Online Dance & Creative Classes 2.0
This post is a follow-up of the initial information I shared during the UK's first lockdown. There is no doubt that motivation is thinning during lockdown 3.0, and a few friends have been asking me which classes to attend online. The information below will include ballet classes, contemporary classes, workshops, creativity sessions, individuals to follow, various accessible platforms a selection of free and paid classes.
THIS POST WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE, AS I DISCOVER MORE AND MORE CLASS INFO!
Instagram - ALL FREE
Tiler Peck - @tilerpeck
A principal dancer with New York City Ballet. She teaches ballet classes, live on Instagram: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays at 5pm GMT.
Sander Blommaert - @sanderblommaert
An ex-first artist with The Royal Ballet and a current teacher at Elmhurst Ballet School. He has many pre-taught ballet classes saved on his IGTV on Instagram.
Alice Liveing - @aliceliveing
A qualified personal trainer, who's new fitness app is being released June 2021. She has been teaching free workout classes for months. For example, her January 2021, February 2021, March 2021 workout challenges are all uploaded on her IGTV on Instagram. The typical regime she promotes is to work out every other day, include rest days, and cardio days in-between. Her classes are very accessible to do from home, easy to follow, she explains everything well, and creates workouts that are achievable and progressive in order to gain strength slowly over time. No quick fixes there!
Lottie-Daisy - @lottie.daisy
Another personal trainer, who has a variety of workouts uploaded on her IGTV on Instagram. These include weighted workouts, 'abs attack', full-body.
Sarah Lindsay - @roarfitnessgirl
3x Olympian, qualified trainer, nutrition coach and businesswoman. She has also been teaching free workout classes this past year, and all of her videos are uploaded on her IGTV on Instagram.
Jona Dance Company - @jona_dance_company
A project-based dance company, founded by Monique Jonas. Monique trained at Arts Ed, Rambert and has worked for Richard Alston Dance Company and New Adventures. She has provided several free contemporary classes that have been uploaded on her IGTV on Instagram.
Dancewear Central - dancewear_central
A UK dancewear brand that invites professional dancers and brand ambassadors to teach various dance classes on their Instagram page. Click on their IGTV for classes such as contemporary, salsa, ballet, musical theatre jazz, strength and conditioning and more.
Immie Ash - @thesweatyclub
A professional dancer, performer, and personal trainer in the making. Immie provides free HIIT (high-intensity interval training) classes on zoom. Wednesdays at 9 30am and Sundays at 10am. Some of her previous sessions are saved on her IGTV on Instagram. She also provides 1-1 coaching. You can find her contact details on her Instagram page.
Tyler Carey - @ty_fitness_
A professionally trained ballet dancer, and qualified personal trainer. Tyler teaches ballet & boxing fusion classes, ballet barre workout classes and 1-1 fitness coaching. Throughout the lockdowns, Tyler has taught a variety of workouts which can be found on his IGTV page on Instagram. From abdominal workouts, to cardio sessions, to strength HIITs and more. All of these classes can be done from home.
Annie Nicoll - @yogannie__
Annie is a professionally trained dancer, yoga and pilates instructor. She provided a series of 'Yoganuary' classes for all to follow through her IGTV page on Instagram.
Jenna Caley - @jenna_caley_pilates
Ex-principal of Birmingham Royal Ballet and qualities pilates instructor. She has many pilates sessions saved on her IGTV on Instagram. You can also check out her website for further coaching, private sessions and more.
Youtube - ALL FREE
Dutch National Ballet
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6LTjzHW3kssUBZm1X1PVZ6PkEXw44iIT
Hong Kong Ballet
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKSJMIIJVkTrRL1J92muGBugQUp8kjeEw
Claudia Dean World
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3c3kWCivTQ_kSWP6YL8K3SJD5sI_sKSZ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv_uWJmNYEc
Kathryn Morgan
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGjHMNPqowdeiDzCqx7ddad1UIJERk7g6
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGjHMNPqowdfuaIzONYmxbpZjzre5lQsc
Louisa Paterson - TrainLikeABallerina
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD_EhGWu9CePe42iiY6k7jis-WNX9QUNE
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9q6ABuGYUJu5acyxK--mY-2hAj35HYXz
Jona Dance Company
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOnnHxhnDunsZVRck1vnXzuF5EA2QvKQT
Zoom - FREE AND PAID
The Capital Ballet
On Instagram as @thecapitalballet. Directed by Jamie Carter, ex-soloist of Sarasota Ballet. He provides free ballet classes at 11am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Bryony Harrison - @bryony.harrison
Bryony has danced with Matthew Bourne's New Adventures, alongside other amazing work. Keep an eye out for her Instagram page, as she may be planning to host contemporary/lyrical style classes on Zoom. £4 per class, or £10 for 3! She is full of positivity, radiance and beautiful movement quality.
