B3254 - Ballet: deepen artistry and dynamics (intermediate)

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Start Date: 13/01/2027      End Date: 17/03/2027        Start Time: 19:30      End Time: 21:00        Hours per Week: 1.50      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £90.00 (tuition)     £172.00 (overseas)     £28.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Annarita Mazzilli        No of Places: 18
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
“Move beyond technique, dance with expression, musicality, and dynamic range.”

This course builds on your technical skills by focusing on artistry, musicality, and the dynamic qualities of movement. While continuing to refine technique, you will begin to explore how movement can be shaped, varied, and expressed in more nuanced ways. The emphasis shifts from simply executing steps correctly to dancing with intention and individuality.

In class, you will work on dynamic contrasts such as speed, flow, sharpness, and softness, exploring how these qualities enhance your dancing. Barre and centre work will include more intricate combinations that challenge your coordination and responsiveness to music. You will develop a deeper understanding of phrasing and timing, learning to interpret music and apply expressive qualities to your movement. This term encourages you to connect emotionally with your dancing, helping you move with confidence, fluidity, and artistic awareness.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Perform a centre combination (12–16 counts) demonstrating at least three dynamic variations (e.g., sustained, accented) as guided by the teacher.
* Demonstrate accurate musical phrasing by aligning movement to counts and musical accents in 4 consecutive run-throughs.
* Execute turns (e.g., pirouette or chaîné sequence) with improved control, completing at least 2 consecutive rotations with stability.
* Perform a short expressive sequence from memory, showing clear use of focus and upper body coordination.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
You must have completed a Ballet pre-intermediate’s course before. This level is for those who have had extensive experience in the technique and dance style of the course. The class will demand a strong standard of technique and a high level of fitness. Participants should expect challenging material with a focus on developing performance qualities.
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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.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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