Royal Academy of Dance at Home | Beginners Ballet for Adults | Lesson 1

[@davidsnaddon2671]

Absolutely loved this class ..always wanted to fulfil my dream to dance since a child.. now at 72 I have started that dream.. we are never too old ..thankyou

[@davidsnaddon2671]

Actually although I see my husbands name has appeared I am his wife Penny doing this.!

[@romalbhullar]

I'm happy to see you following your dreams. Thanks for your comment!

[@susienovis9289]

@@davidsnaddon2671 - or rather, Penny, I'm now 75 and started Adult ballet classes just before lockdown & absolutely LOVED it! I'm with you! I did some Ballet aged about 6 years old, & LOVED it then, but because my father was in the RAF & we moved frequently, I never again found another ballet school, sadly. Until now, of course!! ;)

[@stacic1273]

I just started ballet classes last night at 26! 💗

[@Axiniana]

I’m 30 and I have a tumor on my foot but I’m seriously planning to join a ballet school after I’m done with the surgery and the recovery! For now, the posture exercises are the only thing I can pull off, but they’ll do for now!

[@VampiraVonGhoulscout]

Always wanted to do ballet as a child but we could never afford it. This is a good starting point until the world opens up again :)

[@Cleaningmovivation]

Yes I agree. I loved it as hobbie try learn and save videos as it take a while to learn moves but you never know might pick it up before the end of lockdown and hopefully prices of classes will cheaper

[@Cleaningmovivation]

I start tomorrow. And theres american girl on youtube she good aswell.

[@Cleaningmovivation]

Thought support the uk lol

[@ceciliabakalian]

Same 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@dyan13lucky]

The problem with home learning is you can learn and start bad habits that you won't notice.

[@kaliehusson2802]

Am I 13? Yes. Can I afford ballet classes? No. Am I doing this and loving it? Absolutely

[@yulemoon]

Bestie I wanna be a ballerina but I feel like there’s so much pain in it how’s it going so far

[@kaliehusson2802]

@@yulemoon there are some painful things but it’s pretty fun

[@emmadowman8645]

@@yulemoon you shouldn't feel any sharp pain or cracking. It's totally normal to feel pulled muscles and muscle fatigue. Make sure you learn to use your core correctly, stretch really well after a session and learn how to breathe while dancing and while stretching. Drink loads of water. Hope you can do it coz dancing is sooo good for the soul!

[@pleasedontlookforme8036]

Same I'm 15 and I've always wanted to do ballet but we could never afford it :/... I wanted to start work so I could pay for my dream hobbies but my mum won't let me work untill I'm 16 as she says I need to concentrate on my studies... Kinda stings cus my sisters are 8 years younger than me and soon my mum will start work maybe next year and she'll put them in whatever classes they want (martial arts, ballet, whatever they want) since we'll be able to afford it then but I've long since passed the good age to learn ballet....😔 And I won't have much time at that point anyway because I'll be working and studying for a levels... Doesn't help that I managed to get into a grammar school full of middle class kids in which everyone was given artistic classes in instruments, ballet, other dance, or joined a theatre group or all of them by their parents...even my best friend has like 4 different hobbies...in fact her mum put her in ballet lessons when she was little but she didn't like it so they stopped....I mean I get she shouldn't have to do things she doesn't like...but it just makes me a little jealous...

[@emmak4938]

Thank you. I am around 20 and wish I had stuck to ballet more in my younger years. I wonder if I will still be able to progress. There are no adult classes in my area.

[@esstown]

Emmie K, it is absolutely not too late. The best way is private lessons, making it clear to the teacher that you actually wish to learn ballet properly, and find a teacher who is willing to explain it, and you'll do great! My adults always progressed faster than the kids. There will be days when it feels like you're not getting anywhere, this is normal, but if you practice regularly then you are absolutely guaranteed to become terrific! Like anything else, it's really just about gaining strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, learning a few steps, and getting used to the right posture and placement, and how to use isometrics to stabilize yourself. It's all learned a little at a time, in bite sizes!

