Testimonials

I love this course. It is more than I was expecting. It is relaxing at times, energetic at times, invigorating and always fun! I never did ballet before but it was easy to get into and I look forward to the classes every week. The teachers make it fun while getting the work done and when I think of all the steps/movements that I’ve learnt in such a short space of time there’s a great sense of achievement. I thoroughly recommend it!
Gemma C.

My body felt amazingly refreshed after an hour's ballet exercises. It's interesting to discover how much work a supporting stationary leg is called on to do. The arm exercises cause me to straighten up and expand my lungs - it must be good for me.
Ted G

I really enjoyed the class; it was a really fun way to get some exercise and got me to use muscles I didn't even know I had!
Maria H

Having never done ballet before, I didn't expect to learn quite as much as I did in my term with Donna - or to enjoy it so much. The classes are brilliant - Donna is a great teacher who really takes time to help everyone individually, explain every move and make you want to do really well. The classes are the perfect way to tone up and unwind after a stressful day in the office!
Bianca N

Truly inspirational and enriching dance experience under the careful supervision of the master teacher. Coming to this class was always an adornment of the day.
Tatyana V.

I enjoy the teacher’s style of teaching. She is friendly, approachable and enthusiastic about the class.
Fran F

My teacher is great, always cheerful and she really stretches everyone.
Katy G

The teacher always splits the little routines in the centre so that those that want more of a challenge get that out of the class but the likes of me get to do something within my own abilities. I've always thought she handled this rather tricky aspect very well.

The simpler routines certainly still offer some challenges but I've always felt comfortable asking for more explanation / demonstration. I do like the fact, also, that for the routines she brings the same step combinations back week after week so that one gets to practice them and hopefully improve on them and get the satisfaction out of doing that.
Harriet M

Thank you for a lovely class. You are very supportive and encouraging which makes the whole experience very positive.
Jane P

This is an excellent class to develop ballet techniques with a great variety of participants who have studied ballet before. Donna is inspirational - encouraging you to push yourself to achieve improvement but with a delightful sense of fun. Highly recommended class and just what I was looking for.
Tracey T

I hadn’t done any ballet since I was at school but when I retired I wanted to take it up again. Donna’s class was ideal. I muddled through at first trying to dredge up from my memory the names of the positions and how you get into them. I've now been gradually building up my knowledge and ability over the last 4 years with Donna’s encouraging and relaxed style of teaching. Monday morning ballet classes are now a firm fixture in my diary.
Frances T.

I have not done any ballet for many years but this class really inspired me to take it up again and keep it up because of the clear and professional teaching. It has been a fantastic experience and we learn so much in such a short time. Haylee is a very motivating teacher!
Vivien H

I’m doing the Complete beginners course with Haylee the second time now and I absolutely love it! The classes take place in a fun and friendly atmosphere with great emphasis on detail and personal touch. Beyond fulfilling my dream to learn ballet, the classes tone my body and I come out feeling amazing and energized.I will definitely continue to the Beginner Improver course.
Alva M.

I haven't enjoyed myself so much in ages. It's filled a childhood ambition at last. It's been hard work, good exercise and had a great instructor. Given that I am over 50, overweight and my knees aren't in great condition I have found the whole experience very positive. Thank you.
Jennifer M.

I love Donna's class. The barre is thorough and gets everything in my body working. Donna often reminds the class what individual exercises are designed for (turnout, strength, control, etc), which helps focus my efforts. She seems to plan her classes to build on what was done either in a previous class, or earlier in the same class. Her demonstrations are clear, and she is a beautiful dancer, so that watching her is itself an inspiration. She gives individual corrections without slowing the pace of the class.
I have had many teachers, and Donna is one of the best ever.
Jean S.

Unlike other ballet classes I have attended elsewhere in the past, the atmosphere in the beginners improvers class is warm, welcoming and relaxing. Maggie is a great teacher and although I primarily attend the classes for enjoyment, it’s satisfying to find myself improving week on week. I recommend these classes for anyone who has done a little ballet previously and is looking to pick it up again, albeit just for fun, or for the physical benefits ballet undoubtedly brings.
Sarah H

Donna's Monday morning class is just the perfect start to the week. Donna is an amazing teacher, who manages to cope with a mixed class of students at many different levels. There are ballet students,ex-dancers, talented amateurs, beginners and even a granny! Forget the dreary gym and come and have a total body work out to uplifting music. For me personally, after the class I float down Chiswick High Road ready to face anything the week can throw at me.
Moira T

The adult ballet classes Donna runs are great! Even if ballet is a quite a distant memory for you, as it was for me, you are made very welcome. Donna herself teaches with great clarity and awareness, making her classes a real pleasure to attend and Maggie Foyer is truly a remarkable teacher, inspired, experienced and fun.
Chloe B

Having taken the Complete Beginner's Course a few times, I was thrilled when Donna introduced the Beginner's Improver's Course. The class is a good bridge for those of us not quite ready for the General Level classes, but keen to move on and build on what was taught in the Beginner's Course. And while the new material can be challenging, the teachers are very sympathetic to what the class participants are capable of. Thus the atmosphere in the class is relaxed, warm and jolly - although we are all there to work hard too! It's been a real pleasure taking the classes and I look forward to many more to come.
Chessy A

I absolutely loved the lessons. It was lovely getting back to ballet. I'm really going to miss it! Thanks again.
Abby H.