1st September 2010
All classes will resume from Tuesday 7 September, with the help of air-conditioning in all the studios. Keep that summer feel-good going on!
The boys say:
"It is great to be part
of a class where it is encouraged to learn whilst having fun. Alex has a lovely,
calm yet professional teaching technique which allows any beginner to leave
their insecurities at the door. I thoroughly recommend this class!"
Ashley
Knight
The girls say:
"The
highlight of my week, its fab!"
Linda
"Ballet-tone with Alex is the
best class I do."
Lorna
"Alex is an encouraging and enthusiastic
teacher and I enjoy immensely her Ballet-tone class, which I have attended for
over 4 years. She has the ability to simplify the exercises and her approach is
delightful"
Merle Russell
"An excellent class, at last I am fulfilling
a dream. Alexandra is an excellent teacher and so inspiring."
Louise
Hale
"Thank you ever so much for making me feel so welcome in the classes
this year- you have an amazing combination of enthusiasm, humor and grace that
makes the classes such a joy to attend - you teach as beautifully as you dance.
I've really missed being able to come for the last few weeks and look forward to
returning in the new year."
Tracy Brown
Fitness, body-toning and ballet rolled in one fun class!
Ballet-tone is a dance and fitness class, blending body toning, postural and alignment work with flexibility to define and lengthen the muscles whilst achieving a graceful poise and a sense of well-being. Ballet-tone is done to traditional ballet music and incorporates moves from various disciplines beyond ballet, including pilates, contemporary dance, yoga, body conditionning, etc.
Ballet-tone for posture, fitness and flexibility
Ballet-tone helps men and women to sculpt and improve the appearance of their body by elongating and toning the muscles, it will develop a healthy and elegant posture, increasing strength and fitness as well as body awareness and flexibility. Alexandra pays a lot of attention to each individual and will work with you to ensure you reach your fitness goal. The classical music and the creative moves will transport you away from the training, an hour of blissful escapism!
This class is suitable for EVERYONE, adults, teenagers and seniors. Remember you do not need to have done any ballet or dance before.
What Ballet-tone can do for you
- For beautiful legs... "Tendus" really lengthen and tone up the legs, when done correctly
- For good bums... Ballet-tone will lift your spirits as well as your buttocks
- To walk tall...Take away with you after each class an elegant, confident posture
Meet Alexandra Wood, creator of Ballet-tone in London
Alexandra designed
Ballet-tone in 2002 after receiving many requests for a class that combined
exercise with dance. Alexandra is a trained dancer, she studied R.A.D classical
Ballet for 15 years and received a B.A. Hons. Degree in Dance in 1995, she then
worked as a Contemporary Dancer before becoming an internationally-renowned
Argentine tango dancer and teacher. Alongside her dancing, she has worked in the
fitness industry for 9 years.
In addition to Ballet-tone, Alexandra
teaches and performs Argentine Tango with her dance partner Stefano Fava.
Together, they run Tango in
Action, school of Argentine Tango in London.
Ask her about it if you're
curious!
How to get started!
What to wear
Comfortable work-out gear. No trainers, only socks or ballet
shoes.
Tuesdays - 5.30 to 6.30pm
Open class at Oasis
Fitness Centre
Studio 2 (next to reception)
32 Endell Street (access
on High Holborn)
WC2H 9AG
Closest tubes: Covent Garden, Tottenham Court
Road, Holborn
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Access You don't need to be a member
of Oasis or to pay an entry fee to attend Ballet-tone, just pay your instructor
in the studio.
1 class: £10
or book in advance and save:
5 classes:
£40 - save £10
10 classes: £80 - save £20
Thursdays - 2 to 3pm
Members class at Laboratory Spa
Muswell Hill
The Avenue, Muswell Hill
N10 2QE
Closest tube: Bounds
Green
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Access You need to be a member of
Laboratory to attend this class.
