Adult Beginners Ballet: Short Course - Summer 2026

Ever wanted to try ballet? Feel worried that it is too late? Or that you are 'not flexible enough'?

Well, it is never too late, and you will build strength, flexibility and co-ordination as you go! In this class we learn the fundamentals of Classical Ballet technique, focusing on barre work, and Centre practice too. Each week we will repeat and build on the steps and combinations to build muscle memory and accomplishment. Join us in this relaxed and friendly atmosphere, where there is no such thing as a 'stupid question'! Enjoy, learn and nurture the love of ballet.

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 teacher:

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 BA(Hons) Dance & Choreography and BA(Hons) Musical Theatre courses 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 Repertoire.
 
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.

Course dates and cost:

Course dates:

This five week Adult Beginners Ballet Course will be delivered on the following dates from 09:00 - 10:00:

• Saturday 6 June
• Saturday 13 June
• Saturday 20 June
• Saturday 27 June
• Saturday 4 July

Course cost:

• £50.00 full price per person
• £40 for Falmouth University and University of Exeter students per person

Contact us:

T: +44(0)1326 259349

E: boxoffice@falmouth.ac.uk

Photo: Steve Tanner