Jane Truman School of Ballet

22/03/2024

We had Primaries, Grade 2 and Grade 6 exams this week at RAD HQ. Whatever the results you all made me very proud!!

22/03/2024

What a lot of fun we had at the Headquarters of the Royal Academy of Dance Yesterday. Who knew exams could be such fun!!

31/01/2024

Places available in our Adult classes on Monday at 3.30 and Tuesday at 6.30.
Contact Jane @ [email protected], 07341280320 or here on FB for more details.

08/01/2024

Happy New Year Everyone!

We still have some places left on our Adult classes; Monday 3.30 & Tuesday 6.30.
Primary, Grade 1, Grade 3 and Grade 7 are all now waiting list only!
Register your interest @ [email protected], 07341280320 or here on FB

30/10/2023

Don't forget it's World Ballet Day on Wednesday 1st November .

04/10/2023

Still time to get fit for Christmas! Come and join our Adult Ballet classes, places are filling up fast. Like Pilates at the Barre, with beautiful music, make friends, get fit, have fun!
Contact Jane at [email protected], 07341280320, or here on Facebook for more details.
Beginners always welcome. First lesson is FREE!

24/09/2023

Angela Rippon proving it's never too late to dance! Come and join us in our Adult classes and have fun, make friends, and get fit!!

04/09/2023

Hope you have all had a lovely Summer!
We are back to lessons today. Looking forward to getting back to the barre and working towards our RAD exams.
Not too late to join us...places available in our Primary and Adult classes.
Contact Jane @ [email protected]/07341280320 or here on FB

01/09/2023

Our Adult Ballet classes are back with a
NEW TIME: Monday 3.30-4.30.
Also Tuesday 6.30-7.30.
Beginners always welcome.
Come and join us to have fun, get fit and make new friends.
Contact Jane - [email protected], 07341280320 or here on FB.
FREE Trail lessons available.
Photo by Marc Haegeman for RAD

30/08/2023

Back to class on Monday 4th September.

Places available in our Primary Ballet (Monday) and Adult classes (Monday & Tuesday)
Contact for more details; [email protected], 07341280320 or here on FB.
FREE Trail lessons available.
Photo by Evan Li for the Royal Academy of Dance

05/08/2023

NEW CLASS from September 4th,
Adult ballet, Monday 3.30-4.30
Have fun, get fit and make new friends.
Beginners always welcome.
As Angela Rippon says;
"Even if you are older, you can dance and feel strong."
Limited places available.
First trial lesson is FREE.
Contact Jane @ [email protected], or here on Facebook.

Specially designed for older learners, Silver Swans® ballet classes will help improve your mobility, posture, co-ordination and energy levels.The health bene...

22/07/2023

That's a wrap....Have a wonderful Summer and looking forward to seeing you all again in September.

10/06/2023

Summer may be here...so get in shape with our Adult classes online and in person.
It's never too late to start with our Tuesday class suitable from age 12/13. Complete beginners always welcome.
Contact Jane @ [email protected], 07341280320 or here on Facebook.
FREE trail lesson available!

26/05/2023

Looking for something to try that's completely new for your Duke of Edinburgh award?
Ballet is recommended by the D of E in both the physical and skills section. We have helped a number of students with their D of E awards and have a beginners class on a Tuesday at 6.30.
If you'd like us to help you, contact Jane @ [email protected], 07341280320 or here on FB.

25/05/2023

Come and join us.
Spaces from Primary to Adult for the rest of the Summer term.
Class available for complete beginners.
You don't have to be great to start but you do have to start to be great!
Contact Jane @ [email protected], 07341280320 or here on FB

18/05/2023

An opportunity to watch Birmingham Royal Ballet rehearse.

Next Wednesday, 24 May, at 7pm BST, we're opening our studio doors for a Facebook livestream during rehearsals for George Balanchine’s Apollo; part of our Still Life triple bill at Birmingham Hippodrome, 8-10 June.

Patricia Neary, leading Balanchine dancer of her generation, ballet director and now ambassador for the Balanchine Trust, and BRB Director Carlos Acosta share their experience and knowledge as they coach the company dancers taking on these iconic roles for the first time.

Click here to register your interest: https://fal.cn/3ykDb

📸: Richard Battye of Brandon Lawrence

11/05/2023

Interesting article that explains those aches and pains as we get older may be our bodies telling us we need to move more.
Join our Adult classes to do all these moves.
Also online gentle stretching and toning 11am GMT Monday & Friday.
Contact Jane @ [email protected], 07341280320 or here on Facebook
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/apr/07/life-changing-daily-moves-that-will-keep-your-body-happy?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB

03/05/2023

GO FOR IT NOW.
THE FUTURE IS PROMISED
TO NO ONE.

28/04/2023

28/04/2023

Looking for a creative outlet for your child?

We have places available in our Monday Primary Class at 4.30 from age 4+
Ballet is not only great exercise, it uses both sides of the brain, improves posture and discipline too.
Contact Jane: [email protected]/07341280320 or here on Facebook.
We look forward to hearing from you!
First lesson is FREE

28/04/2023

Unleash your creativity! Join us to get fit and have fun.
Non exam ballet from age 13+ Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm
Adult ballet Thursday 4.00-5.00pm
First lesson is FREE, you have nothing to lose, so give us a try.
Contact Jane: [email protected]/07341280320 or here on Facebook
Complete beginners are always welcome!

19/04/2023

Too much chocolate over Easter?
Join our adult classes to get fit, flexible and have fun.
Lessons 6.30 Tuesday and 4.00 Thursday.
Limited places available.

Contact Jane [email protected]

First lesson is FREE

Life is better when you dance!

16/04/2023

Join us for Adult Ballet classes.
New times: Tuesday 6.30 & Thursday 4.00
Our classes are fun, friendly and the first lesson is FREE
Beginners always welcome.
Email Jane @ [email protected]
Telephone 07341280320

15/04/2023

We are back at the Barre Monday 17th April.
Come and join us!
Call Jane, 07341280320, email [email protected] or message here on Facebook.
FREE trial lessons available

20/03/2023

Spring is in the air, it's time to get fit and join our adult ballet class. Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons.
Places available in our Primary class, Mondays, too.
Contact Jane [email protected], 07341280320 or here on FB.
First lesson is FREE!!

16/03/2023

Come and join our fun, welcoming Adult classes.
Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons.
Get fit, have fun, and make new friends.
Contact Jane @ [email protected] or here on FB

First lesson is FREE!

16/03/2023

Want to dance but don't want to take exams?
We have the perfect class for you.
Join our Open Ballet class, Tuesday 6.30-7.30. Suitable 13+
First lesson FREE.
Beginners and returners always welcome.
Contact Jane @ [email protected] or here on FB

16/03/2023

Established for over 100 years, the Royal Academy of Dance is a world-leading dance, education and training organisation offering globally recognised qualifications with some exams offering valuable UCAS points.

Our Principal, Jane Truman holds the Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma, one of the highest teaching qualifications the RAD offers.

Come and join us any time for a FREE trial lesson, contact at [email protected], 07341280320, or here on Facebook.

14/03/2023

Adult ballet classes Tuesday evening and Thursday afternoon.
Join us anytime for a FREE trial lesson.
Why not join us at the Barre to feel good, have fun and get fit.
Contact Jane @ [email protected] or here on FB.

10/03/2023

Ballet is great training, watch these rugby players from Newcastle....and come and join us 'AT THE BARRE'...

Newcastle Falcons have teamed up with Birmingham Royal Ballet in Sunderland to understand how the dancers use their bodies to stay well. | ITV News Tyne Tees