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FreeBallet Masterclass with Renato Paroni de Castro | 1 (Beginner)

Ballet Masterclass with Renato Paroni de Castro | 1 (Beginner)

Documentary67 min2025PG, G

Start your ballet journey with this warm, accessible class designed for absolute beginners or anyone looking to reconnect with the fundamentals. Grab a chair, slip on some socks, and follow along as English National Ballet Repetiteur Renato Paroni de Castro introduces the building blocks of technique, including demi plié, battement tendu, and the five positions of the feet and arms. Former ENB artists Noah Benzie-Drayton and Poppy Frankel demonstrate each exercise with clarity and care, supported by live piano accompaniment from Matthew Gregory. Gentle, encouraging, and thoroughly beginner-friendly, this class is the perfect way to explore ballet at home.