This is the ballet class we always wanted!
Suitable for everyone from absolute beginners to those with dance experience who want a reawaken that muscle memory. Open to all ages & identities (as long as you’re over 18+)
Classes include short cardio warm-ups, barre exercises, stretches, balances, learning how to move through the space, preparations for turns and pirouettes, small jumps, plus a fun creative task / choreography.
What to wear? Wear anything you like as long as it’s something comfortable, easy to move in. Footwear - you must wear ballet slippers or Pilates/yoga anti-slip grip socks. Example: https://bit.ly/3ugCtjg
About the teacher:
Jūlija Ruseviča (they/them) is a dance teacher, dancer, choreographer and a drag queen. Julia grew up in Riga, Latvia and studied dance education at the Palucca University of Dance Dresden in Dresden, Germany. After graduation, they worked as a freelance dance teacher giving classes for all age groups of dancers from beginners to professionals, performed in state and private theatres and lead their experimental dance ensemble Las Tapas Dance Lab.
After moving to London they continued their work in the dance industry mainly focusing on teaching and working toward making their dance practice inclusive and accessible for all. Besides teaching in several different schools in London they lead inclusive contemporary dance classes for the LGBTQ+ community - Iridescence Dance.
Location: Classes take place at East London Burlesque at 92 White Post Lane E9 5EN. *Please note that access to the studio is via 2 flights of stairs. Important information for attendees: This is a private studio within an arts building, not a public space anyone can go in and out of. If you book a class, please look out for the very important email with get-in directions - Be sure to check your junk folder too, just in case!
East London Burlesque was founded by award-winning international cabaret performer Evelyn Carnate (Miss Burlesque UK, co-founder of Queer Asian Cabaret Collective The Bitten Peach) Our kitsch n’ characterful rehearsal studio is a red & pink boudoir in the heart of buzzing creative hub Hackney Wick. Classes are taught by burlesque stars, professional performers, producers and costumiers.
For questions or more details, email info@eastlondonburlesque.com