About Cariad Ballet
A ballet school for both children and adults; following the globally recognised Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Classes in the following areas of London: Elephant & Castle, Borough, Harrow, Pinner, Brixton and Battersea.
Cariad Ballet Description
‘Cariad’ is the Welsh word for ‘love’, therefore Cariad Ballet means Love Ballet!
Director Michelle Harrison is from Wales and wanted to give a nod to her Welsh heritage and her passion for dance. Cariad Ballet was created to inspire the next generation of dancers in Michelle’s local area of Elephant and Castle. Her wish is to use her expertise to teach the beautiful art form of ballet to all ages, genders, races, backgrounds and abilities in order to provide an inclusive learning environment, where students can improve their self-confidence, expression, co-ordination, posture, team-work and creativity.
Our classes are enjoyable and friendly but also challenging and disciplined. They range from pre-school to adult, from recreational to professional, from groups to private lessons. We follow the globally recognised Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and students have the rewarding opportunity to take class awards and examinations from the age of five.
Classes take place at the beautiful Crossway United Reformed Church -
just off the Elephant and Castle ‘roundabout’! It is an excellent location in a brand new well-equipped building that only opened February 2017. The facilities are fantastic and the studio is light, spacious and airy, with a built in sound system. There is plenty of room in the waiting area, a kitchenette for public use and a lift for easy access. It is safe and secure with a reception and key-fob / code-operated door.
Please get in touch to find out about classes, timetables, pricing and any other enquiries you may have.
SPECIAL OFFERS, CLASS DISCOUNTS AND FREE SUMMER WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE! BOOK NOW!
Reviews
So proud of our Pre-Primary students taking their first ever ballet exam! They had the amazing opportunity to dance at the Royal Academy of Dance headquarters, have their hair done in smart ballet buns, be led through the Class Award by the wonderful Miss Elizabeth and receive a rose plus other gifts for all their hard work and dedication. Well done girls!
Our Adult Ballet Fitness, Stretch & Barre-Core class enjoying the new ballet barres, mats and toning balls! Come along and join in with the fun 6:30 - 7:30pm Mondays in Elephant & Castle
New term starts back TODAY! Looking forward to seeing our mini superstars at BH Tabard Sq nursery, our budding ballerinas at Crossway Church and our amazing adult fit stretch & barre-core heroes. Acorn nursery, RAD Intermediate & Advanced 1 start later this week plus introducing new nurseries and RAD syllabus children and adult classes in the coming weeks - watch this space!
Time to sign up for our Summer Holiday Term adult classes 😃 Our adult classes continue throughout the holidays so if your regular class takes a break, come and join us!
- Mondays (Elephant & Castle) 6:30 - 7:30pm Adult Ballet Fitness, Stretch & Barre-Core
- Wednesdays (Brixton) 7:00 - 8:00pm Adult RAD Advanced Foundation syllabus... - Wednesdays (Brixton) 8:00 - 9:00pm Adult RAD Intermediate syllabus
- Fridays (Battersea) 7:45 - 8:45pm Adult RAD Grade 7 syllabus
Please get in touch and sign up for full / part term registration or find out about drop-in now
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Practicing a tight fifth position en pointe with my beautiful Advanced Foundation ladies 🤩
NEWS: Our director Michelle Harrison has recently completed a formidable application process, a rigorous training programme and is thrilled to announce she has now qualified as a Royal Academy of Dance Examiner. Congratulations Michelle and good luck with your travels both nationally and globally, assessing students of all ages and levels, and sharing your expertise with us!
New adult beginner/improver ballet fitness, stretch & barre core class Mondays 6:30 - 7:30pm in Elephant & Castle! Please email cariadballet@gmail.com for more information
Wishing everyone a wonderful half term break! Just a reminder that Tabard Nursery and Adult classes are still running this week. No classes at Crossway Church or Acorn Montessori. Back to full timetable from Monday 29th October. Looking forward to seeing you all soon! x
Welcome back! Our new Autumn/Winter term is now in full swing and our students are going from strength to strength. We have had some amazing feedback from our summer classes and lots of new starters this September. We welcome an amazing new team member - Miss Elizabeth - who is teaching our Elephant & Castle / Borough classes
Adult summer classes:
Mondays (Elephant&Castle): 7:00 - 8:00pm Grade 7 8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate
... Tuesdays (Battersea): 6:30 - 7:30pm Advanced 1 7:30 - 9:00pm Advanced Foundation
Wednesdays (Brixton): 6:15 - 7:15pm Grade 7 7:15 - 8:15pm Intermediate 8:15 - 9:30pm Advanced Foundation
Places still available! Please enquire for further information.
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NEW! RAD Discovering Repertoire 2 hour taster workshops at Cariad Ballet Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00pm 21st and 28th August at RAD HQ; just £30.00. Get in touch and register now!
Classes will continue throughout the summer, with extra adult higher grades and vocationals added to the timetable Monday, Tuesdays and Wednesday evenings. Intermediate intensive 13th July. Discovering Repertoire workshops 21st and 28th August. Please spread the word, get in touch to register and find out more about times etc. Looking forward to a sun shiny time dancing through summer! 🌞
Inspiring what ballet can do for you!
New RAD adult ballet classes starting Wednesday evenings in Brixton!
- Grade 7 - Intermediate - Advanced Foundation... (times will be confirmed shortly)
Classes starting from this week - Weds 20th - and continuing throughout the summer holidays! Dance studio with excellent harlequin floor and wall of full length mirrors. Please get in touch to register now
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All the additional syllabus materials have arrived - time to start revising for my Royal Academy of Dance Examiner Training Programme! eeeek! 😀
New RAD Grade 7 class starting from this Monday 11th June 5:30 - 7:00pm at Crossway Church studio, Elephant & Castle! Please get in touch to register now!
Current adult ballet (under 16s welcome via trial class) timetable: Mondays = 5:30 - 7:00pm Grade 7 7:00 - 8:00pm Intermediate Foundation... 8:15 - 9:15pm Intermediate Wednesdays & Thursdays = Classes starting soon! (Intermediate, Grade 7 & Discovering Repertoire) Fridays = 7:45 - 8:45pm Advanced Foundation
*Classes and/or intensives will continue throughout the summer holidays if the demand is there, so please let us know if you'd like to register for some summer classes (16th July - 9th September) and I will keep you updated
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Ballet starts back this week! Hope you all had a nice bank holiday and half term break. Looking forward to a great second half to summer term and can't wait to see my dancers' pleasing pliés, pretty pointes and perfect pirouettes! 😁