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The Arts Educational School-Chiswick
14 Bath Road, London W4 1LY map

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St Peter's Church Hall- Chiswick
Southfield Road, London, W4 1BB map

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Canada Water Studios, Vancouver House, Surrey Quays rd,
Rotherhithe, SE16 7BW map

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Ballet4Life (Ballet4life.com®) was founded by former professional dancer, teacher, choreographer, director, and dance artist Donna Schoenherr. Donna was trained at the esteemed Enid Botsford School in Rochester NY before training under full scholarship in NYC with dance luminaries.

Here in London, with her visionary approach to dance and decades of professional experience, she and her team helped to pioneer the way for vocational adult dance education; especially for dance for the over 50’s. Ballet4life has successfully delivered top quality ballet and dance classes & courses for adult learners in since 2004.
Ballet4life has continued to develop and expand its adult dance programme and own methodology, and now offers daytime and evening classes Monday- Saturday, all levels, taught by leading industry professionals held in beautiful large well-equipped studios. They are also the only organisation to offer Character Dance, Contemporary Dance, and Pointe for adult learners in the area.
They give generously to the community, train teachers, offer placement positions to university dance students, offer concessionary rates, plus the Ballet4life Team has taught at local schools and institutions.  Ballet4life is also proud to be the umbrella organisation for the registered charity number 1172264 Move Into Wellbeing®, founded and directed by Donna, which offers unique well -crafted dance and movement classes to people living with Parkinson's and with other mobility restrictions.
Ballet4life is passionate about their work, have brought in international guest artists, have supported local events and topics related to The Arts, and are firm favourites in the local community and beyond. They are honoured to continue to raise the awareness of the benefits and the importance of dance in the community and The Ballet4life team looks forward to welcoming you.

Ballet4Life

The Best Adult Dance Classes!*

Ballet4Life.com® Celebrating 16 years in London!

Friendly, fun, authentic dance classes and dance courses for adults. From beginner to int/adv, specialising in Adult Ballet; also offering Contemporary and Character Dance, Pointe, 50+ ballet, #silverswans, 50+dance, Repertory, Jazz, Masterclasses, Workshops, Performance Opportunities, and Q & A's with famous dance artists. Something for everyone! *so say our devoted clients!