:00pm | Adult General Ballet Class |
Wednesday at Church House Long Ashton
8.45pm | 9.30pm | Adult Grade 8 Ballet Class |
Right on trend! Currently going to “The Barre” is what people are
Right on trend! Currently going to “The Barre” is what people are interested to find out about.
Level
For beginners who wish to “have a go” or those who are returning to class maybe after learning as a child, with progression to more advanced technique in the later class.
Advantages
Improves muscle tone, giving long lean muscle, strength and flexibility. Working the whole body, in particular, strengthens the abdominals and improves posture. Builds strength by forcing muscles to work against dancer’s own body weight. Every muscle from the tips of your fingers to stomach, bottom and legs.
Outlet to relieve stress and anxiety in addition to sweating out toxins, increasing energy levels giving a sense of well being and doing something good for yourself.
Class structure
Commence with a warm up, barre exercises, floor barre and centre practice. Technique will be explained but the emphasis is on the joy of movement and musicality. Stretch and relaxation to finish
What to wear
Wear loose clothing which will not restrict your movement. For example fitness clothes or perhaps leggings and T shirt. Ballet shoes would be ideal or soft shoes for a trial.