What To Expect
Our Classes
90 Minutes of ballet for all levels. Expertly designed movement cycles. Discover - Level 1. Develop - Level 2 & 3. Elevate - Level 4 & 5
Discover
Pathway
For adults who are brand new to classical ballet or are returning after a long break.
Read about the courage it takes to be a beginner at our Beginner Ballet blog.
Brand New To Ballet Level 0
Learn The Fundamentals One On One. Fast Track 30 minute session
Covering basic classical ballet foot and arm positions, Correct posture and alignment, Safe turnout awareness, Core stability, Ballet terminology and class etiquette, Pliés, Tendus, Dégagés, Rond de jambe, Port de bras.
Tuesdays 10.45am-11.15am Mornington (Book in for the Level 1 class directly after)
Tuesday 8.00pm-8.30pm Frankston (If you are only available in the evening, this takes place directly after the Level 1 class)
Did you do some ballet as a child? Level 1
Revisit the foundations, but with a greater focus on how you move — improving control, precision, placement, and expression.
Covering posture and placement, Turnout support and control, Alignment through the legs and feet, Coordination of arms, head, and body, Pliés with improved control and port de bras, Tendus with cleaner foot articulation, Dégagés, Rond de jambe with greater stability, Fondus, Frappés, Relevés, Beginner adagio combinations, Smoother transitions, Stronger supporting leg, Better balance, More consistent technique, Linking steps together, Improved balance, Musical timing, Movement quality, Pas de bourrée, Chassé, Balancé, Preparation for pirouette, Preparation for pose turns, Small jumps, Foot strength, Lightness and control, Musical phrasing, Short routines in the centre, remembering patterns, introductions to directional changes.
90 minute class. 6 week commitment.Tuesdays 11.30am–1.00pm — Studio 25, Mornington
Tuesdays 6.30pm–8.00pm — Monash Peninsula, Frankston
Develop
Pathway
Level 2 Elementary
A confidence-building class to refine technique — suited to those who progressed in ballet further as a child.
Saturdays 10.45am–12.15pm — Studio 25, Mornington
For Dancers who value slow, steady progression over rushing through steps; enjoy a structured, supportive environment for refining fundamentals.
Combinations are short, clearly demonstrated, and often broken down step-by-step. There is regular guidance and repetition to help develop confidence, strength, and body awareness.
Expect a steady pace with time to ask questions and refine basics. The focus is on clarity, consistency, and developing good habits from the ground up.
We build: Strength and balance, Coordination and fluidity, Introductory pirouettes, Petite allegro (small jumps), Expressive quality beyond the steps, Short, manageable combinations to practice control and alignment, Simple centre and traveling exercises to gradually build strength and confidence
Exercises: Full plié combinations, Tendu with dégagé, Rond de jambe, Fondu, Frappé, Petit battement, Développé, Grand battement, Adagio with développés, Pirouette preparation and single turn, Balancé variations, Linking steps, Assemble, Glissade combinations, Petit allegro sequences
Level 3 Pre-Intermediate
A faster-paced class with less step-by-step explanation. Longer, more complex centre combinations. More challenging travelling sequences. Structured barre and centre work designed to develop strength and fluidity, with fewer pauses.
Tuesdays 1.00pm–2.30pm — Studio 25, Mornington
For dancers who have a solid foundation and are working with more independence.
You still benefit from occasional reminders and guided corrections. Combinations are longer and more continuous, but may still be broken down when new coordination is introduced. Focus is on building strength, consistency, stability and confidence.
Ideal for those who enjoy well-structured, flowing combinations that feel rewarding and expressive. Perfect for intermediate dancers who want to focus on step break down (extensions can be added) or elementary dancers seeking more of a challenge. Connecting movements with flow and confidence.
Elevate
Level 4 Intermediate
Class time is spent refining, not explaining. More depth. More artistry. More work.
You pick up combinations quickly, and apply technical corrections. Class moves at a faster pace with fewer interruptions, more complex sequences, and a stronger emphasis on refinement, musicality, and detail.
Control in adagio, grand allegro, musical nuance, control, fluidity, speed, strength, and endurance. travelling jumps, double frappés, ronde de jambe en l’air, assemble, sissone, balancés, pirouettes, pose turns, and faster allegro, turns enchaînés and advanced centre combinations integrating precision, speed, and musicality.
Level 5 Advanced Artistry
For experienced dancers seeking the challenge of advanced classical training while cultivating a distinctive artistic voice. The focus is on transcending technique to explore musicality, interpretation, performance quality, and expressive depth.
Demanding combinations that require precision, stamina, adaptability, and a high level of technical control. Classes challenge dancers to move beyond the mechanics of the steps, exploring texture, phrasing, dynamics, and emotional intention. Complex centre practice, expansive allegro, intricate turns, and sophisticated adage work provide opportunities to develop both virtuosity and artistry.