ISTD Ballet and Modern Dance 

Professional ISTD Classical Imperial Ballet and Modern dance classes
IN CROWBOROUGH AND HADLOW DOWN 

with Carla, Kellie, Sam and Holly


Our inclusive classes start from 4 years with our Pre-Primary Dance Class.  
We follow the ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet Syllabus and the Modern Theatre Syllabus, alongside Greek and Contemporary dance, and include Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT).    
Children and adults are able to take exams if they wish, or just come for fun!  
Children's classes are in Crowborough Community Centre and 
Hadlow Down Village Hall, East Sussex.  

BalletBesque provide an Intensive training programme for students ages 8+, this is for those wishing to realise their potential in becoming a professional ballet dancer.  
We offer up to 8.5 hours of training per week for students 9-11 (Junior BalletBesque intensive JBi) and up to 11 hours for 12-16 year olds (Senior BalletBesque intensive SBi)  

Adult ballet classes for those wanting to begin ballet or to continue their ballet training for a hobby after 18 (with no upper age limit!) or even to get their ballet bodies and flexibility back after a few years off!   There are three levels of adults classes :  Introduce (beginners)Improvers and Intermediate. 
  And a Pilates and Intermediate Barre class on Tuesdays!

We can also offer Private Lessons for any age, at any Grade.
Timetable from Tuesday 22nd April 2025

MONDAYS 
Crowborough Community Centre BALLET with Carla 
Grade 2  4:00-5:00
Grade 3 5:00-6:00
Grade 4 6:00-7:00
Adult Class 7:00-8:00

TUESDAYS
Crowborough Community Centre with Kellie
Adult Class: Pilates with Sam Haslam and BALLET Barre with Kellie - 1:15-2:15pm 

WEDNESDAYS
Crowborough Community Centre - 
NEW Jazz & Lyrical Dance - Holly
Juniors (age 7+) 4:15-5:00
Seniors (age 12+) 5:00-5:45

BALLET with Kellie & Carla
Pre-Primary Dance (started school age 4+)  4:00-4:30
 Primary Ballet  4:30-5:15
Grade 1 Ballet 5:15-6:00
Grade 4 Ballet 6:00-7:00
Pointe Class 7:00-7:15
7:15-8:15pm  ADULT BALLET with Carla
Please wear comfy gym/dance clothing and wear ballet shoes, and a bottle of water
Always contact us first to discuss your ability 

Thursdays in Heathfield is Adult Ballet Beginners / seniors class 10:45-11:45 
Speak to Kellie

 Thursdays
in Hadlow Down  - with Kellie
Pre-Primary Ballet & Modern 4:00-4:30 (age 4+)
Primary Ballet  4:30-5:00
Grade 1 Ballet   5:00-5:45
Grade 2 Ballet 5:45-6:30
Grade 4 Ballet  6:30-7:30

FRIDAYS
Crowborough Community Centre with Miss Carla
Pre-Primary Ballet and Modern 1 (age 4+) 4:00-4:30
Primary Ballet  4:30-5:15
Grade 1 5:15-6:00
Grade 2 6:00-6:45


For any ballet classes please contact us at office@balletbesque.com 
or to speak with us you may call/message/WhatsApp! 
Kellie on 07789 915230 or  
Carla on 07557 877566

All our Ballet Classes follow the Imperial Classical Ballet ISTD syllabus
Contact us
BalletBesque School of Dance is run by Kellie McDowell and Carla Fisk.    

Festival Entries

Local dance festivals - students have to work hard in their classes and commit to at least two dance classes and week and Saturday rehearsals to participate, and they have such a great time performing!