Summer Ballet Levels Guide

🌞 Summer Ballet Levels Guide

August 3 – September 1, 2026

Join us this summer for a focused month of ballet training. Our summer series runs from August 3 to September 1 and offers four levels designed to help students continue progressing while keeping the schedule simple.

Level Class Details New Students Returning Students
Absolute Beginner (Ballet Basics)
Mondays, 6–7pm
Marel
No previous ballet experience required. RStudents wishing to review fundamentals.
Beginner 1
Mondays, 7:15–8:45pm
Marel
Approximately 4–6 months of ballet training. Students who started ballet in 2026 or are continuing beginner fundamentals.
Beginner 2
Tuesdays, 7:30–9pm
Maria
Approximately 10–24+ months of ballet training. Students who attended Beginner 2 on Sundays with Marel and Beginner 1 on Tuesdays with Maria.
Progressive / Open Level + Variations
Tuesdays, 6–7:30pm
Maria
5+ years of ballet training. Progressive Level students (2025–2026) and Open Level.
Ballet Beyond Fall 2026 Schedule

Ballet Beyond 🍁 Fall 2026 Schedule

September 13 – December 15, 2026

Sundays 📍 Halifax Dance

Course Level Guidelines (1 class/week) Time 🕕 Length Weeks Course Fee Early Bird
B1 Beginner Basics (Sept 13-Oct 4) Entry Level – No previous ballet experience. 12:00 pm 1 h 4 $90 $80
B1 Beginner Plus Recommended after completing 8–14 weeks of Beginner Basics. 1:15 pm 1 h 15 m 13 $305 $275
Progressive Former Beginner 2 or approximately 3+ years of training. 2:45 pm 1 h 30 m 13 $320 $290
Intermediate Foundations/
Open / Stretch
Former Progressive/Open level.
Includes a 15-minute guided stretch.
4:00 pm 2 h 13 $320 $290

Tuesdays📍 DanSpace

Course Level Guidelines (1 class/week) Time 🕕 Length Weeks Course Fee Early Bird
Intermediate Foundations Recommended after Progressive or approximately 6+ years of training. 6:00 pm 1 h 30 m 14 $340 $305
B2 Recommended after approximately 9+ months of consistent training. 7:30 pm 1 h 30 m 14 $340 $305
Notes
  • Prorated fees available throughout the term.
  • Free trial classes available for new students.
  • Multiple course discounts available.
  • No classes on Thanksgiving weekend (Sunday, October 11) or Thanksgiving Day (Monday, October 12).

📅  Important 🍁 2026 Dates

  • 🩰 🪭 Summer Series: August 4-Sep 1
  • September 9🪭 Flamenco Fall Classes Start
  • September 12 – 🩰 Ballet Fall Classes Start
  • September 15 – 🩰 Tuesday, No Ballet Classes due to Fringe Festival 
  • October 11-12🩰 🪭 Thanksgiving – no classes
  • November 11🩰 🪭 Wednesday, Classes  run as usual in the evening.
  • December 9🪭 Wednesday, Last Day of Flamenco Classes
  • December 13🪭 Sunday, Flamenco Student Showcase – 🪭 Halifax Central Library
  • December 15 – 🩰 Tuesday, Last Day of Ballet Classes
Sara Hartland-Rowe
Sara Hartland-Rowe
Course: Beginner Ballet 1 🩰 Sundays
Marel is an amazing teacher! She has so much knowledge, and a profound desire to share that knowledge with her students. She’s incredibly generous with her time, patient, attentive and kind. I have learned so much from her and hope I can continue doing so as long as she plans to teach. Adult ballet students in Halifax are incredibly fortunate to have such a gifted and dedicated instructor.
Ruoyan Fang
Ruoyan Fang
Progressive Ballet
Incredible experience for progressive ballet. Maria focuses on each of her students and makes corrections. For adult learners, it is important to build strength and develop good muscle memory. She focuses on building technique as well as the artistry of ballet. When you watch her demonstrate a combination, you can feel her artistry, and you'll begin to build artistry within yourself. Her class is always inspiring and so much fun; you'll feel joy while improving your work. I highly recommend training in ballet with Maria after trying three other ballet schools in Halifax.
Ellen MacDonald
Course: Ballet Basics 🩰
Absolutely love being in ballet class! Always a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Evgenia Shin
Evgenia ShinBallet Classes: various levels
A very professional ballet coach with personal approach to students. Thank you so much!😊

Ballet Beyond

Dance Into Your Dreams, One Step at a Time

Welcome!
A warm, inclusive space for adult ballet dancers of all levels. Check out our class levels and feel free to reach out—we'd love to hear from you!

Ballet Posts and Features

on demand, beginner ballet, learn ballet, adult ballet, ballet beyond

Ballet Basic On Demand Course

A complete beginner ballet course designed for adults with no dance experience. Includes 16 recorded Zoom classes plus a warm-up video. Learn the five feet and arm positions, correct posture, turnout, and classic movements like plié, tendu, jeté, and développé. Gentle, detailed, and perfect for learning ballet at home.

Read More »
oda banner website header(600 x 300 px) howtoflamencotutorials

Beginner Ballet Guide and Terminology

Support Material for Adult Ballet Beginners
A step-by-step guide to learning ballet! Master the names of the steps and positions, understand correct posture, and build a strong foundation for strength, flexibility, and confidence. Illustrated examples make it easy to follow and practice.

Read More »
student showcase photo gallery

Photo Gallery Student Showcase

June 2025 Student Showcase
My favourite time of the year—when friendships shine, excitement fills the air, and the joy of dancing brings us all together. I’m so proud of each and every one of my students. ¡Olé!

Photos by ©Carl Willis

Read More »
ballet slippers, buy ballet shoes, ballet slippers halifax

Ballet Slippers Shopping Guide

Find the perfect ballet slippers in Halifax! Explore local and online options, learn the differences between full and split soles, leather vs. canvas, and tips for beginners. Start your ballet journey today

Read More »