Beginner’s Ballet Bolshoi Style

London Russian Ballet School in Clapham

Allow yourself to be whipped into shape this Autumn by Evgeny Goremykin one the worlds best ballet dancers and ex-principle of the Bolshoi. Based at the London Russian Ballet School in Clapham, Evgeny will take you through a gruelling workout that leaves you feeling exhilarated and in no doubt that physical perfection is just one more plie away! No need to be intimidated – it’s just beginner’s ballet, Bolshoi style.

I can't recommend the Russian Workout enough. Classes run every morning and consist of a specially devised set of floor based exercises performed to Russian Music. Think pilates on speed and multiply by 10! It’s a bit like being one of those romantic looking worker women performing calisthenics in a Rodchenko photograph – utterly compelling and completely addictive!

This brilliant article was kindly written by Claire Heafford, Clapham based crafter, communist and lover of Russian Constructivists. Claire runs The Papered Parlour, a craft venue in Clapham that specialises in teaching craft and design workshops to the public.

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Photo courtesy of London Russian Ballet School

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