Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

Young ballerina trial classees are booked by selecting a tick box on the booking page.
Adult ballerins have the option of a single drop-in booking or a block booking.
Please refer to the class information on the booking pages to see if parking is available at any location.
On our Support page, you can donate to our Access Fund which helps remove barriers to access ballet for our community. You have the option of a single donation or to become a regular donator. Pointe Black Ballet is a CIC, non-profit organisation.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We are a small team and aim to respond withiin three business days (term time only).
Our regular classes start from £7.50 and vary depending on age group and location. Please check the individual booking pages for more information.
Please contact us via email to book Pointe Black for an event, stating the time date, time, location and whether you are requesting our young ballerinas or Company artists. Please note that we charge a fee for use of our dancers.

No! Please come wearing all Black - we are a pink- free zone. This can be a skirt, leggings, tracksuit with socks or barefeet.
Our classes start from 18 months, if they are used to being looked after by another person outside of family members.
Please contact us first before booking a class if you have further queries.
B Troupe families are encouraged to sit in class and support their ballerinas, if needed. However, all other age groups we kindly ask for families to stay outside of the studio, so the ballerinas can concentrate on their dancing, and build independence.

Alongside your uniform or your all Black outfit, you will also need a water bottle and a small snack for your ballerina. Hair must be neat and away from the face but does not need to tied back into a bun. Braids, twists and afros are very welcome!
Fees are due at the beginning of each half term block. Even if you may be missing the first lesson, they are due at the same time for all families.
Uniform can be purchased from our Pointe Black shop. Please speak to the office if they do not have ballet shoes or tights sizes in stock.

Yes! Classes labelled Intermediate and Advanced are for non-beginners. All other classes are at open-level and welcomes everyBODY.
Adult classes start from 18 years old. There is no age ceiling for our classes
Yes! All adult classes have a special discount for booking two people at a time.

Please wear comfortable but form fitting clothing to class; this does not have to be ballet wear. You will also need a water bottle and a small snack for your ballerina.
Hair must be neat and away from the face but does not need to tied back into a bun. Braids, twists and afros are very welcome!
Yes! Select the block booking option on any adult class page.
Uniform can be purchased from our Pointe Black shop. Please speak to the office if they do not have ballet shoes or tights sizes in stock.