Ballet
Ballet is a highly disciplined and graceful dance style known for its precise technique, elegant lines, strength, control, and expressive storytelling. It forms the foundation for many other dance styles and is often recognised by its structured movements, turnout, pointed feet, lifted posture, and fluid use of the arms.
Ballet technique includes movements such as pliés, tendus, arabesques, pirouettes, jumps, balances, and travelling steps. Dancers train to develop flexibility, coordination, musicality, stamina, and body awareness, while maintaining a strong sense of poise and control.
There are different forms of ballet, including classical ballet, neoclassical ballet, and contemporary ballet. Classical ballet often follows traditional techniques and storytelling, while contemporary ballet may use more modern movement, expression, and staging.
Ballet can be performed as part of large productions, competitions, examinations, showcases, or professional theatre performances. It combines athletic ability with artistry, allowing dancers to communicate emotion, character, and narrative through movement. Although it can appear effortless on stage, ballet requires years of focused training, discipline, and dedication.
Affiliated Schools
Flair School of Dance
Contact Name: Lucy Merrett
Email: accounts@discoverflair.co.uk
Just Imagine Dance
Contact Name: Jessica Williams
Email: info@justimagineballet.com
Sutherland School of Dance
Contact Name: Jan Archer
Email: info@janarcher.co.uk
Platinum Performing Arts
Contact Name: Roy Hart
Natalie Tough School of Dance Ltd.
Contact Name: Natalie Tough
Email: natalietoughdance@hotmail.com
Sanderson Dance
Contact Name: Jackie Bynert
Email: jess@sandersondance.co.uk
Awarding Bodies
UKA Dance
An awarding body validated by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre. They assist dance teachers worldwide by providing their pupils with Achievement Awards for all ages & abilities, in all styles of Dance & Drama. They also provide Teaching Qualifications and are proud to help, encourage and support members in all dance disciplines to establish and develop their business.
NCDTA International
We offer a huge variety in dance subjects so there will be something to suit everyone. You can choose from any of the following dance genres: Ballroom, Latin American, Classical Sequence, Modern Sequence, Country & Western, Salsa, Street/Hip Hop/Freestyle, Cheerleading, Modern Stage/Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Choreography, Speech & Drama and Performing Arts. Amateur examinations at all levels can be taken with your NCDTA International dance teacher with in-person, online and video examinations now available.
Independent Dance Training
UK based dance examination awarding body and teaching association. We represent dance teachers and schools from the UK and overseas. Our Programmes of Study cover all aspects of Dance (both theatre and ballroom) and Performing Arts.
We support our members by offering: Courses & Training (both regional and head office based); Advice, and a friendly and knowledgeable ear when needed.
Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance
The Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance has been providing first class training and support for both dancers and dance teachers worldwide since we were established by leading Scottish professionals in 1934.
The SDTA is an Awarding Organisation, validated by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre, and is a member of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing, the British Dance Council, the World Dance Council and the Theatre Dance Council International.