Ballet 1

Entry requirements: This course is for beginners, so you don’t need to have any dance experience. 

Classical Dance still plays a prominent roll in the Western dance scene. People have been performing classical ballet for centuries, and still it has not lost its popularity. This dance technique characterizes itself through uniquely defined physical movements and a set curriculum. 

You will start your class warming up with exercises at the barre. Attention will be paid to different techniques such as pirouettes, plies, tendues, rondes jambes, stretches, jumping techniques and graceful ports des bras. Ballet is not only great for the body, but also strengthens your posture and provides for an intense workout!  

Clothing and footwear 

If this is your first ballet course, special ballet shoes are not a must. Instead, you can easily start learning this dance with nothing else but socks on your feet! In case you would still like to have a pair of special ballet shoes, please ask the teacher for tips in the first class. 

Furthermore, it is important that you feel comfortable in what you are wearing. Oversized clothes aren’t practical, since it makes it hard for the instructor to make comments on your posture or provide corrections. Do you have long hair? Then it’s best to tie it up. 

What you will learn 

• Various classical techniques such as pliés, tendus, rondes de jambes, stretches, jumping techniques, and ports de bras 

• Dance phrases based on the classical dance vocabulary 

• Daring to let go of your mind and trust yourself