Ballet Basics for Beginners - Online Classes
Class Description
This is a beginner class for people who have never taken a dance class or dancers who would like to refine their technique.
Dance from the comfort of your own home.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO?
Increase your muscle strength, flexibility, and overall fitness
Learn new skills and be challenged
Enhance your mental strength and focus
Improve your coordination, balance and grace
Discover your inner Ballerina or Ballerino (Male ballet dancer)
Practise in-between classes or when you miss a class or prefer to participate in the class at a time that suits you.
Class Information
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Sydney Timezone)
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (1 hour).
EVERY THURSDAY
Classes run every week, including public holidays and school holidays (except Easter).
Online
Online via Zoom.
EARLY BIRD: ADULT $93 / CONCESSION $88 & STANDARD: ADULT $102 / CONCESSION $99
6 Week Workshops – 1 Hour Classes
Earlybird Registration (20% Discount – Registration closes 14 days prior to workshop start date): Adult $93 / Concession $88
Standard Price: Adult $102 / Concession $99
Casual Class: Adult / Concession $17.50
Check class page for more info on bundle pricing.
Your Instructor
Bonnie Curtis is a multi-faceted artist, driven by an inquisitive imagination and a desire to discover.
Born and bred in Sydney, Bonnie trained at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts before moving to Europe to further her artistic development. Whilst in Europe, Bonnie had the opportunity to work with some of the world’s best dancers and choreographers.
Bonnie is a passionate teacher of dance and has been teaching for 10 years. She has taught technique, performance and creative development in both Australia and overseas. Her current and past appointments include Academy of Music and Performing Arts (Undergraduate Program), Te Auaha Institute of Creativity (NZ), Evolve Performance Studios, APA Macarthur, STADS, amongst many others. Bonnie is the facilitator of Interchange Australia’s dance program, which is an inclusive dance program specially catered to people with disability. Bonnie believes that everyone should experience the joy of dance, regardless of age or ability.
At heart, Bonnie is a rebel bun-head who discovered her love of dance theatre while living in Berlin. Bonnie’s practise incorporates technical elements of dance with creativity and somatic movement practices.
WHAT IS BALLET?
Ballet is a style of dance known for graceful flowing movements, turn out of the legs, precision and discipline. Ballet dancers perform elegant movements of the whole body to create symmetrical shapes.
The style first originated in the aristocratic courts of Europe during the 15th-century.
Ballet technique has developed over centuries and evolved to incorporate folk dance, storytelling, mime and more recent contemporary performance elements.
Made famous in the 20th century by Anna Pavlova, Mikhail Baryshnikov, George Balanchine, Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev, Sylvie Guillem, and in the 21st Century by African-American ballerina Misty Copeland.
FAQ
Do I need to have some dancing experience to sign up for classes?
We have classes for people of all abilities and skill levels, including people who have never danced before.
Each class specifies the level of difficulty.
If you’re unsure, please contact us to chat more about the right class for you.
Will I get a recording in case I miss the class?
Yes, recording will be available and be sent to those who sign up for classes.
What device should I use?
You can use whatever device is available to you.
We recommend it’s fully charged before starting your class.
Do I need to download a specific software for online classes?
We use Zoom.
It’s free so you can download it on your device without any charge.
How soon will the recording become available?
Your online class is recorded and made available 1 hour after your session finishes.
Do the recordings expire?
Yes, they will only be available for 7 days.