Dates:
Sun 08 Dec 2024 10:30am
Sun 15 Dec 2024 10:30am
Sun 12 Jan 2025 10:30am
Sun 19 Jan 2025 10:30am
Sun 26 Jan 2025 10:30am
Sun 02 Feb 2025 10:30am
Sun 09 Feb 2025 10:30am
Sun 16 Feb 2025 10:30am
Sun 23 Feb 2025 10:30am
Sun 02 Mar 2025 10:30am
Sun 09 Mar 2025 10:30am
Sun 16 Mar 2025 10:30am
Sun 23 Mar 2025 10:30am
Sun 30 Mar 2025 10:30am
Sun 06 Apr 2025 10:30am
Sun 13 Apr 2025 10:30am
Class times: Every Sunday 10.30-11.30am
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.
Who is it for:? Adults of all ages and abilities. If you are returning to ballet after a long break we recommend starting in the beginners class.
What should I wear:? Something you can move comfortably in. Ballet shoes are recommended but not necessary, socks are fine.
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 also completed her RAD vocational exams receiving a high distinction in her Advanced Two. 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.