Royal Academy of Dance
Ballet
Poise, line and discipline — the foundation of every dancer.
Children & Adults Michelle McCaw & Sheila Ganley
Overview
About our ballet classes
Ballet is where technique begins. Our Royal Academy of Dance classes build strength, alignment and musicality in a warm, encouraging studio — from tiny dancers taking their very first plié to adults returning to the barre.
What you'll learn
- Barre and centre technique with correct alignment
- Port de bras, épaulement and expressive line
- Musicality, timing and phrasing
- Set RAD syllabus work towards graded examinations
- Pointe work for advanced students, by arrangement
Strength & posture
Core stability and beautifully held posture that carries into every other dance style.
Focus
Ballet rewards patience and attention — skills our students take into school and work.
A graded path
Clear progression through RAD levels, with certificates to be proud of.
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Book a free trial class today and see why generations of Blackpool families have grown up on our studio floor.