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About
Harlow Ballet School

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Harlow Ballet School was founded in 1959 and has been a resident company at The Harlow Playhouse for many years. This longstanding relationship gives dancers access to a fully equipped studio, including a sprung dance floor, mirrors, barres, changing rooms, toilet facilities and drinking water. 

The school focuses on classical Cecchetti ballet training, barre exercises and centre work including repertoire. Harlow Ballet School does not have graded assessments or examinations as part of its curriculum.

Harlow Ballet School is a partnership between Michael and Henrietta Branwell and Claire Hickles.

Harlow Ballet School trains young dancers to develop strong secure technique and physical strength needed for a safe and confident transition to pointe shoes.

The school has established a Pointe Shoe Fund to support  students by improving accessibility and affordability of pointe shoes.

OUR SERVICES

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Melody Bear
EXCITING AND FUN CLASSES
at the Harlow Ballet School

 

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For pre-school children from 2 to 4 years old with their parents or carers to enjoy together.

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Children will be introduced to dance and movement using the natural actions of the body.

It will aid their physical development, coordination, spatial awareness, creativity and self-expression, while introducing fundamental learning skills such as counting, colour, shape recognition and language skills.

 

Learning these fundamental skills at an early age will give children an advantage if they wish to continue dancing.

 

      Classes are on Tuesdays from 10.45 to 11.30 and on Wednesdays from 2.00 to 2.45.

For further information and to enrol please contact

Claire Hickles

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Mobile: 07834 277 658

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Email: c.hicklesharlowballetschool@gmail.com

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     Claire Hickles 

     Melody Bear Teacher

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CONTACT US

Harlow Ballet School​

​c/o Harlow Playhouse

CM20 1LS 

​Tel: 01279 639170

​Email: Harlow.ballet@ntlworld.com

​Melody Bear Classes

 Claire Hickles

​Mobile: 07834 277 658

​Email: c.hicklesharlowballetschool@gmail.com

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