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Level 1 Beginner
An introduction to classical ballet for adults with some previous experience gained in childhood.
Socks are perfect for your first session. Wear comfortable activewear or dancewear and bring a water bottle. Before joining Level 1, you’ll need a basic understanding of ballet’s foundational foot and arm positions and movements, including: Dégagé, Rond de jambe, Port de bras, Fondu, Développé, Grand battement. If you need a refresher see these terms on YouTube or book a private one on one session below before your first Level 1 class. Our On Demand Membership - Digital Library will be launching soon and that’s another option before joining Level 1.
6:00pm–7:30pm | Frankston
Completely new to ballet?
Start with a 30- or 60-minute private introductory session, where we’ll gently cover the fundamentals so you feel comfortable and confident joining Level 1. Alternatively, you can prepare at home with beginner ballet videos on YouTube. Book below. Access to private coaching is available for current members only. If you are a new student, please experience the studio via an Introductory Pass and then enrol in a membership first before enquiring about private coaching sessions. The exception to this is the one on one sessions we offer to beginners starting from scratch and wishing to enter Level 1.
Private studio sessions provide uninterrupted, personalised instruction focused on improving technique, artistry, and overall progress. Your instructor may review your movement habits, correct alignment and coordination, and design tailored exercises to build strength, efficiency, and body awareness. Sessions can also support injury-safe retraining, confidence building, and recovery after a break.
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.
Blog: Ballet As A Lifelong Practice : Ballet doesn’t have to be a chapter you once closed. It can become a companion for life
BLOG: The Myth of the Ballet Body: Will I embarrass myself at the barre? Will everyone know I don’t belong?
BLOG: Ballet Asks For Bravery: Nobody tells you this before your first ballet class: you don’t need to be talented to begin. You need to be brave enough to be a beginner.