Adult Beginners Ballet: Short Course - Autumn 2026

This block of six classes is for Adult Beginners to learn the fundamentals of Classical Ballet Technique. Come and experience this timeless and beautiful art form in a safe and supportive space, led by Amely Jane Instance LRAD Dip RTS, AISTD.

This class is suitable for those who:

• Have no previous ballet experience and wish to try it for the first time.
• May have learnt some ballet in the past and would like a refresher.
• Those who wish to work at a steadier pace.
• Those who wish to build confidence before moving to a faster paced class.

All are welcome!

You can wear whatever you feel comfortable in as long as it allows you to move. Ballet shoes or socks are fine.

About the teachers:

Amely Jane Instance LRAD Dip RTS, AISTD
Examiner for the Royal Academy of Dance

Amely trained at the College of the Royal Academy of Dance in London, graduating with Licentiateship of the Royal Academy of Dance and a Diploma in the Art of Teaching Classical Ballet in 1993.  Whilst there she studied Classical Ballet, choreography and also Contemporary Dance in Limon, Cunningham and Graham techniques, under many revered teachers including Johanne O’Hara, June Mitchell, Pippa Cobbing, Pamela May, Dr Susan Cooper and Norman Morrice.

Following graduation, Amely was a dancer in Angela Praed’s Cornish-based C.O.D Contemporary Dance Company for three years, performing and teaching workshops all over the South West and also in London and at the Glastonbury Festival in 1998.

Amely has taught Classical Ballet technique and the RAD Graded and Vocational syllabi for 27 years in various locations in England, training and entering students for RAD examinations. She is the Ballet Technique Teacher on the Dance & Choreography BA(Hons) and Musical Theatre BA(Hons) degrees at Falmouth University.

Amely became an Examiner for the Royal Academy of Dance in 2007, assessing all levels from Pre-Primary to Advanced 2, and Discovering Repetoire.

Amely is at technique- focussed teacher, but incorporating musicality and expression.  Her intention is to combine fluid and intuitive movements framed within the Classical structure, enabling the dancer to move freely and with enjoyment.

Abbey Evans

Abbey began dancing at the age of three, performing locally in pantomimes and with Duchy Ballet Company at the Hall for Cornwall. She went on to train at Tiffany Theatre College in Essex before embarking on a 13-year international performance career. Her professional experience includes performing with Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises and European Circus companies working as a dancer, showgirl and magicians' assistant. She has also taught adult ballet and jazz/dance fitness class in Cornwall over the past couple of years.

Course dates and cost:

Course dates:

This six week short course will run on the following dates from 09:00 - 10:00:

• Saturday 7 November
• Saturday 14 November
• Saturday 21 November
• Saturday 28 November
• Saturday 5 December
• Saturday 12 December

Course cost:

• £60 full price per person
• £48 for Falmouth University and University of Exeter students per person

Contact us:

T: +44(0)1326 259349