This is a progressive, non-choreographed 8-week course. Classes are one hour per week and Term 6 runs from 21 October to 15 December 2024.
Classes can be booked as a full 8-week term course (from the drop-down menu above), or as individual drop-in classes. Please contact us to enquire about booking drop-ins (subject to availability). Drop-in classes are not eligible for any promotional discounts.
All Adult Ballet classes will be conducted at 70 Shenton Way, #07-03 Eon Shenton. If you are unable to attend your scheduled weekly class, make-ups are to be done in Stretch class.
Start here if you're a newbie wanting an introduction to Adult Ballet. Our Beginners syllabus will cover many ballet basics including:
- Positions of legs (1st to 5th)
- Arms (bras bas, 1st to 5th), 1st to 3rd arabesque etc
- Pliés
- Battements tendus
- Rond de jambe
- Developpés
- Grands battements
- Relevés
- Centre work (done across the floor)
- Balanc é
- Pas de bourrée
Adult Ballet is the perfect complement to your pole and/or dance classes. All movements combine dance and conditioning, by working through fundamental ballet positions and sequences, hand/feet positioning, posture and alignment. You will work on lines, fluidity of the arms and carriage of the body through various short series of movements done to music.
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites and this class is open to absolute beginners / first-timers, no experience needed. You do not need to have a dance background or meet any fitness requirement.
Please note, however, that if you have prior injuries or medical concerns, do seek clearance from a medical professional.
Progression to: Adult Ballet Multilevel course in our studio.
Attire: Fitted tank top/tee and leggings or ballet leotard. Ballet slippers optional. A chair can be substituted for barre work.