BDS Ballet is a diverse ballet school in Enfield, Greater London, founded by Judy John-Baptiste. The school offers ballet classes for all ages from toddlers to adults, emphasising diversity, creativity, and classical technique with IDTA exam preparation and annual performances.
BDS Ballet is a ballet school in Enfield, Greater London, founded and led by Judy John-Baptiste. The school describes itself as diverse and representative of Britain today, with a focus on creativity, technique, personal development, and equity in ballet. John-Baptiste trained at Trinity Laban, holds a master’s degree in Performance Art from Middlesex University, and completed postgraduate teaching qualifications at Surrey University. She has over 30 years of teaching experience and previously ran a dance studio in Camden for 17 years.
The school offers term-based ballet classes for toddlers, children, and adults. Young children can begin in “Tutu” classes from age three. Adult beginner classes focus on classical ballet fundamentals, strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence. The school also offers stretch and jazz classes. Students participate in annual ballet exams through IDTA and perform in annual shows. The curriculum combines exam preparation, technique training, and performance opportunities.
BDS Ballet is a ballet school in Enfield, Greater London, founded and led by principal Judy John-Baptiste. The school describes itself as instilling the love of ballet and representing ballet for all, with an emphasis on creativity, technique, personal development, diversity, and equity in ballet.
BDS Ballet is located at 505 Hertford Road, Enfield, EN3 5XH, Greater London.
BDS Ballet offers ballet classes for all ages including toddler ballet lessons, Tutu classes for young children starting from age 3, and adult beginner ballet classes for those with little or no prior dance experience. Classes are term-based and focus on fundamentals of classical ballet, building strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence. The school also offers stretch and Jazz classes.
Ballet classes are open to all. Adult beginner classes are designed for adults with little or no prior dance experience.
BDS Ballet caters for toddlers, young children starting from age 3 in Tutu classes, and adults including complete beginners.
Students take ballet exams annually with success, particularly IDTA exams. The school offers performances and annual shows.
The ballet education encompasses exam assessment, technique, and performance, prioritising diversity and creativity. The school has a strong track record in IDTA exams. Principal Judy John-Baptiste developed nationally accredited dance qualifications accredited by LOCN.
The school offers performances and annual shows.
Contact BDS Ballet by email at bdsballet@gmail.com or by phone at 01992 715 170.
