Miss Judith started attending ballet classes at the age of 3 and continued right up until age 18, always studying Royal Academy of Dance ballet and assisting her teacher at the time with classes. She gained a degree in Youth and Community Studies and worked for the Birmingham Youth Service for over 18 years in a variety of settings across the city whilst completing a PGCE in teaching.
Having returned to ballet as an adult, she completed her Teaching Qualification with the RAD and opened her own classes 17 years ago, along with working in schools delivering ballet lessons. She is a qualified First Aider with an Enhanced DBS. She continues to support her learning and development through regular CPD with her associations.
Over the years, she has played an active part in the Regional RAD events and courses. Miss Judith has continued to teach all levels of the RAD syllabus up to Vocational Levels and was one of the first cohort of teachers to become a Silver Swan Licensee. She is a registered PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique Teacher) and an Associate Teacher with the British Ballet Organisation (BBO). She has a real passion for ballet as an art form and believes everyone should have the chance to dance.
Returning to ballet as an adult can feel daunting so why not try my classes? They are fun, friendly, safe and supportive environments. Ballet is a classical form of dance characterised by precise and fluid movements, performed to music. The focus is on grace, freedom and technique.
Improve your mobility, coordination, confidence and mental well-being using gentle, safe movements in our Silver Swans classes with no previous experience required.
PBT ~ Progressing Ballet Technique is a body conditioning programme which uses fitness balls and resistance bands to improve strength, alignment and co-ordination. Open to all abilities, not just dancers.
Ballet is a place for everyone to enjoy dancing and have a go at something new and Miss Judith helps this happen. A kind teacher who is constantly encouraging and positively correcting movements.
Ballet has helped me have fun without pressure like school.
by Senior Student
I have been doing ballet here since the age of 4 and I couldn't think of a better, more welcoming environment to have grown up in. Miss Judith has taught me so much and her kindness, passion and knowledge for ballet, and genuine care for us is one of a kind.
The warm, safe and supportive environment created is like no other.
by Senior Student
I attend one of Judith's adult ballet classes that are so enjoyable but also instructive with Judith offering practical tips and guidance to improve our practice. Highly recommend for the enjoyment of ballet, fitness and wellbeing.
by Silver Swan
I started classes with Judith over 17 years ago and although I had done a few years of ballet prior to this, I never expected to still be taking classes all these years later and to still love it as much as I do. Judith has given myself and all the ladies that have come over the years a place to just dance and enjoy every aspect of ballet, from the music to the routines and the friendships that have been built. She has given us all so much confidence and encouraged us to take exams and participate in shows over the last 17 years, which I had never imagined myself doing.
We have tried several grades across different syllabuses, along with working on technique and choreography - each part being so different but offering the chance to learn something new. Ballet has become a huge part of all of our routines and Monday evenings are such a good time - we can all switch off from the other things going on and concentrate on having a lovely time with a lovely group and a wonderful teacher.
by Adult Student
