Classes
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No, you do not need to be a student or a member of the University of Cambridge to attend our classes. They are open to all members of the public aged 18 or over.
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Membership is not required to attend classes, though it does entitle you to discounted class prices.
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Most of our classes are drop-in, so you do not have to sign up ahead of time. However, if you are paying online, please register before arriving at the class. The exception is the full-term classes offered on Mondays and Thursdays, which are indicated on our timetable. These courses will close to new attendees after a few weeks to allow for faster progression through the basics of ballet.
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There's no special uniform, so feel free to wear whatever is comfortable!
For beginners, we recommend cycle shorts, leggings, or tracksuit trousers with a comfortable t-shirt. You can wear socks for your first few lessons, but if you continue with ballet, it's best to get flat ballet shoes in leather or canvas, with elastic straps rather than ribbons.
If you'd like to buy a leotard, we recommend a simple black one, as it's useful for ballet shows. For more information, please click here to see our page on what to wear to CUBC classes. to be a student or a member of the University of Cambridge to attend our classes. They are open to all members of the public aged 18 or over.
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Our cancellation and refund policies vary depending on the type of class or course you book. To ensure you have all the details, including options for vouchers, swaps, and full-term courses, please read our full Terms & Conditions.
Class Levels
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Yes, absolutely! Complete beginners are welcome at our Beginners 1 ballet classes.
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Depending on your experience, we recommend that most people attend the Improvers or Pre-Intermediate classes when returning to ballet after a long break. You can then adjust your level as necessary. If you need more advice, please contact us.
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If you would like to start pointe work, please attend the beginning pointe classes in your flat shoes first, so the teacher can evaluate your strength and decide if you are ready to start pointe.
photography
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Sorry, but for both legal and privacy reasons, photography and videography of classes or rehearsals are prohibited without prior approval from a committee member and the consent of all involved.
Have other questions?
If you have more questions or need additional information, we're here to help! Reach out to us, and we'll be happy to assist you with anything you need.