[@GGm03474]

@@esstown wow I'm 18 and I really thought I was too late but i guess I'm not thank you for this

[@AileemBlue]

She seems so sweet, my ballet teacher when I was 8 was so scary. I know most coaches or teachers are strict but she was just mean 🤣 so now I’m trying to fulfill a dream at 22 stiff like a tree

[@fefor9478]

My friend: What did You do in the summer? Me: I've had a class with the Royal academy of dance My friend: wooooooowwwwww thats cooooooollllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Me:😏

[@dariadorato]

I did this class carefully after 7 years from very serious accident that left me on pain killers n with one leg shorter. Never give up on your dreams Angels! No matter what happens to you...I'm awaiting another surgery but training ballet again and having this opportunity thanks you is a true blessing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

[@cindygoulding5830]

Thank you for this wonderful lesson! I am preparing for my first ballet class in 48 years to find closure and emotional healing and this built up my confidence!

[@dianemacfaden6060]

Loved this. As a 59 year old beginner it’s so good for my balance and leg strength.

[@squash6497]

I love this comment so much!

[@malenyusay3892]

I ended up doing this as a way to start being slightly active instead of finishing Chloe Ting's workout. 😅 I missed adult ballet so much. I am glad that I was able to follow this video. I'll try the next lessons sometime this week. ❤️

[@malenyusay3892]

@Martha Papadopoulou It was a full body workout that she live-streamed the other day. 😂

[@Xu_Explores]

I found this to be helpful to any beginner of any age :) hopefully I become a swan by the time I'm silver.

[@kimquinn7728]

Awww. The way you carry yourself within and without will make you a Swan. Ballet or no. I hope you get your dream.🥰

[@marinad8435]

Granny of 65 living in Crete and rekindling my ballet days. Amazing how the body forgets 🤔 so much to remember to do! Thank you for awesome video..

[@ΕΛΕΝΗΚ-ξ6ο]

Συγχαρητήρια κυρία Μαρίνα. Είστε ένα υπέροχο παράδειγμα. Σας εύχομαι ό,τι καλύτερο

[@DJ_Borderline_Barbie]

Ever enjoyed and learned so much in a baller class before in my life! I loved it so much thank you gorgeous souls that was absolutely wonderful 🫶🏻

[@JenniferLaurenn]

Thank YOUUUUUU!!! I'm so happy I came across this class series. Tho I'm not quite a "silver swan", me reconnecting with my life's passion in ballet after a 16 year hiatus has truly been a life changing experience. We are never too old or its never to late to ever dive into those dreams we have always strongly desired as children. Watching and now participating along with this class has awakened the SWAN back in me and THAT FEELS AMAZING! I never thought I would ever find myself tapping back into classical ballet.... but here we all are and this is so amazing. Love Sara's energy and I appreciate the etiquette at the end after every lesson...."Practice your Lashes" and "don't forget to curtsy" shows respect as a dancer I knew I was watching a great teacher!!!!! Hope to see more advanced Barre /Center combinations, would love to "take" those too! Thanks Royal Academy of Dance

[@Oiroos]

This morning i woke and thought to myself, " hmm why not add ballet to my morning work out". I was so thrilled to find this. Last time I did ballet was 30 years ago, I was only a little girl and it all came back like it was yesterdat, like riding a bike! Thank you x

[@chrischainey9413]

Thanks for thinking of us poor old stagnating Silver Swans. It was fun and a great reminder to keep us out of slipping into bad habits.

[@15Taco]

This is the best ballet class. Its movements are very easy and fast to save. Thank you, you are achieving dreams of girls from all over the world ,from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 . Thank you so much keep going you guys y and we’re with you always 💘

[@RonBruce]

I’m a Hip hop dancer who recently got into Memphis jookin. I saw lil Buck take ballet classes and his technique as a dancer just sky rocketed. So I want to follow the same path. I did modern contemporary when I was 16 but never revisited. Im 28 now...And pretty stiff. I’m excited to learn not just for Memphis jookin but ballet is beautiful overall.

[@joancarne3998]

Just what is needed during this time of using our imagination and positive thinking.

