BALLET has returned to Stokesley Leisure Centre and the new courses are suitable for beginners.

They follow hot on the heels of a series of classes earlier this year that saw more than one hundred visits over the ten weeks.

"This new class will cater for complete beginners up to intermediate level," said assistant manager David Earl. "And you don't have to own expensive ballet shoes and equipment to take part - you can use ordinary trainers. You can purchase further equipment once you have been bitten by the ballet bug."

The classes for 16-year-olds and over take place on Thursdays, between 7.15pm and 8.15pm. A six-week course costs £18. To find out more, contact (01642) 71114