Monday: Ballet for beginners
Time: 6.00pm-7.15pm
Start: 13.01.25 *Change of start date
Duration: 10 weeks (No classes on the 03.02.25, 17.02.25, 17.03.25)
Fee: €110  (It is CDETB policy that refunds are only issued if a course does not form. Before booking, please see our terms and conditions page).
Notes: Non-slip socks or ballet shoes. Comfortable clothes – leggings and a t-shirt are great or ballet clothing if you have it, and plenty of water. All courses are subject to a minimum number in order to proceed. In the event that a course is oversubscribed, places will be offered on a first-booked, first-served basis and a waiting list will then be created. You will be contacted in this event.

Description

This class is suitable for adult beginners. You will develop strength, coordination, flexibility, and challenge the brain as you learn the fundamentals or build upon your knowledge of them. Each class will start at the barre. Then you will take these movements and learn how to move fluidly through the room space, while working on your cardiovascular fitness too. Treat your body to a re-awakening of good posture while learning a new skill. Each class will finish with a stretch and cooldown to make sure that you leave the room taller than when you entered it. This class is suitable for all ages and is wonderful for men and women. All are welcome to learn something new in a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment.

About your tutor: Maria de la Paz Lopez

Born in Argentina, Maria graduated from Inchicore College of Further Education achieving Level 6 Advanced Dance award.

With over 30 years of ballet experience as a dancer; and as a teacher, Maria holds an ISTD Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education and is passionate about sharing her love of dance with her students.

Maria started her training in Spain as a contemporary dancer with Francesc Bravo and continued dancing under his guidance with Jaime Urcioli during her time living in Madrid.

On arrival in Ireland Maria’s love, technique, and passion for contemporary dance grew at the hands of teachers like Cathy Coughlan, Catherine Young, Mariam Ribón, and Anderson de Souza.

Maria has participated as a dancer in Creations of Junk Ensemble for The Fringe Festival in 2015, and with Liz Roche Company among others.