[@jacig2083]

Thankyou RAD for sharing. I'm a Silver Swan beginner at "Hartley House Dance Club" in Plymouth and highly recommend teachers Maryam and Linda. Their professional friendly approach puts you at ease from the day you join. Classes have helped me with posture, balance and body awareness. From the beautiful graceful movements to the music everything about the class is ace. Its the best thing i have done for myself in a long time.

[@paulao.8378]

Thank you so much for this video. I am 21 years old and may not be a "silver swan" but I've truly missed the ballet classes I took as a child and wanted to rediscover my love for ballet. I am certainly not as good as I used to be , but this video is excellent for practicing the basics and getting back into it.

[@lydiaward9919]

This made me cry in a happy way. Now aged 83 and an ex ballet student (International Ballet School) this is the first video that is perfect. Aside from the actual ballet exercises - a little of the technique - explained in a friendly way. My leg muscles have become weak. Cannot do full plie but this will give me confidence to try again. Also, please thank the PIANIST. Often a forgotten part of the ballet class. One cannot ask a CD or tape to 'could you repeat that please'.

[@christinae30]

Yes, very nice with a real pianist! Gives it a whole different feeling!

[@sharonmatthews6566]

Thank you for explaining everything really clearly, as a complete novice I was able to follow and understand. My core muscles certainly felt it .

[@peggylavake772]

I loved this class, I have cervical dystonia, so my head is slightly tilted to the left and balance is difficult. But I have learned that ballet fbarre work for some reason responds to these movements. So I am feeling hopeful. I will make it a big part of my revcovery. I have taken ballet while in school for viola performance. There is a tiny bit of muscle memory. I'm excited. Many thanks.

[@sparkyj398]

That was excellent, thank you! I have major balance issues due to a tumour that caused a spinal cord compression. I also have loss of feeling/sensation in my lower body so these exercises are prefect for trying to regain some control and balance.

[@royalacademydance]

Thanks so much for joining!

[@annbrixey9651]

So good to see a beginner class with correct technique being taught for posture and placement. After watching several "beginner class" videos which seemed to be all about how good the teacher was. rather than teaching the student how to do it correctly. It is difficult to not be with the student to make the corrections. so IMHO more care must be taken when teaching on line . That is why the Silver Swan program taught by RAD teachers is so essential.

[@yvonneoliver4054]

Thank you for helping adults to realize their and my childhood dreams! ❤️

[@lcbrittain]

Thank you so much for this. I am 69, never had much talent or coordination, though I went to a ballet school for eight years, and it is wonderful to discover that my body still remembers the feeling of dancing. I have always been hamstrung, though, so this is a frustration. I don’t want to force this, as it has a detrimental effect on my back. Still, after just two lessons, repetitions of lesson 1, I feel a difference in my posture and improvement in my balance. Thank you so very much for this gift of lessons.

[@MelBuendia]

Thank you so much for this. It felt like going home. I stopped taking classes 20 yrs ago, but I entered a RAD when I was 6-12. I have danced other things, but this is HOME. And live piano! Couldn't stop smiling the whole lesson. Thank you again!

[@siegfried923]

Thought this was excellently taught and manageable Im an ex Male dancing teacher who has several health issues and managed this well Quite impressed with myself. I finished teaching seven years ago and this is the first time since that I have attempted ballet since. I have reached my three score years and ten so not a youngster'

[@lisanixon695]

Hello Sarah and other Swanabees, looking forward to joining in with this class today. Love to all from LCN Dance Academy and Silver Swans Adult Ballet Cambridge UK xxx

[@abbylowman3673]

I love this. Thank you. I am 33 and I haven’t been to my ballet class for a while now and because there is always so much to think about this was a lovely reminder of it all. Thank you. I will be tuning in every week while we are in isolation. ♥️🤸🏻‍♀️🙏🏻 (also anyone else think there should be a ballet shoes emoji???)

[@DanaOira]

There is a ballet shoes emoji! 🩰🩰🩰🩰🩰

[@ferchii13]

@@DanaOira 🩰

[@wwaxwork]

What a great instructor, explained things so well.

