March 2012
The Classes are on hold while Alexandra dances in Midnight Tango with Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace.

Please come back and check the status of the classes!

16 May 11: Alexandra talks to The Telegraph about the New York City Ballet Workout DVD.

15 Feb 11: Alexandra gives posture tips to Zest readers.

21 Jan 11: Ballet-tone is reviewed by MSN Life & Style.

The boys say:
"It is great to be part of a class where it is encouraged to learn whilst having fun. Alex has a lovely, calm yet professional teaching technique which allows any beginner to leave their insecurities at the door. I thoroughly recommend this class!"
Ashley Knight


The girls say:
"The highlight of my week, its fab!"
Linda

"Ballet-tone with Alex is the best class I do."
Lorna

"Alex is an encouraging and enthusiastic teacher and I enjoy immensely her Ballet-tone class, which I have attended for over 4 years. She has the ability to simplify the exercises and her approach is delightful"
Merle Russell

"An excellent class, at last I am fulfilling a dream. Alexandra is an excellent teacher and so inspiring."
Louise Hale

"Thank you ever so much for making me feel so welcome in the classes this year- you have an amazing combination of enthusiasm, humor and grace that makes the classes such a joy to attend - you teach as beautifully as you dance. I've really missed being able to come for the last few weeks and look forward to returning in the new year."
Tracy Brown

Ballet, fitness and body-toning rolled in one fun class!

London based Ballet-tone is a dance and fitness class. It incorporates classical ballet moves as well as pilates, contemporary dance, yoga, body conditionning and many more disciplines.

Done to traditional ballet music as well as pop tunes, it blends:

• body toning
• posture and alignment work
• flexibility exercises
• yoga inspired movements

to define and lengthen the muscles, achieving a graceful poise and a sense of well-being.

Ballet-tone for posture, fitness and flexibility

Ballet-tone helps men and women to sculpt and improve the appearance of their body by elongating and toning the muscles, it will develop a healthy and elegant posture, increasing strength and fitness as well as body awareness and flexibility. Alexandra pays a lot of attention to each individual and will work with you to ensure you reach your fitness goal. The classical music and the creative moves will transport you away from the training, an hour of blissful escapism!

"But is it right for me?"

Firstly, have a look at this review of Ballet-Tone on MSN Life & Style.

The class has been designed for people of all ages and all levels of fitness. Whether you're a teen, adult, senior citizen, fit or unfit, you don't need to have done any ballet or dance. Just grab work-out clothes and a pair of socks and join us to feel better in your body.

What Ballet-tone can do for you just in time for summer

• Beautiful legs... correctly done "Tendus" really lengthen and tone up the legs
• Good bums... Ballet-tone lifts your spirits as well as your buttocks
• Walk tall...Take away with you after each class an elegant, confident posture and keep it on the beach!

Meet Alexandra Wood, creator of Ballet-tone in London

Alexandra designed Ballet-tone in 2002 after receiving many requests for a class that combined exercise with dance. Alexandra is a trained dancer, she studied R.A.D classical Ballet for 15 years and received a B.A. Hons. Degree in Dance in 1995, she then worked as a Contemporary Dancer before becoming an internationally-renowned Argentine tango dancer and teacher.
You can find more details about her tango classes and performances and view gorgeous videos of her dancing at www.alexandrawoodtango.co.uk. She is currently rehearsing the new run in London's West End of Midnight Tango, a show by and with Strictly Come Dancing's stars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace. This is Alexandra's second season with the show and although she's sorry she can't teach her beloved classes, she is thrilled to be part of such an incredible cast.

Timetable and tips!

What to wear

Comfortable work-out gear. No trainers, just socks or ballet shoes.

Wednesday Class
6pm to 7pm

This class is now on hold while Alexandra is on tour with Midnight Tango

Thursday Class
2 to 3pm

Members class at Laboratory Spa Muswell Hill
The Avenue, Muswell Hill
N10 2QE London
Closest tube: Bounds Green
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AccessThe class may be covered while Alexandra is on tour with Midnight Tango, please check ahead with Laboratory Spa. You need to be a member of Laboratory to attend this class. It's a fantastic club, you may want to check it out!