Class description: 55 Improvers/Advanced Ballet offers dancers, with previous experience, the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the ballet technique, incorporating barre work and centre work with a focus on maintaining strength, flexibility and balance while respecting the body’s physical changes. This class encourages not only the physical benefits, but the mental sharpness, creativity and emotional expression, offering a space for dancers to continue growing artistically and physically in a supportive environment.

What should I wear:? Comfortable clothing, nothing too loose. Ballet shoes or socks.

What should I bring:? Something to tie your hair back if you have long hair.

Teacher: Jenny Chrisp

About the teacher:
Jenny is a dance artist and teacher/facilitator based in the North East of England.

After graduating from Dance City, she has worked with northern companies such as BalletLORENT, Gateway Studio CIO, and TeesDance, as well as facilitating at the Sunderland Empire as part of their Creative Learning Programme. Most recently, she received a R&D Get Ready grant from Creative Central Newcastle & Northern Pride. This has further been supported by Dance City, TeesDance & Moving Art Management. Her  creativity pathway has shared stories of gender, relationships, queer experiences & most recently, motherhood. Throughout her professional career, she holds on to the beliefs that dance is for all and should not be limited by age, ability or background, experiences at its core.

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.