[@philippalucas9197]

Thank you, lovely Sarah :) my mum recommended your video to me and then as I watched it I recognised you from my tap classes in Sutton 🥰. You are a kind, clear, excellent teacher xx

[@jodihoward3674]

Wholeheartedly thanking you personally, for creating and sharing this tutorial. I tried a couple of other videos before this one of yours. They were showing me basic ballet positions and moves of their ability. Not a teacher, as one should be in any given subject. Teaching me the basics , enabling me to understand and perform the fundamental first steps basic ballet positions and moves there after. How your inner body and muscles should feel and how it should look externally .

[@lexishadle1190]

I've been using this awesome online dancing platform taught by professionals of all types and skill levels...and it really helped me gain skill and confidence....check it out : ) here is the link youdance.com/3

[@jbacon6254]

I needed the senior exercise today, its really good for the body and soul, more please. Thank you i do the normal exercises as well. But as a senior I would love more of these. Thank you soo much.❤

[@hazeltodhunter9405]

Thank you so much for this . I'm 73 and have never done a ballet class before, I usually do taichi. It was lovely. I have rheumatoid arthritis and work hard to keep mobile and flexible.

[@davidnewman4135]

Gave up ballet at 15 now 62 a fabulous session thank you

[@scarl3ttcanary744]

Used to do ballet as a kid but my parents pulled me out of it when I was 4 or 5 and sometimes I wonder where I would be today if I carried on doing it. I’m now 20 and I really want to learn again.

[@MsCoolGlass]

This is golden KZbin! Thank you so much for this class! Please do more!

[@CrocPit]

Thank you so much for these videos. I loved doing them last year, my 2023 resolution is to do them as daily practice

[@bookprincess612]

She is only a tiny little Silver Swan inside me.....but she is 😍 Thank you so much for your detailed explanations and the joy this brings to me 💟💟💟

[@emmadowman8645]

Having spent years dancing Ballet, Latin American and Ballroom as a kid right into my 20s, I sustained a back injury in a cycling accident 2 years ago which left me paralysed from hips down. It was a gruelling journey to learn to walk again, but once I was there, these classes have been excellent for my strength rehabilitation! Feel like I have my freedom back! Thanks so much Xo

[@royalacademydance]

Hi Emma, thanks for sharing your story with us, we are so pleased the hear that the classes have been helping you.

[@danceandart1391]

Thank you very much RAD. this channel made us inspired to make a video for adult dancers. Thank you!

[@edgarclan100]

brilliant. I am so happy to have found you. I'm a pretty flexible 58 year old and really excited to be starting ballet. I missed out when I was a little child!!

[@annamorales2205]

i started ballet as a kid, now in college, my dreams again comes true. really thank u

[@valeriefrankcom5463]

Thank you so much for this video. Now subscribed and looking forward to the next one. I'm 53 and did ballet for about 10 years as a child. No adult classes near me so this is ideal. Can't believe how much came flooding back to me after all these years. Wonderful. X

[@elizabethbale1885]

I am a 57 (nearly 58) year old lady and I have never attempted ballet before, and I know nothing about ballet. However, I have really enjoyed watching today's 'Silver Swan' lesson with Sarah. I was able to complete some of the beginners' exercises despite not being very fit, and I will try to watch the video again during the week. Thank you Sarah and RAD for this initiative which will help many people who are currently isolating because of Covid-19 to improve their fitness and their knowledge of ballet.

[@royalacademydance]

Thanks so much for joining! Join us next Wednesday at 1pm BST for more

[@barbarapeters6670]

Very enjoyable,I hope my SS class members were all joining in to keep in shape for when we are able to continue.

[@aileenhogg4186]

That was fantastic. Huge thanks for this, never thought I’d do a dance class with the Royal Ballet. Bliss🌟👏👏👏👏👍

[@elainechance6573]

A brilliant initiative , I can't wait to join you all!

[@beckyrandelin7683]

LOVE this! You bring such a wonderful sense of humor along with fabulous instruction!! Detailed but not slow and boring - thank you!!! I’m 62 and although a long time fitness buff (dressage riding, weight lifting, running back in the day, walking and gardening) I’ve started having knee & ankle problems. Was doing my PT and watching “Every Little Step” about the making of Chorus Line (it was great!!) and thought - dancers are strengthening everything my PT is trying to do. So i googled for adult classes and found this. I’m a fan!! This will be a regular part of my mornings - can’t wait to progress into the other lessons too. Thank you!!

