Beginner Ballet for Adults
💫 Welcome to Beginner Ballet at City Adult Ballet
We believe ballet should be joyful, expressive and accessible to every body – no matter your experience, age, or background.
Step into the world of ballet in a way that feels welcoming, uplifting, and empowering! Our Beginner Ballet classes are thoughtfully designed for adults of all levels. Whether you’re brand new or returning to the studio after some time away, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
🗓 Class Days & Times
We offer Beginner / Open Ballet on the following days:
Tuesdays
🕙 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Optional: Stay and observe more experienced dancers from 11:15 am – 11:30 am
Wednesdays
🕖 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Thursdays
🕥 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Optional: Stay and observe more experienced dancers from 11:45 am – 12:00 pm
📍All classes take place at our North Melbourne studio:
Level 1, 64 Sutton Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Attend casually or save with a discounted term pass. New dancers are welcome to join anytime!
🌟 What to Expect
Each class builds strong ballet foundations in a friendly and encouraging environment. You’ll learn:
✅ Posture and alignment
✅ Turnout and placement
✅ Footwork and coordination
✅ Barre and centre exercises
✅ Port de bras (arm movements)
✅ Musicality, balance, and expressive movement
Our experienced teachers break down each step with clarity, giving individual feedback and support. There’s no pressure to be perfect – we celebrate curiosity, commitment, and growth.
👯 Who This Class Is For
Perfect for:
Adults who have never tried ballet
Those returning after a long break
Dancers from other styles wanting to build classical technique
Anyone seeking grace, strength, and a creative outlet
All bodies, ages, and backgrounds are welcome. You don’t need flexibility, fancy clothes, or prior training – just a willingness to begin.
🎒 What to Bring
Comfortable clothes you can move in (like leggings and a fitted top)
A bottle of water
Ballet shoes – or just socks for your first class
No need to buy anything fancy. Come as you are.
👀 Why We Invite You to Observe Advanced Dancers
After our Tuesday and Thursday morning classes, we offer beginner dancers a quiet, reflective invitation to observe more advanced students for 10–15 minutes.
Watching can:
Deepen your understanding of technique
Show how the steps you’re learning evolve
Enhance your musicality and rhythm
Inspire and motivate you
Build a stronger connection to the artform
There’s no pressure to stay – simply an open invitation to connect more deeply with ballet.
💖 What You’ll Gain
Improved posture, flexibility, and coordination
Greater confidence in movement
Creative expression and musicality
Strength, balance, and body awareness
A sense of community and connection
Whether you’re here to challenge yourself, find creative joy, or simply move your body with intention – we’re here to support you.
🎟 Ready to Begin?
Try a casual class for $34, or save with a 10-week term pass for $300
(that’s just $30 per class – save $40!)
We’d love to welcome you to our studio.
Beginners are always welcome.