Ballet Basics
Entry Level In-person and On-Demand Courses for Adult Beginners
Unleash Your Inner Dancer!
Introducing our exclusive Sundays “Ballet Basics” Courses for Adults – specifically designed to welcome individuals of all abilities and fitness levels who have always dreamed of stepping into the world of ballet. Embrace the joy of ballet in a diverse and welcoming environment where you’re free to express yourself. Our course is open to everyone, regardless of gender, age or fitness level.
Why Choose Our Inclusive Ballet Course?
Tailored for Beginners
No prior ballet or dance experience? No problem! This course is crafted especially for adults who are new to ballet. You’ll be in the company of fellow beginners, ensuring a comfortable and supportive learning environment. Our course is tailored to meet your unique needs, making it a welcoming space for you to explore movement and creativity.
Adapted for All
Our course is tailored to meet your unique needs, making it a welcoming space for you to explore movement and creativity. Everyone deserves the chance to experience the beauty of dance. Our beginner ballet course is adaptable and accommodating.
Embrace Ballet’s Strength and Grace
This is your opportunity to redefine movement, challenge preconceptions, and experience the joy of ballet, no matter your gender or physical situation. Our course is designed with you in mind, promoting empowerment and growth in a supportive environment.
Passionate and Compassionate Teacher
Meet Marel Eager, our seasoned and compassionate instructor specializes in teaching adult beginners with varying abilities. Marel’s patient guidance and understanding will ensure a comfortable and supportive learning environment for you.
Sunday Serenity in Downtown Halifax
What better way to spend your Sunday evenings than taking time to do something you love? The streets embrace a serene atmosphere with significantly reduced traffic. Enjoy a stress-free outing with the added convenience of free street parking and easily accessible parking spaces, granting you the freedom to explore Halifax’s downtown. Stop at the gorgeous Halifax Central Library and indulge in the coffee shops and culinary delights, shop to your heart’s content before class, making your Sunday a truly relaxed and enjoyable urban escapade.
Holistic Benefits
Ballet isn’t just about dance; it’s a holistic experience that enhances flexibility, posture, coordination, and mental clarity. Discover how the art of ballet can positively impact your overall well-being. Engaging in ballet as an adult offers a range of holistic benefits that extend beyond physical movement. It cultivates a harmonious connection between the body and mind, fostering overall well-being. As you move through ballet routines, you enhance flexibility, strength, and posture, leading to improved physical alignment and reduced muscle tension.
Ultimately, embracing ballet as an adult nurtures your body, mind, and spirit, weaving together a tapestry of health, vitality, and artistic fulfillment.
Friendships Await
The collaborative nature of group classes fosters social connections, creating a supportive community where friendships thrive. Join a community of like-minded adults on this ballet adventure. Together, you’ll share laughs, progress, and a common goal – to embrace the joy of ballet.
What you Will Learn on Our Entry Level Ballet Basics Course
- Basic Alignment and muscle action
- Bones and boney points which are important for ballet
- Mechanics of Turnout “en dehors”
- Mechanics of Plie and Tendu
- Correct placement of tendu to side and importance for all work in ballet to the side
BARRE
- Demi plie and rise in 1st, 2nd, 5th
- Tendu encroix from 5th
- Tendu Jete encroix from 5th
- Rond de Jambe endehors with body bends side, flat back
- Fondu with foot in cou de pied derriere
- Cou de Pied positions front and back
- Retire to Retire front and back and Passe retire
- Grand Battement front and side
- Arabesque to the back
- Use of Vaganova turned head in preparation and finish at the barre
CENTRE:
- Port de bras — 1st Vagaonova —
- Breath port de bras from preparatory to demi seconde
- Use of croise position body facing
- Temps lie from 1st to 2nd with correct placement of the tendu and 2nd position
- Saute 1st, 2nd and echappe
ACROSS FLOOR:
- Polka
- Galop (chasse) devant and side
- Triplet with 1st port de bras
- Balance
- Ballet walks and runs
- Run, run with big temps leve in retire parallel
Reverence
Enroll Today and Step into the World of Ballet!
Don’t let hesitation hold you back. Embrace this unique opportunity to learn ballet from scratch, under the guidance of an experienced teacher who is passionate about introducing newcomers to the art. Unleash your inner dancer, improve your fitness, and make Sunday your favorite day of the week!
Ready to take the leap?
Sign up now below or contact Maria at (text message or call) at 902 476 8482 or per email. Remember, it’s never too late to start something new and beautiful. 
You always wanted to try ballet and never did? This is the perfect class for you!
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