livestream classesAbsolute Beginner Ballet 6 Week Workshop
level 1for beyond 50s & beginners
STARTS TUESDAY 7th OCTOBER
6 weekly livestream classes & 6 class recordings.
From the comfort of your own living room! Learn and fall in love with ballet in Susan & Elizabeth’s livestream classes.
If you are an older adult, have never done ballet before, or did ballet a long time ago and would like to start from the absolute beginning, this is the class for you.
We are excited to offer you a gentle, engaging, and absolutely beginner-friendly livestream virtual class where we encourage you to explore the beautiful world of ballet at a comfortable pace. We guide you through the basic elements of ballet which is easy on the body and uplifting for the spirit. The class leads you through a series of basic ballet positions, steps, and gentle stretches, all aimed at enhancing STRENGTH, BALANCE, MOBILITY, improving posture, and boosting mental well-being.
In the final 10 minutes of the class, we work on a short choreographed piece inspired by George Balanchine’s ballet, SERENADE with music by Tchaikovsky’s SERENADE FOR STRINGS IN C. We continue working on this dance throughout the workshop; refining, learning and enjoying dancing.
This is not just a dance class; it’s a space of enjoyment, fun and connection of the MIND, BODY and SOUL in a symphony of movement. Come and join us.
THE INFORMATION:
🩰WHEN: Every Tuesday on the: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th October & 4th & 11th November 2025
🩰TIME: 6pm UK |  1pm EASTERN TIME (USA) | 10am PACIFIC TIME (USA) | 7pm CENTRAL EUROPE
🩰DURATION: 1 Hour. Susan & Elizabeth will stay on for questions & chat after the class.
🩰CLASS RECORDING: will be available the following day.
🩰PRICE: GBP£50 approx USD$68 | EUR€58 | CAD$93 | AUD$105
(scroll down for FAQs)
GBP£50 approx USD$68 | EUR€58 | CAD$93 | AUD$105
Frequently AskedQuestionsget all the answers
What is the format of the class?
We begin with a warm up to stretch and move the body. Following that, we work through a series of beginners barre exercises. Susan and Elizabeth demonstrate each exercise and then we all do it together with music. After the barre exercises, we move to the center where we do a Port de Bras (arm exercise) and practice a short ‘Curtsy Dance’ that we do at the very end of class.
How do I access the Live Class?
Book and pay for the class above. 8 hours prior to class, you will receive, via email, a unique link to the Zoom platform where the class is streamed. We then send out a reminder email with the link 2 hours before class begins. If you book closer to the time of the class, we send you the link within 10 minutes of booking. You can book class up to 1 minute before class commences. When you are ready to join the class, click on the link and you will enter the class via the Zoom video and audio link.
What is Zoom?
Zoom is a video conferencing application that will allow the streaming of our class live via video link to your device. It is free software that you can download onto your computer, tablet or mobile. It is very easy and quick to download. You can watch a step by step guide on how to install Zoom onto your device HERE. And you can download the Zoom application HERE
What should I wear?
Anything that is comfortable and provides ease of movement.
I don’t have ballet shoes, what should I put on my feet?
It depends on your floor. Socks, sticky socks or bare feet. We like socks on carpet, and sticky socks or bare feet on wood or tiled floor. TIP: slightly wet the bottom of your socks or ballet shoes for a little bit more grip.
I don’t have a barre.
Neither do we. A good barre substitute is the back of a chair, an ironing board, a high table, banister, counter top or even a wall.
I can't attend the livestream, but would like the recording.
No problem. You receive the recording regardless of attendance. Many of our dancers purchase the workshop just for the recording as they are unable to attend the livestream class.
I would like to try the class, but I don’t want to be seen on video.
Not a problem – there is an option on Zoom to turn off your camera, so you can see us, but no-one can see you.
Can I just watch the class, and perhaps not dance if I don’t feel up to it?
Yes! You are welcome to tune in and observe.
Do I have to do the whole class?
If you are up for a little dancing but not too much – great! Take breaks. Sit out an exercise or two. Do what works for you.
This is your class, and it is about you enjoying your time with us. We’d just love for you to join us in whatever capacity.
Come and dance with us LIVE.
Susan & Elizabeth
readWhat Our DancersAre Saying my balance is so much better
JAY ANN
I have noticed not only my core strength returning, but also my deportment has improved dramatically. No more slouching and definitely have found myself standing beautifully erect with tummy tucked in, first position, in the queue in Sainsburys!
This class is a real winner – Susan and Elizabeth are the most engaging and highly personable tutors, as is the other favourite daughter Marina, who is very capably in charge of technical support. So, if like me, you need to get moving but want to have a good laugh and fun along the way, you need to check out Ballet Based Movement, I really cannot recommend them highly enough.
SUE
I have so enjoyed the Ballet Based Movement ballet classes. Susan is a brilliant teacher and the music she chooses is just wonderful. Having danced a lot in my life, BBM has brought me nothing but joy, especially in the lockdowns. I am more flexible, have better core muscles, and know that ballet is improving my osteoporosis. To be able to access the recorded classes is an extra bonus so I can dance whenever I feel like it!
A superb find!
CAROLYN
I LOVE the classes. Susan is a wonderful teacher. Her warmth and enthusiasm reach through the computer screen! I have benefited mentally and physically from classes and love the fact that the recordings give me chance to practise in between classes. I feel stronger, more supple and my balance has improved (something I never thought could happen at 63!) I have loved getting ballet back into my body and my soul. Thank you Susan, Marina and Elizabeth!
MARIANNE
Each Ballet Based Movement session is so uplifting and enjoyable, a wonderful activity to look forward to. As a bonus, my shape has changed for the better, my bingo wings have tightened and my overall strength has increased, a brilliant thing to be part of.
LINDA
It doesn’t matter how old you are, how creaky your body feels or you have never danced before. I had gone through both a knee and a hip replacement and thought that it would be a struggle. But I needn’t have worried as not only is this is great exercise, Susan and Elizabeth make it such fun. I guarantee you will feel the health benefits but more importantly you will really enjoy it!