On Demand Absolute Beginner Adult Ballet Course -Ballet Beyond

Ballet Basics for Adult Beginners

A welcoming on-demand course created especially for middle-aged adults who are new to ballet — short, clear classes that build confidence and good technique.

Course Overview

• 15 classes · 30 minutes each
• For absolute beginners — no previous dance experience required
• Designed for middle-aged adults — paced for comfort and steady progress
• All fitness levels — adaptations and gentle progressions included

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamental leg and arm positions
• Correct posture and alignment
• Core steps: plié, tendu, jeté, pas de valse
• Turning principles, including pirouettes
• Key concepts: en dehors, en croix, port de bras
• Combining barre exercises into smooth, useful sequences

Course Format

On-demand video lessons — learn anytime, anywhere.

Recorded from real classes taught live via Zoom — a little treasure from those pandemic days we definitely don’t miss, but the format worked beautifully for learning!

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• Suggested pace: 2 lessons per week

Who It’s For

Thoughtfully adapted to the pace, body, and learning style of adults discovering ballet for the first time. Gentle progressions, clear cues, and repeatable exercises make it ideal whether you’re starting now or returning after a long break.

Join us — start your fulfilling ballet journey today and unlock the elegance of dance.

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Student Reviews

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.

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.

Absolutely love being in ballet class! Always a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.