[@srr2930]

I’m 12, and I really wanna do ballet, I search up classes on KZbin because of the pandemic. I hope when the pandemic is over I can finally do ballet classes and acting/drama lessons too!

[@lindafurnell9675]

Loved this form of exercise. Thanks very much.

[@stefania26563]

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and can’t wait for the next.

[@kayzibuck]

Love love love this. To snarky Jennifer below I would suggest you find something more suited to your age group. There is so little available suitable for over-65s and this is perfect for those of us struggling with unexpected issues.

[@motherrabbit4991]

I have ehlers-danlos syndrome and always wanted to dance, but not recommended to. Watching this is still inspiring and lovely.

[@qunyu5629]

Thank you very much for the detailed explanation for each movement and I really enjoyed following it! I'll probably enrol a ballet course for adult when the lockdown is eased.

[@royalacademydance]

We are so glad and what lovely feedback, thank you :)

[@jodihoward3674]

I'm 33 now. I took lessons in ballet, tap and modern between the age of 2-4/5. I performed on stage and earned silver and bronze grading medals within that time. I remember it all so fondly. It was too expensive for my mum so it stopped I didnt stop loving the stage and the arts! I want to learn ballet basics again, for myself. It makes me feel a nostalgic joyous contentment :)

[@lexishadle1190]

YouDance has a variety of ballet dance tutorials....I've been using this awesome online dancing platform taught by professionals of all types and skill levels...and it really helped me gain skill and confidence....check it out : ) here is the link youdance.com/3

[@christinebull2124]

Missing my Royal Sutton Coldfield Silver Swans classes with Emma. This is great.

[@mrjiffyman1]

Thank you, I enjoyed that. (haven't done any ballet since about 1984)

[@victoriaholmes8220]

These videos are excellent. Good warm up/cool down, clear precise instructions, a professional looking background (I don't really want to be in someone's bedroom!) and a good pace. Thank you!

[@angelicrobles6292]

Thank you for this online class! It's great encouragement to keep practicing even at home.

[@kitph24]

So glad to have found this chanel. Doing this beginners ballet workout along with the very skilled and experienced Sarah has been fantastic and I hope to keep this going. It's a beautiful way to keep in shape.

[@goldenmusic1616]

I really enjoyed particularly the piano playing -took me back to my ballet classes from 1952 onwards. I had assumed the playing was live for each lesson but I think not..even so its been a treat -thanks. Silver Swans Lessons 1-9 are now the core of my daily exercise -love it! and I am enquiring on our Nextdoor App if anyone knows how we can continue locally.

[@beafitze5909]

Aaauwww, I wanted more! There are no Silver Swans where I live and online classes would be fabulous. Thanks for the little taster all the same though. 🙂

[@royalacademydance]

Hi Bea, Stay tuned for next week! We'll be releasing another video next Wednesday at 1pm BST. This video will stay on our website and social media channels if you would like to watch again. We will also be sharing information about Silver Swans Licensees and RAD Teachers who are offering online sessions very soon, so you can keep dancing at home.

[@everythingdance-yourmentor]

Check out my weekly free online video classes in all dance subjects - for all levels.

[@kimduncan4082]

Fantastic thank you. Would it be possible to wear black ballet shoes so they contrast with the colour of the floor to see foot work more clearly?

[@christineanderson7106]

Thank you brought back my days dancing when I was a girl.

[@もちぷよ-t6q]

Thank you for delivering great videos while waiting at home. I'm looking forward to it.

[@suenewman4787]

Having never had a ballet lesson, this is just right, I will practice for next week Thank you

[@royalacademydance]

Fantastic! Look forward to seeing you next Wednesday :)

[@deniseward8244]

Sue Newman s

[@youmnaasseily7509]

THANK YOU SO MUCH ....i am in Bordeaux and will definitely follow the lesson on a regular basis: we live on a vineyard and I'll do the exercice every day in the afternoon before my walk! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

[@christinae30]

I didn't know I am a swan!? And really good I didn't find this when it was released, I was too young then 😃 Thank you very much, I was looking for ballet classes for not so young beginners, and with a good teacher! (Danced between 8-10)

[@sheilagoldberg283]

Thank you so much - haven't been able to get to my silver swan classes, so this perfect.

