Adult Ballet Classes
Live piano, pirouettes and pointe shoes - step inside our Adult Ballet Classes.
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Class Levels and Timetable
Non-Beginner Class
9:00 - 10:15am
This class is for you if: you have participated in a series of ballet classes recently and are confident with pliés, tendus, grand battements, ronds de jambs and pirouettes. Classes will focus on developing your classical technique in a safe and fun environment. Each week will build on the previous week and combine strength, correct body alignment, flexibility, coordination and rhythm.
Repertoire Classes
10:30 - 11:30am (add-on to Non-Beginner Class)
In our repertoire classes, you get to learn the most famous steps and sequences from the most loved ballets; think Swan Lake, La Bayadere, The Sleeping Beauty and Don Quixote. You’ll be learning both the technique required to perform these steps but also the stagecraft involved in communicating the story to an audience.
TeachersCoryphées Timothy Coleman and François-Eloi Lavignac will be teaching the class from Sunday 5 April until Sunday 17 May.
Timothy Coleman
- Sunday 5 April - Sunday 26 April*
François-Eloi Lavignac
- Sunday 3 May - Sunday 17 May
*Please note there will be no class on Sunday 12 April due to the Easter weekend.
If you have questions about this event, please phone our customer experience team on 1300 369 741.Disclaimer: Ballet classes can involve risk of personal injury. While The Australian Ballet takes all reasonable care in the conduct of its classes, it accepts no responsibility for injury or loss caused during classes or whilst participants are at or near The Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre or The Sydney Opera House. You are responsible for ensuring that you are physically and mentally fit for the class and during the class you must at all times take care of your own personal safety.
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Before attending
What to wear
Non-restrictive tights or leggings
T-shirt, leotard or sports top
Ballet shoes or socks
Limited change room facilities are available 10 minutes before your class commences.What to bring
A bottle of water and a towel
It’s recommended that you don’t eat in the 90 minutes before class and are well hydrated.Class etiquette
Arrive at least five minutes before as there is absolutely no late admittance after the class has been taken through Stage Doors.
Please sign in for all classes.
Wash your hands before entering the studio.
Please turn off phones and mobile devices.
Listen carefully to the teacher’s instructions.Medical conditions
Ballet is suitable for most people but please keep in mind it is challenging exercise. We require a letter from your doctor to participate if you:
- are pregnant
- have a history of heart condition or stroke
- have a serious cardiovascular condition including hypertension, hypotension and heart failure
- are currently using diuretics, barbiturates or beta-blockers