“Thank you Serena! I have taken ballet classes in quite a few different places and Ballet For You is the best! The curriculum and your teaching are amazing and I love ballet more and more now. Thank you so much!”

“Congratulations for founding Ballet for You. It is a unique programme for adult students, as it follows a structure and a syllabus and all the levels rather than just beginner-intermediate-advanced that other places offer. So even us, the adult students can make progress!”

“Serena’s Ballet For You is an absolute gem... I dare say the best adult ballet classes in London! I came to Serena after many years off dancing. Some years ago, I attempted to return to dancing by going to open classes, giving up after a few weeks since being in overcrowded classes with an enormous range of skills amongst students and no individualized attention from a teacher had me reach for too much, too soon, only to find that my body didn’t follow. I felt lost and discouraged. It became clear to me that finding the right teacher in the right environment was crucial if I was ever going to dance again. I have now attended one term of Serena’s Intermediate/Advanced Intensive Programme and I cannot wait for the next term to begin! Through Serena’s guidance, the process of returning to dancing has been nothing but a joy. Serena’s carefully designed exercises to build strength and control are spot on; I am learning new things in every class and beginning to understand ballet technique in a way I never did before. Serena gives every student attention without overwhelming you with the things that can be improved. Above all, her love for dancing shines through, and to learn from someone with such a vast experience as a professional ballerina and principal dancer is an incredible privilege. The Variations class is the highlight of the week... it is absolutely amazing! We work hard, but we have so much fun. If anyone can help you “bring out the dancer within”, Serena is the one!”

“This course has probably been the best teaching I’ve experienced, just the right balance of being challenged and achieving. It feels so good to be dancing again! Thank you so much Serena!”

“Whether you have had any previous ballet training before or are a complete beginner, Serena’s teaching allows for everyone to learn at a pace that feels comfortable whilst still challenging. Having returned to ballet I found the Level 1 class a brilliant place to start re-building techniques that I had leant previously and most importantly, the classes are a lot of fun! The Saturday morning ballet class has become the highlight of my week!”

“I’ve found it difficult to find the right level for me with past classes and one that’s enjoyable. Some schools are also too crowded and so you have to have confidence to fight for space and be oushy which isn’t my nature and can put a real downer on doing class. With Ballet for You there is a good atmosphere in the classes, you don’t have to fight your way to the front to be noticed or for space and Serena spends equal time on everyone. She has very advanced knowledge of Ballet, of different styles and syllabi, technique, repertoire, pilates, body conditioning etc. Exercises have interesting choreography are are always well thought through. The variations class is the best for me! Having the rare opportunity to learn historic, world famous choreography by a professional dancer is brilliant! This really gives you the chance to get absorbed in the dance and chararcter. It adds an extra fun element to doing ballet classes and is something I’ve found nowhere else in London!”

“Serena is an excellent teacher who focuses on each student and assists him/her to work to the best of his/her ability. The classes are fun and makes you feel energised. I love dancing but hadn’t done Ballet for 20 years and feel that Serena’s classes are the best! I’ve learnt so much over the past few weeks. I can whole heartedly recommend Serena’s courses and i encourage everyone who is thinking about dancing to join in!”

“The exercises are broken down into small, easy to learn sections; the visualisations are hugely helpful and spot on when learning something new. Everyone in the class receives personal attention to their performance which is encouraging and reassuring. The handouts are very clear and invaluable for home priactise. My legs feel stronger and more toned, my core feels like it’s getting stronger and my balance is better - I have had labyrinthitis several times in the past and my balance has been permanently affected, so i can get a bit wobbly sometimes. The ballet has really helped with this which is also helpful day-to-day. Excellent course! Looking forward to the next!”

“Serena, thank you for being a fantastic teacher. I’ve enjoyed the classes so much, and I know I’ve gained a lot - there are many things that I will carry forward in my life - such as standing straighter, feeling good about my body from the exercises, and knowing the joy that would bring me from dancing. I wanted to learn ballet when I was in kindergarten, but I quit because the teacher was mean to me. Now you’ve bought ballet back to my life and I am so grateful! ”

“I really look forward to each lesson, not only do I feel as if I am making real progress but also I come out of each lesson feeling completely relaxed and cheerful, no matter how bad the day has been. It is not an exaggeration to say that the lessons have become one of the most enjoyable parts of my week.”

“I’ve really enjoyed this course. I feel like we’ve all come such a long way in a relatively short length of time and that’s all down to Serena’s teaching; the classes are paced so that you’re always learning something new but never feel left behind. I feel so much more confident now in class and can really feel the difference in my strength and coordination. Most of all though, it’s been enormous fun!”

