Ballet for Adults and Active Seniors

A ballet and repertoire class for adults and active seniors familiar with basic ballet concepts.

Ballet for Adults and Active Seniors is a ballet and repertoire class designed for adults and seniors who have some prior ballet experience (whether recent or many years ago) and are ready to re-engage with dance classes in a supportive, appropriately paced environment.

These classes build on foundational ballet technique and terminology, offering a structured yet adaptable approach to barre, centre work and repertoire. Queensland Ballet Teaching Artists will guide participants with layered-level options to allow all to recall and build on knowledge, refine technique, focus on strength and mobility, and reconnect with the musicality and artistry of ballet.

Ideal for adults and active seniors familiar with basic ballet concepts, this class offers a joyful opportunity to keep moving, stay challenged, and dance alongside others who share a love of ballet within the welcoming and encouraging RPAC and Queensland Ballet community.

What to expect

• A gently-structured ballet and repertoire class designed for active adults and seniors with some prior experience
• Ballet classes that follow a traditional ballet class structure – gentle warm-up, barre exercises, some centre work, an adapted piece of Queensland Ballet repertoire (all with layered options for different levels) and a cool-down
• Use and explanation of familiar ballet terminology and classical movement vocabulary
• A focus on technique, musicality, strength, mobility and artistry
• A supportive, ability-aware environment that encourages personal progression

What to bring

• Comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily
• Ballet/dance shoes, socks or light, flexible sneakers (all are welcome)
• A water bottle

This class is best suited to those with some previous ballet experience, no matter how long ago.

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Which class is right for you?

• Adult Ballet for All Abilities is ideal if you:
  • Have never tried ballet before
  • Are returning to ballet or dance after an extended time away and would appreciate a re-introduction and extra support and care
  • Prefer a class where seated, standing and adapted options are always available
  • Would like a gentle, inclusive introduction to ballet in a supported environment

No prior dance experience is needed - just curiosity and a willingness to move at your own pace.

• Ballet for Adults and Active Seniors is best suited if you:
  • Have some previous ballet experience, even if it was many years ago.
  • Are familiar (or could recall with prompting) with some basic ballet terminology and technique.
  • Enjoy challenge and a more structured ballet class with barre, centre and repertoire.
  • Want to continue developing strength, coordination and artistry through ballet.

Both classes are welcoming and inclusive - the difference lies in your experience with ballet and the level of structure or support you’d like.

DATES

Block 1 - Wed 11 March - Wed 1 April
Wed 11 March - 11.30am
Wed 18 March - 11.30am
Wed 25 March - 11.30am
Wed 1 April - 11.30am

Block 2 - Wed 21 October - Wed 11 November
Wed 21 Oct - 11.30am
Wed 28 Oct - 11.30am
Wed 4 Nov - 11.30am
Wed 11 Nov - 11.30am

Duration: 1hr & 30minutes

TICKETS

SINGLE CLASS:
Adult: $25.00
Seniors/Pensioners: $22.00

Book single class

FOUR CLASS PASS:
Adult : $100.00 - ($25 per class)
Seniors/Pensioners: $88.00 - ($22 per class)

Block 1 | 4 Class pass Block 2 | 4 class PASS