Ballet Beginner Kids
Beginner Ballet.
at Karen Shiel School of Dance, Newcastle · 5.0★ (12 Google reviews)
Next class
Thu 22 Oct, 17:30
Thursdays 17:30–18:00
Ask first: Call +447450232999 · Email · Contact page
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A 30-minute beginner ballet class for kids, on Thursdays at 17:30, at Karen Shiel School of Dance, 1. The studio lists 17 classes a week: Contemporary (6), Ballet (3), Tap (3), acro (2), Musical theatre, and acrobatic arts, and 14 of them are at beginner level.
DanceHow data
Ballet classes in Newcastle
Every ballet class we track in Newcastle, read from studio timetables.
170
ballet classes a week
48
studios teach it
22%
start at 18:00 or later
£5
median drop-in price
Ballet classes by day
Saturday is the busiest day for ballet in Newcastle (41 of 122 dated classes). 22% start at 18:00 or later. The median drop-in price is £5.
This week at Karen Shiel School of Dance
Can’t do Thursdays? Beginner ballet also runs here on Saturdays at 11:30.
Showing ballet only. All 17 classes at Karen Shiel School of Dance →
Don’t forget it
Remind me before Thu 22 Oct
One email the day before, with the address and the studio’s booking link. Nothing else unless you tick the box.
Getting there
1, Westbourne Terrace, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring DH4 4QT Dance school · Dance company · Performing arts group
DirectionsSame style nearby
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Before you go
Your first ballet class
Is ballet beginner-friendly for adults with no dance experience?
Absolutely. Ballet classes specifically designed for adult beginners assume zero prior experience and move at a pace that lets you learn foundational technique without feeling rushed. Many adult learners are returning to dance after years away or trying it for the first time, and studios increasingly run adult-only beginner classes where everyone's in the same boat.
What should I wear to my first ballet class?
Wear comfortable, moveable clothes like a t-shirt and leggings or soft trousers. Most beginners wear ballet flats or go barefoot. Tie your hair back loosely, remove jewellery, and bring a water bottle. You don't need special gear to start—keep it simple and practical.
Questions about this class
Can I just turn up?
The studio doesn't say. Ask before you go: on karenshielschoolofdance.co.uk or call +447450232999.
How much is it?
The price isn't listed. Beginner kids' classes in Newcastle typically cost £3.75–£5 per class (median £4, from 25 classes that publish a price).
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. It's listed as beginner for kids. There's also a beginner ballet class here on Saturdays at 11:30.
When does it run?
Every Thursday, 17:30–18:00.
Where is it?
Karen Shiel School of Dance, 1, Westbourne Terrace, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring DH4 4QT.
Answers come from this class’s listing and update when the timetable does.
How we know this
- We read this class from the studio’s own timetable: karenshielschoolofdance.co.uk/
- First listed on DanceHow 17 October 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 5.0★ from 12 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.