Birmingham Ballet Association
Shenley Academy
Wednesdays
Pointe Preperation - 18:15 - 18:45
Ballet Night (Strength & Artistry) - 19:00 - 20:30
Entrance on Long Nuke Road (Roundabout)
Shenley Academy, The schools official address is Shenley Ln, Birmingham B29 4HE
HOWEVER… use directions to 180 Long Nuke Rd, Birmingham B31 1DY
then turn into the school sports hall car park at the roundabout. The classes are held in the MAIN SCHOOL BUILDING
Changing facilities and toilets available
Entrance gates will be open to allow you to park
On your first visit to the classes, Alex will meet you at the Car park and walk with you to the main hall.
Please allow time to park and walk to the classes
Pointe Preparation - Strength Class
18:00 - 18:45
Next 6-week course: Wednesday 13th January
Learning to go En-Pointe requires strength, flexibility and dedication, these intensive sessions are vital for building AND maintaining a solid foundation for pointework.
Pointework increases the force transferred through the foot by up to 12 times your body weight. You need sufficient strength to support this force to prevent injuries. These intensive rolling 6-week course will strengthen legs and ankles.
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When a dancer is ready to go en-pointe depends on a number of factors and it may take up to 3 years for a complete beginner dancing 2-3 classes per week plus pointe prep classes to gain the proper technique, full ankle mobility and strong feet/ankles/core. Consistent attendance and teacher’s approval all need to be in place before starting pointe.
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It's a long path BUT... I'm happy to support and encourage you to reach your goal of going up en pointe!!
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Pointework requires either recent experience in classes or time to build up skills in our sessions. Please speak to Alex if you're interested.
Strength and Artistry
19:00-20:30 / 21:00
Next 6-week course: Wednesday 13th January
Our fantastic add on for dancers who have enrolled on any 6-week course.
The first 45 minutes covers strength and conditioning to enhance your regular ballet classes.
After there's 45 minutes to explore artistry and deepen your joy of moving, all tailored to support your regular ballet classes, for every ability level. The session concludes with optional time to connect with dancers across all our locations, helping you feel fully part of our welcoming group. You can also look forward to occasional fun quizzes, ballet footage and extra surprises!
19:00 - Strength and Conditioning (45 mins)
19:45 - Ballet Technique deep-dive (45 mins)
20:30-21:00 - Optional social time with refreshments (30 mins)