Adult Ballet Classes

Adult Ballet Classes | Calgary

Whether you are new to ballet or are looking to get back to the barre after many years, we offer several levels of ballet classes that are all accompanied by our talented pianists. Adult ballet classes help improve posture, balance, strength and flexibility in an engaging and relaxed environment.

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Choose the level that's right for you:

Adult Beginner Ballet is geared for adult students who have little to no prior ballet experience. A perfect introduction to dance, participants will be taught the basic fundamentals of ballet in an engaging and caring environment. All classes are accompanied by a live musician and are a great way to get moving, meet new friends, and further your appreciation for the art of dance.

Students are encouraged to spend 2 years in the Ballet Beginner level before moving on to Ballet Beginner Plus. 

The Adult Beginner Plus class further develops of the skills learned in the Beginner level. Dancers will continue to clarify their skills and understanding of ballet technique. All classes are accompanied by a live musician and are a great way to get moving, meet new friends, and further your appreciation for the art of dance.

Students are encouraged to spend 2 years in the Ballet Beginner Plus level before moving on to Ballet 1.

Adult Ballet Level 1 is recommended for dancers with three years of ballet experience with and a moderate understanding of basic dance fundamentals who wish to further challenge their ballet skills. All classes are accompanied by a live musician and are a great way to get moving, meet new friends and further your appreciation of the art of dance.

Students are encouraged to spend 2 years in the Ballet 1 level before moving on to Ballet 2.

Adult Ballet Level 2 is suitable for dancers with four years of previous experience. A greater focus on the progression of technique, strength and alignment, as well as an increase in the complexity of movement phrases. Students should have a good understanding of basic dance technique and vocabulary. All classes are accompanied by a live musician and are a great way to get moving, meet new friends, and further your appreciation for the art of dance.

Students are encouraged to spend 2 years in the Ballet 2 level before moving on to Ballet 3. 

Adult Ballet Level 3/4 is for dancers at an intermediate level with 5 years of previous experience. Students should have an intermediate understanding of dance technique and vocabulary. Classes will move quickly with an increase in the complexity and length of the exercises and phrases. All classes are accompanied by a live musician and are a great way to get moving, meet new friends, and further your appreciation for the art of dance.

*Important Registration Information:
To ensure the safe and appropriate training of our adult dancers, all dancers interested in this class must attend a complementary trial class in the Adult Ballet 3/4 level for placement prior to registration. 

Please contact Julie Coleman at JulieC@AlbertaBallet.com to book your trial class. Dancers already recommended to this class are not required to do a trial.

Adult Ballet Advanced – This class is designed for dancers training at least two to three times per week at an advanced level. Classes will move quickly with an increase in the complexity and length of the exercises and phrases. All classes are accompanied by a live musician and are a great way to get moving, meet new friends, and further your appreciation for the art of dance.

*Important Registration Information
To ensure the safe and appropriate training of our adult dancers, all dancers interested in this class must attend a complementary trial class in the Adult Ballet 3/4 level for placement prior to registration.

Please contact Julie Coleman at JulieC@AlbertaBallet.com to book your trial class. Dancers already recommended to this class are not required to do a trial.

$36.00

Drop-in to a regularly scheduled adult class. Class enrolment dependent on class availability. Availability will be assessed on an on-going basis.

Please contact us by phone at 403-245-2274 ext. 722 or by email at CalgaryStudios@AlbertaBallet.com to book a Drop-in Pass.

$158.00

The Five-Class-Pass is available for any ballet class. Classes are non-transferrable between sessions but can be used for any level.

Please contact us by phone at 403-245-2274 ext. 722 or by email at CalgaryStudios@AlbertaBallet.com to book a Five-Class-Pass.