Ideal for dancers intending to increase their vocabulary of ballet steps while continuing to improve their classical technique. Dancers with an existing knowledge and (ideally more than a year’s) experience of basic ballet foundations can expect a quicker barre, allowing time in the centre to learn and perform more complex combinations of steps, including travelling jumping and turning sequences across the studio.

NOT SUITABLE FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS.

Carrie Taylor Johnson

Carrie gained bronze medals at the Genee International Ballet Competition and Young British Dancer of the Year and has danced professionally with Birmingham Royal Ballet, Deutsche Oper am Rhein, Ballett am Rhein (soloist), New Adventures (Swan Lake & Nutcracker!), Phantom of the Opera (West End) and the McOnie Company.

She has taught at a range of institutions covering various levels and ages including company class for New Adventures, McOnie Company and Yorke Dance Project.

Holding an MSc in sports psychology, Carrie lectures at The Royal Ballet Upper School and works with individual dancers and groups to help them optimise their performance and wellbeing.

She brings this knowledge and understanding into her ballet classes, creating an empowering and warm environment so that individuals can thrive