Harmsworth School of Dance

🩰 Take a Look Inside Our Standard 6 Ballet Class!

Our Standard 6 classes begin with a warm-up at the barre, followed by barre exercises such as pliés, tendus and grand battements.

Dancers then progress to pointe work at the barre and in the centre, pointe turns, centre practice, allegro (not shown), before finishing with a cool down and a traditional révérence (curtsey).

As dancers progress through the grades, they continue to develop their technique, strength, musicality and performance skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

It's wonderful to watch their confidence grow with every class.

We're so proud of all the hard work and dedication our students show each week. 💕

If your child loves to dance and would like to join one of our classes, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message for more information about our ballet classes.



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A video showing a Standard 6 ballet class in progress. The dancers begin at the barre, performing warm-up exercises including pliés, tendus and grand battements with controlled technique and posture. The video then shows pointe work at the barre and in the centre, followed by pointe turns and centre practice. The dancers demonstrate strength, balance, coordination and musicality throughout. Allegro exercises are not shown. The class concludes with a cool down and a traditional révérence (curtsey) in a bright, welcoming dance studio.

🩰 Did You Know?

Many people think pointe shoes are what allow ballerinas to dance on their toes, but the shoes are only one part of the equation.

Before a dancer ever puts on a pair of pointe shoes, they spend years developing the strength, technique, balance and control needed to dance safely and confidently.

Pointe work is a significant milestone in a dancer's training, achieved through dedication, consistent practice and careful guidance from their teacher.

This reel gives a glimpse into the beautiful work our dancers are learning as they continue their ballet journey. 💕



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A video showing ballet students performing exercises on pointe in a bright dance studio. The dancers demonstrate strong technique, balance and control while practising a range of pointe exercises under the guidance of their teacher.

🩰 Miss Faye Hard at Work

Behind every confident dancer is a teacher who believes in them.

This compilation offers a glimpse into what happens during our ballet classes each week. From demonstrating exercises and giving individual feedback to encouraging students and celebrating their achievements, Miss Faye is passionate about helping every child grow in confidence and develop their love of dance.

At Harmsworth School of Dance, we believe every dancer deserves patience, encouragement and the opportunity to progress at their own pace.

We're so proud of the positive, supportive atmosphere we create for our students every week. 💕



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A compilation video of Miss Faye teaching ballet classes. She demonstrates movements, provides one-to-one guidance, encourages students throughout exercises and supports dancers of different ages in a welcoming dance studio.

🩰 Thinking about trying ballet as an adult?

We asked some of our dancers what they would say to someone nervous about stepping into their first ballet class, and what they love most about Miss Mandy's class. 💜

Starting something new can feel intimidating, but ballet is for everyone, regardless of age or experience. Our classes are designed to be welcoming, supportive and enjoyable, helping dancers build confidence while learning new skills.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! ✨

📩 Interested in joining an adult ballet class? Message us “BALLET” for more information about our adult classes.



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Video shows a woman speaking about taking adult ballet classes at Harmsworth School of Dance. Then shows two women sitting down talking about adult ballet and how Miss Mandy is accommodating to all levels.

🩰 A Special Milestone for Our Standard 6 Dancers

Trying turns on pointe for the first time is a memorable moment in a dancer's training. It requires strength, balance, focus and determination, and it's a skill that develops through consistent practice and encouragement.

We're incredibly proud of our Standard 6 dancers for stepping outside their comfort zones and giving it their all. Watching their confidence grow with every class is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching.

Every dancer progresses at their own pace, and every new achievement is worth celebrating. 💕



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Standard 6 ballet students practise turns on pointe for the first time from the corner in a bright dance studio. Under the guidance of her teacher, she focuses on balance, control and technique while building confidence with this important ballet milestone.

Step into our Standard 3 ballet class 🩰✨

Take a behind-the-scenes look at our dancers working through technique, exercises, and fun - building strength, confidence, musicality, and grace with every step.

We’re so proud of their dedication, focus, and the progress they continue to make each week 💕

What’s your favourite part of watching ballet training? We’d love to hear from you 👇

✨ DM us "DANCE" for more information on our classes.



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On screen text reads “Standard 3 Ballet Class Walkthrough”. The reel shows a compilation of videos from a standard 3 cicchetti ballet class including: Barre exercises, Centre work and allegro along with fun games and exercises for children.