A fun dance course for girls and boys aged 8* years and above to learn this beautiful dance discipline we call ballet.
During this kids' dance course students will improve their musicality, coordination, stamina, fitness, strength and flexibility while making new friends with the same passion for dance in an encouraging and supportive environment.
Students will work towards the Grade 3 RAD Exam, Higher Exam or Performance Award and take this when ready either on their own or as a group at the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) in London. For those who wish to take the Grade 3 RAD Exam, the teacher will be able to assist in creating a Royal Academy of Dance registration for each student and arranging required photos with Pineapple photographer.
Students may also work towards International Dance Competitions* and Auditions for Full Time Training. This course is also suitable for those who simply wish to take extra classes next to their regular ones.
* The course can be accessed from age 7 subject to assessment by the teacher, please require via events@pineapple.uk.com.
* Competition entries to be discussed with the teacher, as may require one to one classes.
YOU'LL LEARN
- Musicality & Coordination
- Stamina, Fitness, Strength & Flexibility
- Ballet Steps & Positions
- …and so much more!
WHAT TO BRING
- Footwear: Please wear either canvas ballet shoes, socks, or you can go barefoot.
- Comfortable clothing: For our dance classes, we encourage everyone to wear what they feel the most comfortable to move in. You can visit our Pineapple store opposite the studios and ask for advice from our staff, or can check out our online store where we have all the dance essentials you might need for your class. We have changing rooms and showers on location.
- Water bottle: It's important to stay hydrated during your classes, so make sure you bring your water bottle. We have multiple water points in the building where you can have a refill.
SCHEDULE
This kids' ballet course for 8 - 14 year olds includes 11 classes split into 2 parts. The 1st part will be 5 weeks long with 1 class per week, from 14th September to 12th October. The 2nd part will be 6 weeks long with 1 class per week, from 26th October to 30th November. Each class is 1 hour long and held by Ruth Mair Howard-Jones and her assistants at Pineapple Dance Studios.
Course start date: 14th September 2024
Timings: Saturdays 10 - 11am (60 minutes)
1st Part
1st Class: Saturday 14th September
2nd Class: Saturday 21st September
3rd Class: Saturday 28th September
4th Class: Saturday 5th October
5th Class: Saturday 12th October
Break (no class): Saturday 19th October
2nd Part
6th Class: Saturday 26th October
7th Class: Saturday 2nd November
8th Class: Saturday 9th November
9th Class: Saturday 16th November
10th Class: Saturday 23rd November
11th Class: Saturday 30th November
Price: £165
All courses are non-refundable* and have to be booked before their start date. The course price is inclusive of our membership fee.
ABOUT RUTH MAIR HOWARD-JONES
An award winning choreographer and teacher, Ruth Mair’s long association with Pineapple began when she was 11 years old at Tring Park.
Initially training in ballet on scholarships to Tring Park (Arts Educational) winning the ballet cup twice, Central School of Ballet, London Studio Centre, further trained at RADA; Academia Teatro alla Scala and The Royal Academy of Dance Professional Dancers Teaching Diploma. Ruth Mair also holds a pilates training certificate and soft tissue therapy which she uses in her strength and technique training.
Her areas of expertise are Ballet, RAD, Chechetti, Vaganova, Jazz, & La Scala. Ruth has built a varied career in the arts, dipping in and out of ballet with experience from world renowned ballet companies to musicals, commercial TV and film. Including live TV, block busting films and stage shows.
As a teacher she has taught several classes at Pineapple from ballet to can can, appeared on Chanel 4 & ITV. With Debbie Moore OBE, Ruth created the Pineapple Masterclass series and staged events such as the Pineapple Live Show at the Hurlingham Club.
Teaching internationally both privately and with her school 'The Jones Academy', her students progress to study at top vocational schools, this year students were to be present at the Prix de Lausanne.
As a choreographer, her company 'The Jones Ballet', and choreography work brings decades of classical & modern training and experience in working with some of the best directors and dancers across the northern hemisphere. Ruth adds a unique twist of social commentary and modernity of style, fusing moves from modern genres with the strengths of classical form, power and discipline.
Ruth’s last work was featured in The Wonderful World of Dance and prior to that staged at Rambert. She is often found rehearsing in Pineapple or Rambert studios.