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TuesdaysDiscover Pathway
Level 0. Fast Track Pathway.
For when you’ve NEVER done ballet.
Start your ballet journey with a 30-minute private introductory session designed to help you build confidence before joining a LV 1 group class.
You’ll learn: The classical ballet foot and arm positions, Correct posture and alignment, Safe turnout awareness, Core engagement and stability, Basic ballet terminology and class etiquette, Foundational movements including: Pliés, Tendus, Dégagés, Rond de jambe, Port de bras.
When you feel comfortable with these fundamentals, you'll be ready to join Level 1. Most students benefit from 1–3 private 30-minute sessions before making the transition.
Tuesdays: 10:45–11:15 am
If you don't have ballet shoes yet, socks are perfectly fine. Wear comfortable activewear or dancewear, such as leggings and a T-shirt or leotard, and bring a water bottle. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and ready to move.
Level 1. Beginner
Did you dance a little as a child? Welcome back. Your body remembers more than you think.
You'll learn:
Posture and placement
Turnout support and control
Alignment through the legs and feet
Coordination of the arms, head, and body
Foot articulation
Stability, balance, and smooth transitions
Consistency and musical timing
Movement quality and expression
Foot strength and stamina
90 minutes| 6-weeks. Tuesdays, 11:30am–1:00pm — Studio 25, Mornington
Learn how to do a full barre with plies, tends, dégagés, ronde de jambe, grand battement, frappe.
Centre progresses to port de bras, balance, travelling steps and preparations.
Our Beginner Ballet blog delves into what it’s truly like to begin ballet as an adult and why it’s never too late to start. You don’t need the “right” body, a particular age, or previous experience to belong here—only a willingness to learn. Every accomplished dancer once stood at the barre for the very first time.

