Elevate Flexi
Course - Junior

Progressive technique training in classical ballet with focus on posture, alignment, turnout, placement, coordination, strength, musicality, and expression. Classes are delivered in a supportive, professional environment.

• Pilates for Dancers
  Focuses on controlled movement, breath, and core stability. Especially useful for improving posture, turnout, and balance.
• Functional Strength Training
  Involves resistance exercises (e.g., bands, body weight, light weights) to support muscle tone, joint stability, and performance strength, tailored for ballet-specific movement patterns.
• Flexibility and Mobility Work
  Includes active and dynamic stretching to safely increase range of motion, particularly in the hips, hamstrings, spine, and feet.
• Cardiovascular Conditioning
  Low-impact options like dance cardio or elliptical training to improve stamina without placing undue stress on joints.
• Balance and Proprioception Training
  Exercises using balance boards or single-leg work to strengthen stabilising muscles and improve control and coordination.
• Recovery and Release Work
  Foam rolling, gentle stretching, and breathing exercises to aid muscle recovery and mental focus, vital for a sustainable training routine

Specialist strength and flexibility training is complemented by applied anatomical and physiological education, including:

• Identification of key muscle groups and bones
• Understanding alignment and joint safety
• Stretching safely
• Growth, fatigue, and recovery management

Students are inspired to nurture their creativity by collaborating with one another and expressing movement and storytelling through dance.

Exploration of classical repertoire, giving students the opportunity to connect with traditional works while deepening their artistic expression.

Classical ballet solo coaching, to enhance technical skills, build confidence and develop stage presence whilst allowing for personal artistic expression.

We are committed to supporting families in balancing academic and artistic education:

• The studio is open from 8:30 AM to late on training days
• Parents have flexibility to drop-off early and pick-up late

A quiet, study space is available for students to:

• Complete schoolwork
• Attend online lessons or private tuition arranged by parents
• Read, revise, or rest during breaks

We actively support families and schools in setting up flexi-schooling arrangements. Each student remains enrolled in their mainstream school and attends dance training two days per week.

• Full documentation is provided for schools, including letters, attendance policies, and safeguarding overviews
• Termly Progress Reports are issued covering:
  • Ballet technique and physical development
  • Artistic progress
  • Commitment, focus, and professionalism
• Parent consultations are offered termly as part of the programme

• All staff are enhanced DBS checked
• Trained in first aid and safeguarding
• Emphasis on respectful communication, healthy body image, and injury prevention
• Environment nurtures confidence, self-discipline, and well-being