A0927 - Lunch time Ballet: build alignment and strength (all levels)

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Start Date: 25/09/2026      End Date: 27/11/2026        Start Time: 12:15      End Time: 13:15        Hours per Week: 1.00      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £60.00 (tuition)     £115.00 (overseas)     £18.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Annarita Mazzilli        No of Places: 6
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
“Reset your day, move, stretch, and feel stronger in just one hour.”

This relaxed and inclusive lunchtime class is designed for all levels (not suitable for absolute beginners). The focus is on building confidence, improving posture, and gently strengthening the body through accessible ballet-based movement. With a shorter class format, sessions are paced to give you a balanced experience of technique, movement, and enjoyment without feeling rushed.

You will explore alignment and posture, helping you become more aware of how you stand and move in everyday life. Simple barre exercises will introduce or reinforce key movements such as pliés and tendus, supporting strength, flexibility, and coordination. In the centre, you will practise short, easy-to-follow sequences that develop balance and musicality. The class aims to leave you feeling refreshed, more confident in your movement, and ready to return to your day with renewed energy.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Demonstrate improved posture and alignment during at least 3 basic exercises within a class.
* Perform a short barre sequence (3–4 exercises) with increased confidence and coordination.
* Follow and complete a simple centre combination (4–6 steps) in time with music.
* Report feeling more mobile, energised, after each session, supporting a positive return to the rest of the day.”
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
Not suitable for absolute beginners, some knowledge of Ballet is required.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Leotard and tights or close-fitting T-shirt and leggings. Flat canvas or leather ballet shoes. A notebook and a pen. A towel. A bottle of water – no other drinks are allowed in the dance studio.
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
You will have an ‘Individual Learning Plan’ where the course learning outcomes are shown and where you can set individual learning goals and monitor your own progress against these.
You will need to evaluate your own progress and manage your time.
Your tutor will give ongoing feedback and will keep you informed of your progress.
Video recording might be used as a reflective tool.
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At the beginning of the course an initial assessment takes place to identify your level of experience knowledge or current skills, and you will be asked to complete and sign a health screening questionnaire.
The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding, there is no exam.
You will complete a self-assessment at the beginning, middle and end of the course and you will participate in regular self assessment.
Your tutor will let you know how you are getting on throughout the course, to help you work to your full potential.
At the end of the course you will receive written feedback.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
You can progress to: Develop Ballet Repertoire courses and or other dance styles at beginners’ level. (Please note that you might not able to progress to the next level after one term, your tutor will advise you on this.)
You may wish to enrol on other courses held at Idea Store Learning. Please see a course guide for further information or speak with your tutor.
Your tutor will support you in researching these and other courses outside of Idea Store Learning.
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Other info

Other info
In general, we will not allow late entries to any course after the first two weeks.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.
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