Adult Ballet Classes in Victoria, London
Please note: All our Ballet Fusion lessons are currently held online.
You can find out more about our online adult ballet lessons for adults here.
What is Ballet Fusion?
Ballet Fusion is for adults only. We work through ballet exercises that have been adapted to focus on fitness, strength, toning, improved posture and balance. All the exercises are based on the traditional principles of classical ballet but we’ve modified them to make them safe, more impactful and more appropriate for adults. We’ve also thrown in some new moves and additional core work to really help posture and balance. Something nearly all of us could do with!
Unlike traditional ballet classes or children’s classes, we won’t ask you to do anything on your own while the rest of the class watch, we won’t single you out and we won’t ask you to perform any embarrassing or complicated moves. We encourage attendees to listen to their bodies and won’t ask you to do anything which feels uncomfortable or painful.
Focus is on fun, friendly and challenging but achievable movements which will benefit you in the best possible ways.
Who is Ballet Fusion for?
Ballet Fusion is for everyone! We welcome people who have never done ballet before, people who did ballet as a child and dancers from all backgrounds and experience levels. Al levels join the same class, as exercises are designed to work for everyone. Your teacher may modify movements to increase or decrease difficulty depending upon you and the wider class but even the most simple of exercises are hugely beneficial and will leave you with that lovely burn which means you’ve worked those muscles brilliantly!
Why is Ballet Fusion / adult ballet so good for you?
Great question! We all know that ballerinas have super strong physiques but there’s much more to it than strength and a slim frame. Ballet Fusion can dramatically help many things:
Tone, strengthen & lengthen muscles
Increase flexibility
Improve posture & balance
Improve lymph drainage
Improve balance & core strength
Strengthen pelvic floor muscles
Increase brain stimulation, focus & relieve stress
Is Ballet Fusion safe?
Yes. Whilst classical ballet is generally quite safe, there are a few moves and positions which can be a little more dangerous for adults - especially for those with old or underlying injuries or weaknesses. Ballet Fusion aims to avoid chance of injury and maintain safe positions and movements which will strengthen muscles and related joint support.
What if I have current or old injuries?
It’s really important that you inform your instructor of any old or current injuries you have - especially knee, hip or ankle issues. Having said that, many of our exercises will be great for promoting the healing of older injuries and increasing muscle strength around joints. Just make sure you let your instructor know and don’t continue if any moves hurt or twist your joints.
It’s absolutely fine to skip an exercise if you feel uncertain or uncomfortable and we encourage attendees to take a break at any time.