Queensland Ballet - Ballet for Adults and Active Seniors

About this event

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.

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