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Hi everyone! Anyone for morning ballet??? New classes for adults starting next week at the Bradford Dance Centre. Taught by Hiedi Westman (Legat Russian Ballet and Northern Ballet School). The following was posted on facebeook today: Open classes at the BDC starting w/c 2 November 2015: * Thurs 9.00-10.20 Adult ballet - intermediate level (Hiedi Westman) * Fri 9.00-10.20 Adult ballet - intermediate level (Hiedi Westman) All welcome! £5 per class drop in, or £28 for 7 classes/weeks http://www.bradforddancecentre.co.uk/open-classes.html

I haven't decided yet - Dec is a pretty hectic month with kids pre-Xmas parties etc - I think I might wait now until Swan Lake on 4th Jan, which would make a nice start to the new year.

Thank you for all your advice and recommendations. I attended an open level ballet class at KNT Danceworks - based at the Dancehouse Theatre in Manchester - 3pm on a Sat afternoon which is great for me, although still quite a trek from Leeds for just one class. There was quite a big range of ability - from beginners right through to professional standard - with different variations dependant on ability. Ive also found a Fri eve class at Studio 25 in Manchester - so Im hoping to give that a try next week, although I cant commit to travelling to Manchester every Fri.

Its the same teacher - Fiona - I think she's a great teacher and I really enjoy her classes. I go to the int/adv class and its just at the right level of challenge for me - some things I cant do very well, but I give it all a good go. Michelle - I think I recognise you from your photo - I partnered you at the CA masterclass during the stretching exercises. Great to see some familar faces on here and I look forward to seeing you again at CA or Northern!

Thanks Michelle - I live in Leeds and I have attended eve classes at Northern Ballet, although I think the workshops are during the weekday and I work full time I will have a look at Birmingham as that's a bit closer to me than London. I do work from London occasionally and I take classes there when I can, but I can't commit to a particular class as my work travel is so unpredictable - hence why weekends are better. I'm also going to look at Scottish ballet - thanks. Thanks Lin - I will have a look at Chelsea summer school - it would make more sense to attend summer school than travel every week. I will be attending future masterclasses at City Academy, but haven't decided which as yet. Rejane mentioned an evening one and if I can arrange a work meeting on the same day then that would be a good solution. I have agreed with my husband that I will travel to London once per month on a weekend to attend classes - staying over on a Sat night - so that I can do as many classes on Sat and Sun that I can fit in. I know Central do some classes on a Sunday so I am considering those too.

Hi - I wasn't sure where to post this, but this seems as good a place as any. I danced as a child and returned to ballet 6mths ago after a break of 20yrs. I am somewhat "rusty" to say the least and Im desperate to find intensive courses/workshops for Adults outside of London. I attended the City Academy masterclass last weekend and I loved it. I have small children so weekend classes are better for me, but there seems to be little on a weekend outside London. I am prepared to travel if its worth my while (i.e for a course/ or several classes on the same day) but I don't really want to be going to London frequently. I wondered whether anyone would be interested in intensive residential weekends, focusing on ballet technique and choreography? These would include classes for adults only at nice venues, with accommodation and food included. I have experience of running events and know of some lovely venues. I also know of some great ballet teachers with experience of teaching adults. Please can anyone let me know if you are interested in this? I would like to do this for my own benefit of improving my ballet technique, but also as an opportunity to meet other adult ballet students and share in this journey. I look forward to hearing your responses!