ADULT BALLET CLASSES

NOW REGISTERING!

Virtual Winter Term – January 12 – March 18, 2021

OBT School offers a wide variety of opportunities for adults who would like to begin or continue their study of dance and physical fitness. Our Adult Ballet Classes are taught by experienced faculty members who are committed to adult education. Whether you are a beginner ballet dancer or an experienced dancer looking to hone your technique, we hope you’ll join us! Participation is open to students ages 13+. Please sign up to the appropriate level below.

Class Registration

To register for an adult class:

  • New and returning adult students to OBT School are required to complete the 2020-21 Adult Class registration form. Click here to complete OBT School’s Adult Class registration form.
  • Once you have completed this form you will be redirected back to this page where you can select your class from the schedule below and sign up by clicking “Register Here.”

  • Next, you will be taken to the Make a Reservation screen. After confirming it is the correct day and time click “Enroll.” In the Shopping Cart screen you will click CHECK OUT to proceed to the Check Out/Place Order screen.

  • At the Check Out/Place Order screen you will be prompted for payment. Once this information is entered click PLACE ORDER and your registration will be complete.

Adult Ballet – Novice

10 Week Session – $195 

  • Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

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This class is an introduction to ballet with an emphasis on body alignment for proper execution of ballet steps. The student will learn the very basics of ballet technique in the structure of a traditional ballet class.

The class begins with basic barre work with instruction taught slowly so the student understands the importance of muscle control, development, and technique. Center exercises follow to reinforce barre work, and include coordination of whole body and small jumps. The class ends with a traditional révérance.

The completion of at least two Novice workshop sessions is recommended to ensure student confidence before moving into Elementary Ballet.

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Adult Ballet – Elementary

10 Week Session – $195 

  • Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

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This class is a continuation of Novice Ballet. Students new to our Adult Program may begin this class only with a minimum of two Novice Workshops terms or former training with secure basic level.

Elementary Ballet’s class structure follows a progressive and methodological system of training, repeating and building onto basic ballet technique. Barre work may include stretching and conditioning exercises to increase strength and flexibility. Simple exercises are added in center work to promote balance and preparation for pirouettes/turns. Combining two or more steps in an exercise increases level of difficulty and challenge. The class ends with a traditional révérance.
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Adult Ballet – Intermediate

10 Week Session – $195 

  • Wednesdays, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM

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The completion of at least two terms of Elementary Ballet is recommended to ensure student confidence before moving into Intermediate Ballet. The class may be also be suitable for experienced ballet dancers returning to ballet after a long break or recovery from injury.

This class includes barre work, stretching, and center work, building on previous levels and building in complexity, strength, and vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on integrating more elements into combinations and in the development of musicality, stamina, and artistry.
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Contact us with any questions!

schoolofobt@obt.org | 503.227.6890