Foundations Barre for Adult Ballet Dancers

Many adult ballet dancers struggle with pain, stiffness, and frustration in traditional classes. This class is designed for adult dancers at all levels, offering slower-paced combinations that help you build strength, improve technique, increase mobility, and feel confident without feeling overwhelmed. This class is PERFECT for the absolute beginner adult ballet dancer! You’ll leave with: ✔️ Safer technique and confidence in your body ✔️ A space to slowly work on integrating corrective work into barre technique ✔️ Clear corrections you can use in any ballet class ✔️ A stronger, more sustainable way of dancing ✔️ An understanding of a basic ballet barre as a beginner adult ballet dancer ​ Outline of 8 Week Slow Progressive Ballet Barre Technique:  Week 1: Foot positions, arm positions, finding turnout, postural alignment, and foundational pliés Week 2: Pliés and tendus with emphasis on coordination, turnout, weight placement, and lower-body alignment Week 3: Pliés, tendus, and dégagés focusing on articulation of the foot and controlled leg movement Week 4: Pliés, tendus, dégagés, and rond de jambe to develop hip mobility, pelvic stability, and turnout control Week 5: Pliés, tendus, dégagés, rond de jambe, and fondu emphasizing strength, balance, and eccentric control Week 6: Pliés, tendus, dégagés, rond de jambe, fondu, and frappé focusing on speed, precision, and dynamic footwork Week 7: Pliés, tendus, dégagés, rond de jambe, fondu, frappé, and développé with the addition of relevés for calf strength and ankle stability Week 8: Full barre including pliés, tendus, dégagés, rond de jambe, fondu, frappé, développé, and grand battement, plus relevés and small jumps to integrate strength, control, and coordination