Adult Dance Classes
Tel: 07917 176 418
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Dance Classes for Adults in York

NDA offer a range of dance classes for adults including Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical & Tap. 
Learn and improve your dance skills with our professional and friendly teachers.  
Our adult dance classes are located at The Railway Institute Sports Centre, Queen Street, York, YO24 1AD (next to York Railway Station).

Beginner,Improvers and Advanced Dance classes for Adults

Northern Dance Academy offers a range of Adult classes including Classical Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Lyrical & Tap classes for all levels of experience. Our classes are taught by qualified & professional dancers who have graduated from reputed Dance Schools. We offer a personalised approach to learning that lets you learn & improve at a pace that is comfortable to you.
beginners adult ballet classes

Beginner Adult Ballet

Our Beginners adult ballet classes are perfect for those with little or no previous classical ballet experience. These classes will help to improve balance, coordination as well as assist you to develop flexibility and move with elegance. The fundamentals of classical ballet both at the barre and in the centre are covered as well as developing simple enchaînements. This is a great class to improve posture, alignment & develop an awareness of your body in a relaxed and friendly environment.
beginners adult ballet classes

Improvers Adult Ballet

The Improvers adult ballet class is a development from the Beginner class and is usually recommended that students have some previous experience in classical ballet. As the level of Improvers is approximately equivalent to a Grade 6 syllabus, students will work on more complex technical exercises and enchaînements with a sense of artistry and style.  This class continues to develop the fundamental understanding of classical technique in a supportive environment. 
beginners adult ballet classes
  Advanced Adult Ballet

NDA Advanced adult ballet class is recommended for those who have a sound knowledge and application of classical ballet technique. A more challenging class which requires strength and stamina for more complex exercises that include adage, pirouette and allegro and batterie enchaînements. The Advanced class is approximately equivalent to an Intermediate syllabus class.
beginners adult ballet classes
Adult Pointe Class

This class develops the continual necessity to strengthen the ankles and core stability muscles in order to work safely. Incorporating fundamentals of barre work such as  rises, relevés, échappés, bourrées and poses with the use of correct alignment . For those who have progressed sufficiently from barre, centre work on pointe is also included in this class.  Each student works to their own capability in this class, therefore we adapt exercises for the barre and centre practise. (Please discuss this class with your teacher before attending).
beginners adult ballet classes

Beginner Adult Contemporary/Lyrical

The Improvers Adult Contemporary class at NDA explores a range of techniques and movement styles. This class includes Graham based influences as well as incorporating Cunningham and Release work. The class is dynamic and fast moving containing physical and challenging movement. This class is recommended for those who have had some previous experience of Contemporary dance. 
beginners adult ballet classes
Improver Adult Contemporary/Lyrical
The Beginners Adult Lyrical class is recommended for those with little or no previous experience but who would like to learn a range of movement styles that mixes elements of ballet and contemporary dance. The class develops a fundamental understanding of techniques focusing on a blend of technical and creative exercises which include warm up exercises and dynamic movement phrases. Lyrical dance has become very popular and often uses music to inspire movement which allows students to portray emotion, individual interpretation and self expression when they dance.  
beginners adult ballet classes
                   Adult Tap Classes
Northern Dance Academy offer a range of Adult Tap classes including Beginner Adult Tap class ideal for those with limited or no previous experience. In this class, the fundamentals of Tap are taught at a steady pace and within a friendly environment.

We also offer an Improvers Adult Tap class where students build on the fundamentals they have acquired and start to develop style and rhythm whilst focusing on developing increased flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. 

Northern Dance Academy also offer an Advanced Adult Tap class which is equivalent to ISTD Advanced 1 standard. This is a lively and energetic class learning complex and intricate routines set to varied music styles.

"Sarah is an amazing teacher! Would highly recommend her for any age and ability!" - E Knox
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