It’s never too late to learn to dance! These classes are a great way to socialise, keep fit and improve posture and flexibility.
Whether you have danced all your life or simply want to try something new, our gentle ballet classes will keep you moving in a social and friendly class.
All Over 55s classes take place at our headquarters: Northern Ballet, St Cecelia Street, Leeds, LS2 7PA, unless otherwise specified.
Thursday, 12.45pm
Over 55s Intro
A beginner level class for dancers with some beginner ballet experience.
This weekly class will build on your understanding of the foundations of the ballet technique with beginner level exercises to start building your balance, strength, and coordination in a friendly environment.
£8.25/£7.75 concession per class
Thursday, 11.30am
Over 55s 1
A beginner level class for dancers with very little or no experience of beginner ballet vocabulary and steps.
This weekly class will build on your understanding of the foundations of the ballet technique with beginner level exercises to start building your balance, strength, and coordination in a friendly environment.
£8.25/£7.75 concession per class
Tuesday, 2.15pm
Over 55s 1/2
This class will build on beginner level experience providing a more varied class through a steady pace, which will introduce new steps and exercises to further your skill set.
£8.25/£7.75 concession per class
Tuesday, 11.30am
Over 55s 2
For dancers with beginner experience in ballet who are looking for the next step to further their technique through a gentle progressive class.
The weekly sessions will focus on your balance, strength and coordination, improving your technique and understanding of the ballet principles.
£8.50/£8 concession per class
Thursday, 10.05am
Over 55s 2/3
For dancers with level 2 or 3 experience, this class combines improver level 2 technique whilst introducing more challenging exercises to help benefit dancers' overall skills and ballet principles.
This class gives dancers the chance to work on their foundation technique whilst also pushing their confidence and broadening their understanding.
£8.50/£8 concession per class
Tuesday, 10.05am
Over 55s 3
For improver level dancers with experience in ballet who are looking for a slightly more challenging class.
Dancers will continue to work on the foundations of balance, strength and coordination, whilst working on more challenging and varied class exercises.
£8.50/£8 concession per class
Tuesday, 1.00pm
Over 55s Pilates
New for 2024/25 are our Pilates enhancement classes. These classes will help you to build flexibility and strength, either alongside ballet or as standalone classes. Classes will be offered in 4-6 week long courses at different point in the academic year.
Price varies with course length. contact the Academy for further details.
| Day | Time | Class | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10.05 - 11.20am | Over 55s 3 | £8.50/£8 concession per class |
| Tuesday | 11.30am - 12.45pm | Over 55s 2 | £8.50/£8 concession per class |
| Tuesday | 1.00 - 2.00pm | Over 55s Pilates | Varies with course length |
| Tuesday | 2.15 - 3.15pm | Over 55s 1/2 | £8.25/£7.75 concession per class |
| Thursday | 10.05 - 11.20am | Over 55s 2/3 | £8.50/£8 concession per class |
| Thursday | 11.30am - 12.30pm | Over 55s 1 | £8.25/£7.75 concession per class |
| Thursday | 12.45 - 1.45pm | Over 55s Intro | £8.25/£7.75 concession per class |
Concessions
Our concession rates are available to those with a valid student ID or those with disabilities.
What to wear
Clothing should be loose and comfortable so that you can move easily. No denim please. Ballet shoes are required for all classes for admittance to class.
Photos Colleen Mair
