Dance Classes for Adults in York
NDA offers a wide range of dance classes for adults including Classical Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, Street Dance and Yoga.
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 wide range of Adult classes including Classical Ballet, Pointe, Contemporary, Lyrical, Tap, Street Dance & Yoga 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.
Beginner Adult Ballet
Our Beginner adult ballet classes at NDA 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 in this class, as well as developing simple enchaînements.
This is a great class to improve posture, alignment & develop an awareness of your body in an enjoyable and friendly environment.
Improvers Adult Ballet
The Improvers adult ballet class at NDA 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.
Advanced Adult Ballet
The NDA Advanced adult ballet class is recommended for those who have a sound knowledge and application of classical ballet technique. A faster paced and 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 ISTD Intermediate/Adv 1 syllabus class.
Adult Pointe Classes
At NDA we offer 3 pointe classes including an Adult Pre-Pointe class for those not yet on pointe, but working on building strength & technique.
We also offer a Beginner Adult Pointe class for those with limited pointe experience or new to pointe work. All students in the Beginner class learn the fundamentals & the correct use of technique whilst continually develop strengthening ankles, feet and core stability muscles in order to work safely.
The Advanced Adult Pointe class we offer is for those who are competent on pointe. Students have progressed sufficiently & are confident & strong enough to do pointe work in the centre.
Every student works to their own capability, therefore we adapt exercises for the barre and centre practise. (Please discuss this class with your teacher before attending).
Adult Contemporary/Lyrical
At NDA we offer both a Beginner and Improver Adult Contemporary class where students explore a range of techniques and movement styles.The Beginner Adult Contemporary class is recommended for those with little or no previous experience, but would like to learn a range of movement styles that mixes elements of ballet and contemporary dance.The Improver Adult Contemporary class is a dynamic and fast moving containing physical and challenging movement. This class is recommended for those who have had some previous experience of Contemporary dance.
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
