Class Descriptions

KIDS CLASSES

We want children and teens, above all, to experience joy and freedom to move their bodies in whichever dance class they attend. We offer nurturing and non-pressured classes with plenty of opportunities to explore and progress in their chosen dance genre. Some classes are more structured than others so it’s always good to discuss your child’s likes and requirements with us. Students will also get opportunities to perform at MBD if they wish too. We have a biannual show and small-scale performing opportunities as well as class ‘watching weeks’ for parents. 

DANCE CLASS – MINI, JUNIOR & SENIOR 1 and SENIOR 2 –  (4-7yrs, 8-10yrs, 11-14yrs, 15-19yrs)
Great for children and teens who love a variety of dance and music styles and want to learn various dance techniques and gradually progress with more challenging dance steps and routines. These are fun and varied classes with an energetic warm up followed by strengthening and a gentle stretch. We cover technical jazz and contemporary dance technique exercises which form the foundations of good posture, rhythm, coordination, spatial awareness as well as exploring jumps, turns, floor work and basic dance-acro. This class will also benefit from learning a wide range of choreography with influences of Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Street, Lyrical and Latin.
Taught by Lisa

MINI STREET DANCE – MINI (4-8yrs)
Vibrant, funky and fun, Street Dance is a super confidence-boosting class for kids who want to just dance to good music but with less structure and dance technique. Students will follow a strengthening warm up before learning steps and dance routines with influences from Street, Commercial, Hip Hop and Break Dance too.
Taught by Anita 

BALLET CLASSES for children age 4+ – Adults
a non-syllabus class where classical ballet can be learned and performed with freedom and joy.
Taught by Lisa

THEATRE CLUB
Theatre Club is aimed at improving confidence through stage practice. Classes consist of a combination of drama warm ups, training in voice production and drama techniques, singing warm ups and building confidence with a range of Musical Theatre and popular songs and a dance warm up and group choreography of a Musical Theatre style piece.
Taught by Claire 

ADULT CLASSES

This is a summary of the current MBD adult classes. All classes are suitable for mixed abilities and fitness levels, unless stated otherwise, from beginners to advanced. You don’t have to have any dance experience to attend any of the classes. You don’t have to be fit and bendy, you just need to book on, turn up and you’ll be very welcome!

BODYBALLET©
Exclusive to MBD:
A mind-body workout that you can take at your own pace. It’s a body conditioning class inspired by ballet technique with an infusion of Barre, Yoga and Pilates. Great for posture, core, full-body toning, stamina, strengthening and stretching. The ultimate strengthen and lengthen and a bit sweaty too!
Also super for longevity.
Taught by Lisa

COMMERCIAL DANCE
A fun and varied class with an energetic warm up, toning and stretch followed by some Jazz dance technique and learning a dance routine. Routines change every 2-3 weeks and can be based on any of the following dance styles:  jazz, street, rock, lyrical, contemporary,  musical theatre, latin, Bollywood, flamenco and more!
Taught by Lisa 

ADULT STREET DANCE
A fun, energetic and welcoming class for adults who love music and dance! No previous dance experience is necessary — everyone is welcome, whatever their age, ability or experience. Classes begin with a strengthening and cardio warm-up before moving into a mix of slower and faster-paced routines to both modern and classic tracks. Expect a varied selection of commercial and street dance styles, with plenty of opportunity to have fun, get moving and build confidence in a friendly, supportive group
Taught by Emily

HATHA YOGA
A mixed Hatha and Vinyasa yoga class with a blend of flowing movements, dynamic postures, breathing techniques and tension-releasing stretches. Students are guided to honour their own needs, in every sense, in each lesson. Great for stamina, toning, flexibility, soothing the nervous system, stimulating physiological systems (yep, all of them!) focus, healing and releasing what isn’t serving you. Classes vary from week to week depending on the energy, moon phase and general feeling of students on the day. Basic and advanced options given and all students are held in a safe and welcoming space to be fully themselves. Powerful stuff. I love it!
Taught by Lisa

EVENING YOGA – SLOW & STRETCHY
A gentle, slow-paced evening yoga class designed to help unwind, release tension and reconnect with the body and mind at the end of the day. The class begins with a warming, intentional flow to open the body and release any built-up tension and stagnant energy, followed by longer-held stretches and gentle releases to encourage deep relaxation, reduce stress and prepare the body for a restful night’s sleep.

Suitable for men and women of all ages and abilities, including complete beginners — no previous yoga experience is needed. A chance to slow down, pause and make time for yourself, creating space for self-care, relaxation and a little self-love.
Taught by Lisa 

The body is gradually warmed and opened before moving into a dynamic flow of adaptable asanas, building heat, strength and prana (life energy). Expect core work, standing postures, balances and Sun Salutations, developing strength, stability, focus and mind-body awareness.