[@ivaneph]

Im 30+ of age. I hope its not too late to learn ballet. Really love learning it but had no chance. Thanks to this video I can now start ballet as beginner 😃😃

[@royalacademydance]

Hi Ivane, It is never too late to start! Hope that you enjoy.

[@colleendenby3169]

I am in...! Recording my efforts for grandkids...

[@SuperLinda48]

Brilliant! Haven't really done ballet since I was a child but loved it then and love it now (Im 71). Whens the next one?

[@royalacademydance]

That's great to hear! The next video will be released next Wednesday at 1pm BST. This video will stay on our website and social media channels if you would like to practice before then :)

[@jillbussey2139]

Missing our weekly Silver Swans class so much really looking forward to this

[@pammelding4658]

I have arthritic joints, with two half knee replacements and a spinal fusion and I have kept myself going with reformer pilates for a few years now.(I am 74). It never occurred to me to join a silver swans class, I just presumed I couldn't do it because of my arthritic problems. However yesterday I found the lesson one video and gave it a tentative go and to my utter amazement I could do most of it, apart from the deep plies - my artificial knees won't bend enough for them, but my core and leg strength is pretty good from the pilates. So once social distancing is all over, I will join our local class. But could someone tell me how long you keep practicing each lesson before you go on to the next one?

[@siobhanpenny7600]

Loved doing this thank you! 34yrs and always wanted to try ballet, now I can do these small workouts at home!

[@ceciliabakalian]

Did you continue the whole series? And are you flexible(slpits)? If yes i have a question, were you able to do all of the steps? Because i really want to do ballet but i am NOT flexible and that's discouraging me

[@tinyworldofbricks1291]

Day 2 on this video, already noticing some posture improvement. Thank you so much for uploading this video!

[@AleMurra]

You are amazing 😉 Truly you are the best I love it and it Was perfect to work with my children inside . Super positive, Complete work out and also stylish Thank you so much We, my kids and I, really appreciated it 😘

[@oegina]

Thanks a lot! I am from Russia and I am enjoying your lesson!

[@Janette-k8z]

Love these classes, thanks so much!

[@teacherjulesandculturecoach]

I've been looking for an exercise routine I can do each day! I've done some Adult Ballet in the past so this is great! Thank you!!

[@2angelsnet]

Thank you so much. I am sharing with everyone. So good at this difficult time for us silver... wanna be swans! Mahalo Nui Loa, from my heart!

[@crypticcurls]

Wonderful! Stiff hubby thought it was very funny :)

[@barbaragahir4776]

Thanks Sarah. Lovely to be able to join in, I’ve been missing the classes x

[@joannafossey3387]

Great, looking forward to this!

[@JillSmith-xn9by]

Very good instructional video.

[@eviebalk3488]

Thank you so much I danced this dance for 9 years but had to stop because of an injury and I’m going back a soon is possible I love your videos (I’m 15)

[@baleogrencisi3119]

Last 45 minutes, so excited!

[@donnacieslik213]

Thank you Royal Ballet for this informative video. I am missing my Silver Swans class with Jane Jones in Shrewsbury. I will look forward to next weeks class. 🩰🦢

[@dc9715]

Delightful! Thank you RAD.

[@annakritikos5717]

splendid video! Thank you!

[@gillschmid5267]

Fantastic, love being taught by you. Thank you so much.

[@philippaporritt3612]

Loved the first class, looking forward to the next one 😍

[@MsYellop]

Excited and ready

[@Jesavae]

I appreciate this class, it was fun doing it😊

[@veronicaavilahonores6504]

Thank you! I always wanted to be a ballerina, at least I'll feel like one in my home ^_^

[@lexishadle1190]

awww i love that

[@IrinaKuchipudi]

I am 46 and I love it!