Ballet Improvers
Improvers Ballet.
at Derwent Danceworks, York · 5.0★ (2 Google reviews)
Next class
Thu 22 Oct, 17:30
Thursdays 17:30–18:10
Ask first: Call +447985687807 · Email · Contact page
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A 40-minute improvers ballet class, on Thursdays at 17:30, at Derwent Danceworks, Main St. The studio lists 29 classes a week: Ballet (12), Jazz (4), Contemporary (2), Junior Freestyle (2), Tap (2), and Hip-Hop, and 13 of them are at beginner level.
DanceHow data
Ballet classes in York
Every ballet class we track in York, read from studio timetables.
63
ballet classes a week
20
studios teach it
24%
start at 18:00 or later
25%
are beginner level
Ballet classes by day
Saturday is the busiest day for ballet in York (14 of 43 dated classes). 24% start at 18:00 or later. No ballet class here publishes a drop-in price, so ask when you book.
This week at Derwent Danceworks
Can’t do Thursdays? Improvers ballet also runs here on Saturdays at 11:45.
Showing ballet only. All 29 classes at Derwent Danceworks →
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
Main St, Thorganby, York YO19 6DA Dance school
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?
It's priced as a term, so you may need to book the whole block. Ask before you go: on derwentdance.co.uk or call +447985687807.
How much is it?
The price isn't listed. Dance classes in York typically cost £6–£11 per class (median £8, from 45 classes that publish a price).
Is it beginner friendly?
It's listed as improvers, so it expects some experience. Look for a beginner class at Derwent Danceworks or nearby.
When does it run?
Every Thursday, 17:30–18:10.
Where is it?
Derwent Danceworks, Main St, Thorganby, York YO19 6DA.
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: derwentdance.co.uk/venues/
- First listed on DanceHow 17 October 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 5.0★ from 2 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.