Ballet for Fitness
| Day of the week: | Wednesdays 12.30 - 1.30pm. Weekly in term time |
| Contact: | Nicki Baker: 01256 704 400 or balletforfitness@odihamu3a.org.uk |
| Venue: | Ridley Hall South Warnborough |
| Tutor: | Judy McDougall |
| Cost: | Approx £6 per session payable termly in advance |
It’s a well known fact that dancing is excellent for both physical and mental well-being.
Ballet is an excellent form of exercise because it helps with balance, flexibility, spatial awareness and is also a great memory booster. It’s an all round improver of strength and general health.
The class begins with a very light-hearted warm up in the centre and this is followed by barre exercises which focus on posture, technique, core strength and working both sides of the body equally.
We then move into the centre of the room. The aim of the centre work is to build on steps learned at the barre then put them together to form short sequences which can then be incorporated into little dances where a real sense of performance is achieved.
We work hard but have fun, always encouraged by Judy’s kind words.
Our classes are at The Ridley Hall in South Warnborough. Sadly we are not in a position to take new members at the moment but if you are interested, please enquire and you can be placed on our waiting list. We will always invite you for a taster class to see if you like it, before making any commitment.
The subs for the term vary, according to the number of weeks we have classes and the number in the group, which is currently 12. Subs are payable in advance as the hall and the teacher have to be booked for the term. It usually works out at between £5 and £6 per class.
We are all of differing abilities but we always come away with a real sense of achievement and have good fun learning the steps and ballet technique.
“Judy’s classes are a delight, each session allowing us to make gentle progress as we learn new steps accompanied by a wonderful selection of music.”
“The enforced break has highlighted how much I miss the fitness aspects of this enjoyable ballet class”
“Judy’s ballet sessions are such fun and imaginative. They keep us in good shape both physically and mentally.”
To contact the group leader, either phone or email Nicki (details above) or click on the "Click to send a message" button at the top right of this page.
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