Adult Program

Basic Ballet

Designed for students with little or no experience, this class will move slowly and focus on introducing basic ballet positions, good posture/alignment, musicality, and the joy of movement.

Level 1

For students who have some previous experience and would like to start ballet again after a break or enjoy a slower-paced class. Beginning at the barre, students will develop their ballet vocabulary and coordination through simple combinations in the center, along with the concepts of turning and jumping.

Level 2

A more challenging class for students who have attended Level 1 or have had at least two to three years of prior ballet experience. Barre work includes balances in all positions, turning, and incorporating port de bras. Centre work includes the use of the body directions in combinations, with the beginnings of grand allegro (large traveling jumps).

Level 3

The highest level of ballet is offered at The Sarasota Ballet School. Barre and center combinations are more complex, combining more elements and incorporating different musical accents and rhythms. The class will cover all center work from tendu through to grand allegro and is taught at a faster pace with more combinations of steps. Students must take this class to be eligible for the adult pointe class.

Pointe

Students who can complete a Level 3 class or have previous experience are eligible for pointe work. Pointe work is mainly at the barre, with combinations using both one and two feet. Students are advised to talk to teachers first to see if they are ready for pointe work.

Drop-in-Classes

The Sarasota Ballet School’s Adult Program offers a fantastic array of classes and workshops for the adult learner. Join us as many times a week as you like. No experience – no problem! We have a Basic Ballet class every Wednesday evening.