Adult Open Classes

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Challenge Yourself with Open Classes for Adults at The School of Ballet Arizona

Open Adult Ballet:

Open to teens age 14 and up and adults of all ages, this program is a great way to experience dance training, stay in shape and have fun! Three levels of ballet classes are offered: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
There is live piano accompaniment for ballet classes! Dress for comfort and bring your ballet slippers (though tights and leotards are recommended). Open classes for Adults are scheduled throughout the week both mornings and evenings Monday through Friday, as well as on Saturday.

Access the Open Class Registration Portal

RETURNING students (with email on file) – Click Here

NEW students or students without email on file – Click Here

Please email school@balletaz.org or call 602.381.0184 if you have any questions.

Class Schedule

Enjoy class with your favorite teachers, or join us for the first time! We are now currently offering select classes at our studios.

Classes are $18 each and pre-registration is required.

Register as a student through the registration portal link(s) toward the top of the page.

Please wear comfortable, fitted clothing that you can move and sweat in. Ballet shoes are recommended.

Class times reflect class times and are subject to change. If a class has less than 4 students at the class start time, The School of Ballet Arizona reserves the right to cancel the class.

Monday’s Open Class Schedule:
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Beg. Adult Ballet

Tuesday’s Open Class Schedule:
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Adv. Adult Ballet
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Beg./Int. Adult Ballet

Wednesday’s Open Class Schedule:
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Adv. Adult Ballet
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Int. Adult Ballet

Thursday’s Open Class Schedule:
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Adv. Adult Ballet
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Horton Technique
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Beg. Adult Ballet

Friday’s Open Class Schedule:
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Int. Adult Ballet

Saturday’s Open Class Schedule:
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Adv. Adult Ballet
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Beg Adult Ballet
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Int. Adult Ballet

Please contact school@balletaz.org with any questions.

Find the Best Class for You

Beginner Ballet: This class will focus on the basics of ballet. Adults without experience will learn an introduction to ballet technique and no previous experience is required.

Intermediate Ballet: Technical proficiency and sufficient knowledge of ballet terminology is required to fully enjoy the Intermediate level.

Advanced Ballet: Technical proficiency is required. The Advanced Ballet class will increase speed and complexity in the exercises.

Horton Technique: is a form of modern dance, developed by Lester Horton (1906-1953), an American dancer, teacher, and choreographer. He created this technique as an anatomical approach to creating a well-rounded healthy dancer. Horton incorporates Native American folk dance, Japanese arm gestures, Javanese and Balinese isolation, and Afro-Caribbean elements.

Class Cost

Classes are charged through our online portal. Each individual class is assigned a set number of ‘credits’ it is worth, which is equal to our drop-in rate for that class. Purchase a multi-class card for in-person classes and receive class credits at a discounted rate. Discounted rates are not available for virtual classes.

Ballet Class Fees :

Single Class $18
6 month 10 Ballet Class Card $150

6 month 20 Ballet Class Card $275

Horton Class Fee :

Single Class $18
All class credits are non-transferable and non-refundable. Class credits are valid for 180 days after purchase.
In the case of medical reasons, The School of Ballet Arizona may extend the expiration date an additional 180 days.
The School of Ballet Arizona offers three-day workshops during the winter and summer. This is a great way to practice your technique, stay in shape, and have fun! Enjoy three evenings of intensive classes 90-minute ballet technique class followed by one hour of repertory.

Adult Summer Workshop | June 20 – June 22, 2023

Beginning Ballet taught by Rachel Gehr Intermediate/Advanced Ballet taught by Gillmer Duran
$130 Full Workshop | $45 per Drop-In Class*
Register through the class portal to join us!
no regular evening ballet classes will be held on these dates.
*If interested in participating in only one day of the workshop, please purchase credits as if taking a drop-in class using the 45-credit option

Support Us

Without community support, our work would not be possible. To help us share the power of dance, please extend your generosity to The School of Ballet Arizona’s Annual Fund. 

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