Beginning ballet fully explained in four 40-45 minute lessons, plus one 75 minute sample class.

For adults who have never taken a ballet class before…
You should take this course first, BEFORE you go to your first class. HERE’S WHY:

Walking into the typical adult beginner level ballet class can be a bit like visiting a foreign country where you do not speak the language. This is because unless you are enrolled in an absolute beginner class where every student has never taken a ballet class before, it is extremely unlikely that the teacher will have the time to explain the basic information that you need to know.

As a teacher and a retired professional ballet dancer, I still attend ballet class regularly. I take beginner ballet classes, despite having been professional, because of my age. Whether I am teaching beginning ballet, or attending beginner ballet class, I see the same problem recur over and over again.

A beginning student with no prior experience walks in, takes class, is overwhelmed, and never returns to ballet class again. This is a true shame, because, while beginning studies in ballet can be initially overwhelming, once you understand the basics it becomes enormously rewarding, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally, as well.

“All You Need to Know Before You Begin Ballet Class” is designed to provide you with all of the basic information that you need to be prepared BEFORE you go to your first ballet class, so that you can enjoy the experience and you can organize both your body and your mind to make the most of your studies.

In four 40-45 minute lessons, plus one 75 minute sample class, this course covers everything from the practical issues of what to wear to class and how to hold the barre, to the essentials of basic ballet, to the structure and routine of class, to how to approach ballet class mentally.

Ballet is a practice, and it promotes not only physical wellness, it promotes emotional wellness, too. There is also something else about ballet that you might not know, and that is that ballet is not only great for your body, but it is fantastic for your brain!  Ballet is is a bit like doing crosswords with your body. The central activity of ballet class is to learn patterns and reverse patterns, using both sides of your brain.

So, if you are interested in beginning ballet but have no prior experience, do not go into your first class unprepared.

The Sample Beginner Ballet Class for Adults will help prepare you for what to expect when you first walk into the ballet studio. In the comfort and privacy of your own home, you can begin to accustom yourself to the flow, the structure, and the practice of a typical beginning level ballet class. 

Designed as a supplement to “All You Need to Know Before You Begin Ballet Class,” this sample class will give you a clear sense of what you will experience when you attend your very first ballet class. This class also serves as practice for ballet at home, where the beginning student can work on mastering the sequences, the musicality, and the corrections that are given.  

Testimonials:

“All You Need to Know Before You Begin Ballet Class” was a great introduction to ballet. I could tell it was geared towards absolute beginners such as myself. Learning the basics in this format was a great way to get started and I recommend this course to anyone wanting to start taking ballet! It was cool having the course taught by a professional in NYC.

Elizabeth J.

I was very excited to take an introductory ballet course like this to start learning about ballet. I have a background in the arts, but have never taken any dance classes besides a couple of semesters of tap dance in college. I have always been interested in learning about ballet, and wanted to learn about it on my own before taking an in-person class. I have heard ballet terms and phrases in the past, but was very much looking forward to learning about ballet without knowing anything about it or having any previous training or experience. It was fun learning the actions to the words and phrases that I have heard and learning what they actually mean! I highly recommend this course to everyone as it was very thoughtful, fun, and challenging at times!

Lukas W.

As a 66 year old, I really enjoyed trying something new and taking this course. It was a lot of fun to be able to do something to keep active both physically and mentally from the comfort of my own home. This course was a great way to get introduced to the world of ballet, as I have never had any previous dance classes or training. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to start ballet or looking to try something new to stay active!

Jan P.

I have always been interested in ballet, but was never comfortable enough to attend an actual class. This course answered a lot of questions I had and also answered questions I didn’t think to ask. It was pretty easy to follow and it was fun to finally take the leap into my ballet journey! This course was well worth it!

Taylor W.

I took this course in a group with my sisters and we had a blast! It was a lot of fun for all of us even though we all had varying levels of previous ballet experience. We found that the first video was the most challenging since it had a lot of information and it was all new. After that, the course progressed more smoothly and everything made more sense as we continued through the course. I would highly recommend this to anyone, no matter what level of experience you may have. We also found that it was a great activity to do in a group setting for a lot of fun together!

Edyn W.

It has been over a decade since I took a ballet class, and it certainly made me feel more at ease to have a professional walk me through the basics! I enjoyed the pace of this course, and the wide range of topics covered. There is a wonderful confidence that follows a basic understanding of the art, and I appreciate the time and effort put into this course.

Emilee E.

This was a very interesting course to take, especially for someone like myself who has never taken ballet before. It was fun to learn a new discipline that I had no prior experience in before. The course was very well designed and explained everything very clearly.

Michelle G.