Queensland Ballet Seniors Workshops

Offering inspiring classes for adults of all ages, Redland Performing Arts Centre in partnership with Queensland Ballet are excited to bring you Queensland Ballet Seniors Workshops, a program tailored for ageing adults. Classes focus on improving poise, core strength, memory, and mobility.

Ballet for Seniors (Seated Class) | 9am 
This ballet class for Seniors will combine artistry and movement through a series of fun and engaging activities that mirror a ballet class structure, adapted to be completed whilst seated and enjoyed to a wide variety of music genres.  Informed by research and tailored for aging bodies, this class focuses on improving memory and mobility while facilitating joy through movement with purpose.  This class caters for all physical abilities and is dementia-friendly.  Participants are welcome to bring one support worker/carer to join them at no cost.

Ballet for Active Seniors (Standing Class) | 11.00am & 1.30pm 
This class is designed for anyone wanting learn and move, exercising musicality, coordination, strength and expression in a fun and social way.  No prior ballet experience necessary.  Our teachers delight in customising movements for comfort, confidence and maximum participation.  All active ages and abilities welcome. Classes run for 90 mins.