Adult ballet classes at JBA

Adult ballet class level 1/2

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Wednesdays

8pm-9:30pm

 

Ballet class for adults who have prior classical ballet experience of at least 2 years. Has basic knowledge of barre work, and centre work (including pirouettes & allegro).

 

Attire:

• Any style classical ballet leotard

• Pink convertible tights

• Pink leather shoes

• Ballet bun. * If ballet bun is not possible, to have hair secured, so that it doesn’t hinder movement or block the dancer’s vision.

• Optional: wrap skirt

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Adult students who show interest in Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus and exams can be integrated into RAD syllabus classes on a case by case basis. 

Beginner ballet for teens & adults

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Classical technique programme

Fridays

8:00pm-9:30pm

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No experience needed

 

Beginners to classical ballet technique will learn:

• Posture: pelvic placement, activation of core unit, lengthening of spine

• Feet positions, alignment & strengthening technique

• Port de bras : carriage of the arms

• Basic transfer of weight

• Eyeline & head placement

• Remembering simple choreography

• Musical phrasing coordinating with movements

• Barre work, centre practice & simple allegro

 

Attire:

• Any style classical ballet leotard

• Pink convertible tights

• Pink leather shoes

• Ballet bun. * If ballet bun is not possible, to have hair secured, so that it doesn’t hinder movement or block the dancer’s vision.

• Optional: wrap skirt