Leap through the levels
Read our journey through the Studios ballet class levels and get inspired to dance your way to the top.
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Save on booking multiple series
Mix up your routine by adding Repertoire to your Level Two or Level Three classes, or nail the fundamentals by booking in double lot of Ballet Basics. Book in more than one series and save!
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Class Levels
Ballet Basics
75 minute class
In this beginner class you’ll learn the basics of our favourite art form in the studios used by our elite dancers. Class will start at the barre and will progress slowly into exercises in the centre of the room (without a barre) including port de bras (arm movements), travelling exercises and petit allegro (small jumps). This is a fun, step-by-step guide that will help you to improve your posture, co-ordination and strength so that you can channel your inner ballerina. No prior experience necessary.Please note:
- This class is for people who have never done ballet before, or people who have only attended a small number of classes before
- Ballet shoes are recommended
Level One
75 minute class
Level one is the class for you if you have participated in ballet classes before, or have taken a ballet basics series with us and are familiar with the basic positions of the arms and feet. The main focus of the course will be on developing your musicality and working on your strength and coordination at the barre so that you can advance into centre work. Each week will build on the previous week to re-familiarise you basics of classical ballet.Level Two
75 minute class
Level two is the class for you if you have participated in a series of ballet classes recently and are confident with pliés, tendus, battements, ronds de jambes, arabesques and pirouettes. Classes will focus on technique in a fun environment. Each week will build on the previous week and combine strength, conditioning, correct body alignment, flexibility, coordination and rhythm.Level Three
75 minute class
Level three is for you if you’ve completed a course in adult ballet recently have a solid foundation in classical technique. Class will move at a quicker pace and include longer exercises in the centre. Musicality will be refined and you’ll be challenged to develop the lyricism of your dancing.All ballet classes at The Australian Ballet are accompanied by live piano (the way it should be!).
Repertoire Classes
60 minute classIn 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.
To take this class you need to be booked into a level two or level three class to add it on.Please note: all participants must be 18 years and above.
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Schedule
Current Series:
Series 1 will be running until week concluding 24 February.Upcoming Series:
Series 2 will be running from week commencing 2 March until week concluding 6 April with no class on Monday 9 March due to the Labour Day Public Holiday.-
Monday
Current Series - Series 1
*Monday Level 3 will not be running for dates in Series 1 but is available for Series 2 bookingsUpcoming Series - Series 2
Monday classes will be running as a five-week series as there will be no class on 9 March for the Labour Day Public Holiday- Level 3 - Madeleine Eastoe will be teaching class on 2 March and 23 March
Class Start Time End Time Teacher Level One 6:30pm 7:45pm Jessica Thompson Ballet Basics 6:45pm 8:00pm Justine Miles Level 3 6:45pm 8:00pm Franco Leo -
Tuesday
Class Start Time End Time Teacher Level Two 6:30pm 7:45pm Filip Janda Ballet Basics 6:45pm 8:00pm Jasmin Dwyer Level Three 6:45pm 8:00pm Justine Miles -
Thursday
Class Start Time End Time Teacher Level One 6:30pm 7:45pm Jessica Thompson Level Two 6:45pm 8:00pm Franco Leo Level Three 6:45pm 8:00pm Justine Miles
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Pricing
Full Series Bookings:
Book your preferred class for all weeks in a series to save your spot in class and save!$133 for ballet five-week booking - for Monday series only
$160 for ballet six-week booking
$75 for repertoire* six-week booking
Casual Bookings:
Can't commit to the full six weeks? Casual classes are available a week in advance so that you can learn at your own convenience$33 per ballet class
$17 per repertoire* class
*Repertoire classes must be booked as an addition to a Level 2 or Level 3 class
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Frequently Asked Questions
Location
Level 5, The Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre
2 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, MelbournePlease arrive 15 minutes before class begins to sign in
What to wear
- Non-restrictive tights or leggings
- T-shirt, leotard or sports top
- Ballet shoes
- Socks are not permitted in the studios but bare feet are allowed
- Limited change room facilities are available 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
- Please arrive on time as there is absolutely no late admittance after the first 15 minutes of class
- 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
- Family and friends are not permitted to attend classes if they are not booked in for the class
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More Information
Conditions of Entry
Participants must be aged 18 and above to attend class.
As there are no payment facilities available on-site, all bookings must be completed online prior to participating in the class.
For security purposes and in case of an emergency, the names of individual event participants will be required for all classes. You may also be asked to provide additional details either at the time of booking or upon attending certain tours, classes and workshops including the participant’s address, date of birth and an emergency contact. The Australian Ballet reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of a participant’s registration, to refuse entry and to reject or disqualify a participant from participating in any classes.
Late arrival may be treated as a forfeiting of participation in the event – The Australian Ballet takes no responsibility for causes of delays or lateness beyond the control of the company.
Classes can be physically strenuous and participation is voluntary, based on a participant’s own assessment of their fitness, health and understanding of the class requirements. It is the responsibility of the participant to follow instructions given by class teachers to maintain personal safety.
Cancelled Classes
In the event a class needs to be cancelled, we will attempt to contact all who are booked in for that class around 2-3pm and all bookings for the cancelled class will be refunded.
Medical Conditions
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
For more information:
Please visit our full Step Inside Events policies here
For any enquiries about bookings, please call the Customer Experience Team on 1300 369 741
