Classes for adults

I am a 22 year-old female who would like to start taking beginner ballet classes, both for the enjoyment (I’m a classically trained pianist) and to shape up (not overweight, just need to tone). My problem is nobody in town offers adult ballet classes. There are only two studios in town. The first said she will let me participate in their advanced classes with the highschool girls, but I’m not sure I would get enough attention or be able to keep up. Or I can go to the other studio and take tap or clogging, neither of which appeals to me. Do you have any suggestions? I do own a couple of ballet videos I practice regularly with at home.

Thank you!

July 16, 2006 | In Questions |

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  1. I just started beginner ballet classes (I’m 29) and I found them at a community center. If the studios don’t have adult classes, perhaps you could get them to start a wish list (maybe if you have a small group of people that would like to take a class, they might start one up if everyone submits the best day of the week to join?). I also recommend looking at community colleges. They might have a dance class for credit or non-credit that you might get to audit. Oh, I just thought about gyms, possibly, or YMCAs - perhaps a ballet workout type of group fitness class where you could learn the basic techniques and steps before you join the high school class? Good luck! Ballet is so much fun and I really hope you can find a class! Best wishes.

    Comment by sparkling29 — July 18, 2006 #

  2. Maybe you should ask the dance school if they would let you take single lessons, like a 1-on-1. Its secluded, and if you dont quite understand it then the teacher can help you. Just a thought…Hope you find an answer…

    Comment by Holly-Jade — August 7, 2006 #

  3. Whatever you do, don’t take clogging. Have some pride. Just jump in with the teenagers. You can do it. It would be just as hard starting in an adult ballet class as it will be starting with teenagers. I took pointe with teenagers when I was thirty. You’ll be better than them in a way because you have more adult mannerisms, like better listening skills. You’ll be fine. Just do it.

    Comment by Amy — February 15, 2007 #

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