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Structured, classical ballet class following traditional class progression, including time at the barre and in the center
Personalized feedback and modifications when needed
A welcoming, adult-friendly environment focused on growth
Opportunities to challenge yourself while maintaining safe technique
Encouragement to explore artistry alongside technical skill
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Advanced Ballet follows a challenging company class format that strengthens fundamentals and expands technical skill:
Barre Work: Warm up muscles, activate alignment, and reinforce essential technique
Center Work: Practice adagio, across-the-floor progressions, turns, and jumps
Technical Precision: Build clean, strong movements while refining posture, balance, and turnout
Musicality & Artistry: Deepen expression through rhythm, phrasing, and movement quality
Advanced Fundamentals: Work with established ballet vocabulary and combinations at a measured, challenging pace
This class emphasizes precision, grace, and integrity, helping dancers move confidently both in ballet and across other dance styles.
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Advanced Ballet is ideal for:
Adult dancers with prior ballet experience (intermediate or advanced experience recommended)
Dancers seeking extra weekly technique practice
Dancers who want to refine alignment, posture, and strength
Students comfortable with basic barre and center steps, including turns and jumps
New to ballet? Start with Absolute Beginner Ballet to build the foundation you need before joining this class. Just getting back into things? Check out Open Levels Ballet for a supportive learning environment.
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Teenagers younger than 18 may participate at the discretion of the instructor; please contact info@hburgdancecoop.org for specific requests.
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Structured and adaptable: Challenge yourself while receiving personalized guidance
Strengthen your foundation: Gain skills that transfer to other dance styles
Consistent practice: Improve alignment, strength, balance, and musicality through regularly working on technique
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Attire: Please wear comfortable, form-fitting attire that allows full range of motion.
Footwear: Ballet slippers or dance socks work best.
Bring: Please bring water!
Advanced Ballet
Refine your technique, build strength, and deepen your artistry
Currently offered Saturdays, 11:30am-12:45pm with Kaitlin McFarlane, Joyce Yagerline, and Leo Clarke
Take your ballet practice to the next level with Advanced Ballet, a low pressure ballet class with challenging combinations for adult dancers with a strong ballet foundation. This class will operate like a traditional company class with a focus on self-correction and combinations designed to allow for freedom of movement and expression. Dancers looking to rebuild, maintain, or grow their ballet technique without the pressure of perfection are welcome!
Classes are led by rotating instructors, offering a range of teaching styles and artistic perspectives while reinforcing technical foundations and providing a consistent challenge. See HDC’s class calendar on WellnessLiving to find out who’s teaching this week!
Refine your technique, build strength, and deepen your artistry
Currently offered: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 11:30am-12:45pm with Kaitlin McFarlane and Joyce Yagerline
Take your ballet practice to the next level with Advanced Ballet, a low pressure ballet class with challenging combinations for adult dancers with a strong ballet foundation. This class will operate like a traditional company class with a focus on self-correction and combinations designed to allow for freedom of movement and expression. Dancers looking to rebuild, maintain, or grow their ballet technique without the pressure of perfection are welcome!
Classes are led by rotating instructors, offering a range of teaching styles and artistic perspectives while reinforcing technical foundations and providing a consistent challenge. See HDC’s class calendar on WellnessLiving to find out who’s teaching this week!
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Structured, classical ballet class following traditional class progression, including time at the barre and in the center
Personalized feedback and modifications when needed
A welcoming, adult-friendly environment focused on growth
Opportunities to challenge yourself while maintaining safe technique
Encouragement to explore artistry alongside technical skill
-
Advanced Ballet follows a traditional ballet format that strengthens fundamentals and expands technical skill:
Barre Work: Warm up muscles, activate alignment, and reinforce essential technique
Center Work: Practice adagio, across-the-floor progressions, turns, and jumps
Technical Precision: Build clean, strong movements while refining posture, balance, and turnout
Musicality & Artistry: Deepen expression through rhythm, phrasing, and movement quality
Advanced Fundamentals: Work with established ballet vocabulary and combinations at a measured, challenging pace
This class emphasizes precision, grace, and integrity, helping dancers move confidently both in ballet and across other dance styles.
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Advanced Ballet is ideal for:
Adult dancers with prior ballet experience (intermediate or advanced experience recommended)
Dancers seeking extra weekly technique practice
Dancers who want to refine alignment, posture, and strength
Students comfortable with basic barre and center steps, including turns and jumps
New to ballet? Start with Absolute Beginner Ballet to build the foundation you need before joining this class. Just getting back into things? Check out Open Levels Ballet for a supportive learning environment.
-
Teenagers younger than 18 may participate at the discretion of the instructor; please contact info@hburgdancecoop.org for specific requests.
-
Structured and adaptable: Challenge yourself while receiving personalized guidance
Strengthen your foundation: Gain skills that transfer to other dance styles
Consistent practice: Improve alignment, strength, balance, and musicality through regularly working on technique
-
Attire: Please wear comfortable, form-fitting attire that allows full range of motion.
Footwear: Ballet slippers or dance socks work best.
Bring: Please bring water!