What can I expect from adult ballet class?

[Anonymous]

I just enrolled and first class is in 2 weeks! I have never done any ballet class but have always wanted to.
But have done other types of dance as an adult eg belly dancing and flamenco at Joy of Dance many years ago.

I’m pretty active but knees are an issue from running.

Just wondering what I can expect from the classes.

[Anonymous]

This is awesome! I'm excited for you. The teacher likely won't start at the very beginning like they do for tots, since I'm sure you've seen ballet in the wild.

It will still be a bit slow as you get used to having your body in proper ballet alignment (turnout, not sickling when you point). They won't focus on speed but placement and strength building - so many little muscles in your feet!

[Anonymous]

I don’t know but I am so jealous! I never have done any dance, finally got the courage to sign up for a term of ballet, and then a schedule change foiled my plans. Have fun!!

[Anonymous]

Thanks for these responses! I am excited too, have been waiting to do this for long.

I was inspired after reading a story about a woman in her late 40s who considered herself not very graceful but started ballet anyway and took lessons for 6 years and now considers herself a ballerina.

She doesn’t perform but dances for herself. I don’t know if that will be my trajectory but I have always wanted to study ballet since I was a child. And now I will be doing it!

[Anonymous]

You can expect to find it rather addictive. In a good way.

[Anonymous]

Wonderful! I took a class in college. I'd always wanted to do it as a little kid, but my parents picked different activities for me.

I would say some stretching, review of positions, barre work, and some simple combinations. All with lovely music playing. Enjoy!

[Anonymous]

Enjoy, OP! I came very close to signing up for a low key adult ballet class but then didn’t. Let’s just say I do not have a ballerina body.

[Anonymous]

Awesome! My teen daughters dance and the dancers in the adult classes at their studio seem friendly and have a lot of camaraderie so it looks like fun. They've been trying to convince me to try it because apparently my feet, with my sky high arches and high insteps that have been the absolute bane of my shoe shopping existence for my entire life, are "amazing" and my ugly hyper-extended knees are desirable. Who knew, right? There's a very good reason I was in orchestra and a runner though. lol

[Anonymous]

Is this at Rock Creek? I wanted to go too. But it starts in 1 week and is a drop in so I don't know if it's the same thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Enjoy, OP! I came very close to signing up for a low key adult ballet class but then didn’t. Let’s just say I do not have a ballerina body.

Ha, me too. Wish I could join with you for moral support!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Enjoy, OP! I came very close to signing up for a low key adult ballet class but then didn’t. Let’s just say I do not have a ballerina body.

You don't need one. You can wear lounge wear and yoga pants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Enjoy, OP! I came very close to signing up for a low key adult ballet class but then didn’t. Let’s just say I do not have a ballerina body.

It's the OP. Neither do I, I'm more built like a swimmer and short, but I'm doing it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this at Rock Creek? I wanted to go too. But it starts in 1 week and is a drop in so I don't know if it's the same thing.

No it's not a drop in, it's a structured program with enrollment. I have done no ballet ever, I don't think a drop in would work for me.

[Anonymous]

Have fun! And if you enjoy it, you could try other types of dance. My daughter takes a teen/adult hip-hop class and loves it.

[Anonymous]

You should buy ballet slippers and if you have long hair, put it up. Enjoy the class!!