David Donnelly

Ballet Burn

Ever wanted to start your day feeling like a ballerina? David’s class integrates elements of a professional dancer’s everyday warm-up taken before a day of rehearsals and performances. There will be a series of progressing, functional exercises that will focus on strength, flexibility, and full body coordination—your legs will definitely be burning!

 

Expect high energy music to keep the atmosphere fun and lighthearted. Don’t worry, we won’t be taking any of this to the stage.

 

Suitable for all ability levels. A love for ballet or dance would be helpful but not required.

Qualifications

  • David has been a dancer with Royal Ballet since 2013 and was promoted to Soloist in 2022.
  • He completed his 200hr Yoga Teacher Training with Uplifted Yoga based in San Francisco.
  • Since his initial training he has had 120 hours of Advanced Teacher Training under Ambra Vallo
  • He has also completed 100 hours of training with Jason Crandell
  • His priority is to focus on creativity and playfulness when practising in the studio—let loose and never take ourselves too seriously

Gaëlle

“David is no ordinary yoga teacher—his voice is liquid honey to one’s ears, his body so muscular and flexible, his dialogue is precise and inspirational—his flow is meditative yet strengthening and stretching.  His ballet background is impressive and adds a unique touch to his classes.  I love my Monday morning classes with him, its the perfect way to start my week.  All in all, I would recommend David’s class to anyone who is keen to take their yoga practice to the next level.”

Giacomo

“I started my yoga journey with David’s classes and his passion and knowledge had me fully engaged from the very first moment. His intuitive and dedicated teaching creates an environment in which you feel stimulated to practice to your best ability and safe to push your own boundaries. His natural altruism and patience allow you to connect to yourself and people around you through thoughtfully structured movement and meditation.”

Giulia

“Practicing with David is so great for the body, and such a joy for the heart! His teaching approach is so unique as he combines his life long experience as professional dancer together with a deep and playful investigation into a yoga practice. Class is always different, but what you get is always the same: a super fun, challenging (but open to every/body), uplifting, and inspiring class which I am always looking forward to practicing.”

Sofia

“It is simply impossible to leave David’s class indifferent, just as it is impossible to not come back.  Practicing with David I have found courage to explore my body and mind and the creativity of his guidance is one of the things that makes class special.  His attentive offering of variations of the physical postures for everyone has made me more conscious of my own practice, and honestly the essence of yoga—approaching a spiritual intention through a physical journey.  In short, David is a wonderful teacher and a genuine human being with a gracious heart. I know that any yogi, no matter their level or experience, will find something unique in the vibrant creativity of David’s teaching.”