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🩰 Absolute Beginner Ballet (Tuesdays)

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Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 7:30 PM ADT – Tue, Oct 28, 2025, 8:30 PM ADT
DanSpace @Trade Centre Office Tower, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Map
Dates Breakdown
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 7:30 – 8:30 PM ADT
First Day of Classes
Tue, Sep 16, 2025, 7:30 – 8:30 PM ADT
🩰 Absolute Beginner Ballet (Tuesdays)

Have you always dreamed of trying ballet but never got the chance? Now’s your moment.

This 8-week introductory course is designed for absolute beginners of all fitness levels and backgrounds. You’ll learn the foundations of ballet in an encouraging environment — one designed for adult learners.


Why Choose This Course?

  • No pressure. No judgment. Just the joy of learning something beautiful.
  • Build strength, posture, and flexibility while having fun and making new friends.
  • Inclusive and supportive — everyone is welcome.
  • Expert guidance from a teacher who specializes in adult beginners with 18 years of teaching experience.

What You’ll Learn: Ballet Fundamentals

Fundamentals: Posture & Turnout
Learn proper alignment, activate the right muscles, and begin developing the basics for building up your ballet technique.

Barre Work
Explore the essentials: demi-plié, rises, tendu, tendu jeté, rond de jambe, retiré, fondu, grand battement, arabesque, and more. Learn more about the ballet barre here.

Centre Work
Waltzes, basic jumps and coordinated movements across the floor like gallops, chassés and triplets.


Also available on Sunday!

Prefer a weekend class?
The same level is offered on Sundays with Marel Eager, our beloved instructor known for her compassionate teaching and decades of experience guiding adult beginners.

Special Absolute Beginner Offer: Get 30% off one course when you sign up for
both

🩰 Absolute Beginner Fall Intro Offer

Get 30% off one course
when you sign up for both Sunday and Tuesday classes. Learn faster, build confidence—and dance more!

Holistic Benefits of Ballet

Ballet for adults is your "artistic yoga" so to speak — it’s a mind-body experience.

  • Flexibility, strength, and posture boosted
  • Mental clarity and mindfulness encouraged
  • Self-expression and confidence through creativity
  • Social connection and a sense of community

Why Do I Need to Commit to the Full Course?

Ballet is one of the most rewarding activities—but also one of the most challenging. That’s why our curriculum is structured as a weekly progressive course, giving you the time and guidance needed to build foundational skills effectively.

Each week focuses on key concepts, such as:

  • Proper posture and alignment
  • Understanding external rotation and how to apply it
  • Developing coordination, strength, and flexibility in tandem

This step-by-step process helps your body and mind adapt naturally to ballet. By the end of the course, you’ll gain confidence, body awareness, and a solid base for your continued ballet journey.

Friendships Await

Join a group of like-minded adults who share a passion for movement, music, and joyful learning. You’ll laugh, grow, and inspire each other in every class.

Meet Your Teacher: Maria Osende

Maria Osende has specialized in working with adult dancers for the past 18 years. Maria creates a positive space where beginners can explore ballet with confidence and joy. A former professional ballerina, Maria brings her extensive experience and vibrant energy to every class — helping students develop not only solid technique but also a

Note for New Male Students

We want to emphasize that ballet is equally embraced by both men and women. Our dance community is in need of more male dancers to bring a balanced and

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Course: Ballet Basics 🩰 - Entry Level Course

Teachers

Maria Osende

Flamenco and Ballet teacher, director

Contact us

Location

DanSpace @Trade Centre Office Tower, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Classifications

Categories
  • In-person
  • Ballet
Levels
  • (1) Absolute Beginner (Basics)