No previous yoga experience is necessary. Men and women of all ages and abilities are welcome, and everyone can start exactly where they are. Plenty of options and variations are offered so each person can choose their own level of challenge.
A short closing meditation leaves participants feeling centred, grounded and ready for the day ahead.

Taught by Lisa 

SLOW FLOW YOGA
Slow and intentional. A class for YOU. This is a beautiful class will open up the body and detox organs. The breath will guide us through slow sun salutation variations, strengthening the body while staedying the mind in this intentional flow that deepens presence. Classes vary from week to week depending on the energy, moon phase and general feeling of students on the day. Students are held in a safe and welcoming space to be fully themselves. Powerful stuff. I love it!
Taught by Lisa

YIN YOGA
Yin yoga is a simple yet profound method of yoga which I love and it benefits both the energetic and physical bodies. Yin is deeply nourishing; supporting joint mobility and it hydrates the connective tissue on the fascial level counteracting aging and creating longevity. It manipulates the meridians so the prana (the vital life force) can flow freely throughout the body (like needless acupuncture). We will focus on the spine and the shoulder and pelvic girdles.
In Yin we tend to hold passive, tension free, positions for 3-5 minutes allowing the body to settle fully into each asana. Props and modifications are used for each one of us for our individual practices and to suit our bodies. It’s a beautiful practice for gentle meditative self enquiry as you get to know your anatomical body better and what it needs and your mind-body connection will increase along with its awareness. We will end with a relaxing shavasana. Yin will help to reduce physical tension, stress levels and will aid sleep.
Taught by Lisa

POWER HOUR©
The Ultimate mind and body upgrade
This 60-minute experience builds stamina, strength, and mental stillness while helping you release anything that’s holding you back.
Start with 10 minutes of slow-flow yoga to ground and awaken.
Move into 25 minutes of cardio-conditioning—a HIIT-meets-Bodyballet blend that fires up deep core muscles and sharpens alignment.
Then unwind with 25 minutes of yoga openings, soothing Yin stretches, and a short, restorative savasana.
Sweat. Breathe. Release.
Leave clearer, stronger, and completely renewed.
Taught by Lisa

GENTLE CLASS: Ballet, Tone and Stretch.
Aimed at seniors and those requiring low-impact exercise –  This class is all about functional movement and longevity as well as a lot of fun! It’s a blend of Ballet Barre, Pilates, basic dance and Yoga and uses barres and chairs for support and seated exercise and no matt work.  Multidirectional movements and core-strength focus build confidence in the body as well as stamina and strength. We focus on mobilising joints, strengthening postural muscles and releasing tension and painIt is ideal for those returning to exercise after a long period, new mums (babies welcome), the elderly or less mobile or injured/rehabilitating….
Taught by Lisa

ADULT BALLET
A non-syllabus and a mix of Barre, centre practice, jumps and turns. It will have all the discipline of ballet but a very accessible and fun class.
Taught by Lisa

PBT – PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE – For Seniors 11+ and Adults
PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique) is a specialist conditioning programme designed to develop the strength, alignment, balance, flexibility, coordination and muscle memory needed for dance. Using equipment such as exercise balls and resistance bands, you’ll learn to feel how your body should work and carry this understanding into your dancing.

You don’t have to be a dancer to benefit! PBT is a great full-body workout for anyone wanting to improve strength, posture, balance, flexibility and body awareness.

For dancers wanting to progress quickly, PBT can complement regular dance training by strengthening the foundations of good technique and helping you develop greater control, precision and confidence.

No previous PBT experience required. Click here to visit the official PBT website and see more of the PBT work

Taught by Lisa Stephens, Certified Progressing Ballet Technique Teacher.

1-2-1 PRIVATE LESSON
30 or 40 minute session in your chosen area (Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Flow Yoga, Jazz/Commercial Dance technique, Ballet or Bodyballet©). A free 10 minute phone consultation to discuss your/your child’s needs is included. See Prices and Payment for fees
Taught by Lisa

MONTHLY WORKSHOPS in specialised YOGA &  DANCE are also available. Email info@mindbodydance.co.uk to be added to our events mailing list. 

What to wear?

We don’t have a set uniform as we want classes to be accessible for everyone.

KIDS: Street and Dance Students should come to class in clothing they can move around in easily, trainers or dance sneakers are ideal and long hair must be tied back.
Ballet: Eventually Children should wear a leotard (or tutu/ballet skirt for ages 4 – 7years) and tights or bare legs and leather, satin or canvas ballet shoes. Hair must be tied back and off the face. For the first few ballet classes students may dance in bare feet and wear fitted leggings and a vest. please note that the for ballet class the uniform is particularly important so technical corrections can be made.

ADULTS: Wear comfy clothing you can move in. Leggings and vests/T-shirts are ideal. Trainers or dance shoes are required for Commercial Dance. Bare feet or ballet shoes for Ballet and BodyBallet©.

Please bring a matt for floor work if attending BodyBallet©, Power Hour© or Yoga

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