Adult Ballet
Adult Ballet
A Place to Begin, Return, or Continue
A Place to Begin, Return, or Continue
Our Approach
Western Pennsylvania Youth Ballet's Adult Division welcomes dancers at every point in their experience with ballet: those entering the studio for the first time, those returning after time away, and those already dancing who would like another place to continue their training. Whether you come for exercise, a love of music, the desire to learn something new, or simply because you miss dancing, there is a place for you here.
Each 90-minute class follows the traditional structure of classical ballet, progressing through barre work, center work, and allegro, or jumping exercises. Clear, carefully structured instruction allows new dancers to learn from the beginning while giving experienced dancers opportunities to continue building. Along the way, students develop strength, balance, coordination, mobility, and musicality - and experience the simple joy of moving to beautiful music.
Whether ballet is entirely new, already part of your life, or feels like a return, these classes offer a welcoming place to set everything else aside, become absorbed in movement and music, and simply enjoy dancing.
Our Approach
Absolute Beginner
Adult Ballet Classes
Absolute Beginner
Created for students with no previous ballet experience, as well as those who would benefit from returning to the beginning. Students learn the structure of a classical ballet technique class, basic positions, introductory vocabulary, and foundational movements at a deliberate and approachable pace.
Class Length: 90 minutes
Experience: No previous ballet experience required
Enrollment: Flexible drop-in attendance
Class Size: Limited to 8 dancers
Pricing: $25.00 per class | 5 & 10 class cards available for purchase at a reduced rate.
Beginner / Intermediate
Beginner / Intermediate
Designed for dancers with previous ballet experience and a working familiarity with basic positions and class structure. Exercises become more continuous and expansive while continuing to develop strength, coordination, musicality, and technical clarity.
Class Length: 90 minutes
Experience: Previous ballet experience helpful, but not required
Enrollment: Flexible drop-in attendance
Class Size: Limited to 8 dancers
Pricing: $25.00 per class | 5 & 10 class cards available for purchase at a reduced rate.