“Serena is an amazing teacher - warm, friendly, patient and attentive to each and every student in the class. The course is well structured and not too overwhelming for beginners. The handouts are really helpful for practicing at home and I love the you tube clips too. Serena always seems attuned to each student’s needs and spends time helping and encouraging throughout each session which makes for a great atmosphere. My confidence has really grown so thank you! A very big thank you to Serena for making it the highlight of my week! ”

“The pacing of the course was just right. I learned so much in 11 weeks having never done any ballet before. I really enjoy every week and look forward to it! ”

“When I saw an advert for Serena’s classes in Hackney Today, I decided it was time I went back to ballet. I’d had a 3 year break and was nervous about coming back, but Serena is an amazing teacher, full of metaphors to aid technique and masses of patience. I’m better than I’ve ever been at ballet, I can even pirrouette now!”

“It’s been great to dance like this again, and as part of such an intelligently taught class. Thank you!”

“I fumbled my way through most of it with lots of tutting to myself. But I love, love, loved every minute of the Summer Programme. Invigorating! Thank you, Serena. ”

“Thanks to Serena’s inspirational teaching, I have returned to ballet after a gap of 40 years! I take 3 classes per week; my favourite has to be the floor-barre which has enabled me to recover from my achilles tendon injuries. I love it!!!”

“I’ve loved ballet since I was a small child but never felt very co-ordinated and so didn’t progress very far. As an unfit woman in my thirties I thought I’d never get the chance to learn but then I discovered Serena’s classes and I’m so glad I did! The classes are fun and interesting and at just the right pace so as to feel like I’m improving but not getting myself tied up in knots! For me it’s the perfect way to move my body in a way that feels good, and the lovely music also helps me unwind after a hard day at the office. Serena is patient and approachable and I would heartily recommend her classes to anyone who has ever secretly dreamed of being a ballerina - it’s never too late!”

“I really enjoyed the lessons, and was surprised by how much I got out of it. It was the first form of exercise I took up after being pregnant twice in 1.5 years and I actually feel it was the perfect postnatal exercise class! I’m more aware of my posture and feel that certain exercises you showed us are great for my post birth belly and sore back! ”

“Very enthusiastic & optimistic. I was a complete beginner and have learnt a lot.”

“Despite my two left feet, I love this class, I look forward to it every week, and practise at home. I feel I can just about see a swan emerging from an ugly duckling! ”

“The floor barre exercises are a really helpful way to start a class. Serena’s choreography is consistently interesting and challenging to perform and you can see the purpose of it - to work on a particular technique or strengthen a particular part of the body. Most enjoyable and I look forward to the next course.”

“Being taught my first dance steps by Serena has been, above all, a pleasure. She puts emphasis on technique in an enjoyable and encouraging way. Her motivation as a teacher is reciprocated with enthusiasm by the class. I always feel lively and exalted after her lessons.”

“Learning from Serena has been an absolute joy - her encouragement and positivity has really helped me regain my confidence in dance. In the twelve weeks of the course I felt the effects of her teaching not only in class but in everyday life - improved posture, confidence and flexibility. The classes are also enormously fun, and it was wonderful to be able to demonstrate what we’d learned at the end of term in a choreographed dance, something I’d have thought myself incapable of three months earlier! My childhood love of ballet has been reawakened and I can’t wait for the next term to start.”

“Serena’s love of dance is contagious. She inspires as she teaches and her teaching style is very warm and supportive. I would recommend Serena’s classes for both absolute beginners and those who have been away from ballet a long time - such as myself. There’s no need to be nervous or apprehensive but do be prepared to work hard and enjoy yourself!”

“I’m amazed at how much we covered in a few short weeks and I know my core stability has improved from things I now find easier in other activities”

“The teaching is excellent and makes me realise how poor all my ballet teachers have been before! It is like a breath of fresh air. The thing I like the most is that when I am not in the right position I am corrected each time. This didn’t happen with my other teachers so I have knowingly picked up bad habits but Serena is now correcting these so I can get it all right. Serena creates the right atmosphere in class of fun and positivity whilst being strict on ensuring we get the moves correct. I like this positive and directive approach.”

“I have really enjoyed getting back into ballet again. I was initially very apprehensive about starting ballet again after more than 10 years, but I found the classes to be really supportive, fun and relaxed. I have noticed a number of improvements and I am definitely continuing with the classes.”

“Brilliant, very clear and well paced. Great to have serious ballet tuition, even through we are only adult beginners.”

“I find Serena’s method of teaching to be very good, she is patient & always manages to convey the meanings of ballet postions & terminlogy in a concise, easy to understand manner especially to students with little or no experience of Ballet. Serena has made my learning experience so enjoyable that I am definitely looking forward to Level 2, plus I feel so much fitter.”