Magnetic Studios - @magneticstudios_1
An online platform to take a variety of dance classes from top teachers. UK and Ireland's largest platform for performing arts. Join for free at: Magnetic Studios
Studio Wayne McGregor - @studiowaynemcgregor
SWM have been hosting the RESET 2020 and RESET 2021 programmes for professional dancers. Currently, the programme is being held online where the classes are taught on Zoom. I am uncertain how long the programme will be extended for. The link to apply is below:
Immie Ash - @thesweatyclub
Professional dancer, performer, and personal trainer in the making. Immie provides free HIIT (high-intensity interval training) classes on zoom. Wednesdays at 9 30am and Sundays at 10am. Some of her previous sessions are saved on her IGTV on Instagram. She also provides 1-1 coaching. You can find her contact details on her Instagram page.
Tyler Carey - @ty_fitness_
A professionally trained ballet dancer, and qualified personal trainer. Tyler teaches ballet & boxing fusion classes, ballet barre workout classes and 1-1 fitness coaching. Check out his website to book group zoom, 1-1 coaching and more: https://www.ty-fitness.co.uk/
Lewis Herring - @barrewithlewis
Professional dancer, model and BarreCore instructor. He is teaching BarreCore classes on Zoom three times a week, on a donation basis. The suggested amount is £7-15 per session, but if you cannot donate that amount, then do not worry. His Instagram page is @barrewithlewis where he continues to post workout videos on his IGTV page.
Becky Crepsley-Fox - @becky_crepsley_fox
Trained dancer, experienced yoga instructor and sexologist. Becky provides various paid yoga classes via zoom. Check out her Instagram for details @becky_crepsley_fox and her website: https://www.beckycrepsleyfox.com/online-classes
Annie-Lise Marie Hearn - @anniehearn__
Dance artist, choreographer and movement director. Annie guides free dance/movement improvisation sessions on Zoom, Sundays at 10am CET. Her Instagram is: @anniehearn__
Russell Maliphant Dance Company - @maliphantworks
Contemporary classes for £5 per session. Book via the link below:
https://www.russellmaliphantdancecompany.com/events-1/daily-rmdc-company-classes-y9lef
FundFreelanceDance - @fundfreelancedance
An organisation set up by Jamiel Laurence, soloist with Scottish Ballet, choreographer and filmmaker. Funds are raised to pay teachers for the classes, and providing professional standard classes for freelance dancers across the world. The timetable changes every week, so keep an eye on their Instagram page @fundfreelancedance and website: https://www.fundfreelancedance.com/free-class
Crystal Costa - @crystalgracemotion
Ex principal of Hong Kong Ballet, ex soloist of English National Ballet and current yoga instructor and ballet teacher. Check out her Instagram @crystalgracemotion and website to book zoom classes: https://www.crystalgracemotion.com/
TRIIP Virtual Hub - @dancingstrong_movementlab
TRIIP stands for Turning Research Ideas Into Practice. This virtual hub is affiliated with DancingStrongMovementLab, created by Dr Adesola Akinleye and Helen Kindred. Their aim is to connect interdisciplinary artists, provide a space for artistic research and development, open conversations and various classes and workshops. Their classes include: Moving Meditations (Thursdays 7 30pm), Sunday Morning Moves (Sundays 10am), Ballet for Small Spaces (Saturdays 10am) and 21st Century Ballet (Thursdays 6 15pm). These zoom sessions are donation based. Check out the website link to book:
https://www.triipdancingstrong.com/classes--workshops.html
Apps - PAID
Pineapple Dance Studios
You can download the app to pay and book open classes that are live-streamed from the studios in Covent Garden London. Most classes are £5-8. Styles include ballet, contemporary, jazz and more.
Websites, Studios and Further Info
Podcasts:
Red Lips and High Kicks
Movers Shakers Makers
Pointe to Rise
Give me Strength with Alice Liveing
The Hard Corps Podcast
The Wonderful World of Dance Podcast
Online Studios/People for Class:
FLY LDN @fly_ldn
The Hub Studios @thehubstudioslondon
IDC Dance is Dance @idc.danceisdance
Magnetic Studios @magneticstudios_1
BalletWithIsabella @balletwithisabella
Online Ballet Academy @onlineballetacademy
Websites/Magazines:
Dance Magazine
Dance Europe
The Wonderful World of Dance
Pointe Magazine
BalletWithIsabella - https://balletwithisabella.com/
Further People to Follow on Instagram:
@prosfromtheshows
@passthemic
@balletartsproject
@freelancersmaketheatrework
@fundfreelancedance
@thedancepsychologist
@strength4dance
@danceartjournal
@unbound_ballerinas_documentary
@strengthmotionmind
@applauseforthought
@sowhatnowartist
@thefacebehindevents
@dcd_dancers
@makeshiftcompany
@leapofdanceacademy
@claudiadeanworld
@kathryn_morgan
@originalballetblack
@wemakeeventsofficial
@onlineballetacademy
@twintalksballet
@theballetphysio
@balletwithisabella
SO many companies are also streaming performances, both live and pre-recorded. Do keep an eye out for your favourite companies, and support them if you are able to. Most tickets are £3-10 per household or even free!
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