Your First Ballet Class: What To Expect!

Walking into your first ballet class can be intimidating. When you work up the courage to try something new, often anxiety and insecurity can creep in. You might even find yourself questioning why you decided to try it in the first place! If this is you, know that you are not alone! Whether ballet has always been a dream for you, or whether you just wanted to try something new, we are here to help relieve any anticipation of not knowing what to expect.

Ballet Class for Beginners

Want to know what to expect before taking your first official ballet class? We have you covered! Follow along with our studio owner, Julie, as she guides you through a quick absolute beginner preview lesson to get you familiar with some of the ballet basics!

3 Simple Rules of Ballet

With so many different concepts and aspects of ballet technique, it can be overwhelming to try to learn and remember everything when you first start! But guess what? You don’t have to! In this super short video, Julie shares her top 3 simple rules for ballet and shows you simple ways to improve your technique without feeling overwhelmed!

Ballet Glossary

When you take your first ballet class, there will likely be a lot of new terminology you will be unfamiliar with. But not to worry! We all have to start somewhere. Like when learning anything new, it can take time to memorize and become familiar with new terms and concepts. To help you along on your new ballet journey, we have provided a ballet vocabulary sheet for you to refer to as you begin to memorize ballet terminology and what each exercise means. Happy learning!

Let’s dance!

Want more ballet? Check out our Beginner Ballet Overture Program! We look forward to dancing with you!