Ballet

About this course

The class introduces traditional ballet through barre exercises, centre combinations and basic steps, with attention to body placement, stretching, strength and balance. Participants learn combinations during class and can ask for demonstrations or clarification as needed. Teaching combines verbal instruction, demonstration and personalised feedback. Sessions include revision and consolidation before new movements are introduced, helping participants revisit material while building muscle memory and physical competence.

What you'll learn

• Perform foundational ballet steps with attention to body placement
• Practise traditional barre exercises and centre combinations
• Learn and repeat short movement combinations
• Develop muscle memory through progressive revision
• Improve flexibility, strength and balance through ballet exercises

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for adults who are new to ballet as well as intermediate dancers. No previous dance training is required, although learners should be reasonably mobile and in good health. Participation involves learning combinations, physical movement and regular revision.

• No previous dance training or experience is required
• Reasonable mobility and good health are advised
• Learners are asked to learn combinations during class
• Missed material is revisited through class revision and consolidation

Before you go

• Bring practical dancewear, ballet shoes or socks, and a water bottle.
• A weekly tutorial blog is provided for study between classes.