Joining the Company & Classes
Ballet Bristol is a community ballet company. We welcome amateur adult dancers who would like the opportunity to learn repertoire and perform regularly. If you’ve done ballet previously to something equivalent to RAD Grade VI (or higher), then you should be able to fit right in.
Company Classes
On Wednesday evenings in Bradley Stoke between 7pm and 10pm we have company class, followed by repertoire. We expect company members to attend class and repertoire regularly, and to commit to at least some performances during the year.
We work hard, but have fun, and it’s a relaxed environment to develop your ballet technique and performance skills.
If you’d like to come and join us, then just email us at team@balletbristol.co.uk and we’ll set you up with all the information you need. (Sorry, but you need to be aged 18 or above to attend our classes). You’re welcome to come to your first couple of weeks without becoming a member.
Do you accept beginners?
No, we are not a teaching school so are unable to accommodate people without previous ballet experience. If you get in touch with us we can recommend some beginner-friendly classes in the area.
Do I have to perform?
As we are a performing company, we do expect company members to perform in at least some of our shows. We understand that people have other commitments that mean that they may not be available every single time.
What happens in a class?
The first 90 minutes is a class in the standard format, followed by pointe work and jumps/turns, and finishing with repertoire. We expect everyone to attend the entire evening, and each dancer is assigned repertoire to learn in the repertoire time.
Do I have to dance on pointe?
No, it is not essential for dancers to do pointework.
Is there an age limit?
We are an adult company, so members must be 18+, but there is no upper age limit. Our dancers span a wide range of ages.