Your chance to start ballet as an adult!
Time & Date: Saturdays, 12:00 – 1:00pm from 1 February – 5 April 2025 (10-week course)
Venue: TAPAC (The Auckland Performing Arts Centre) (Studio 1) – 100 Motions Road, Western Springs
This course is designed for absolute beginners who have never learned ballet before or anyone looking to revisit the fundamentals. Starting with positions of feet and arms, posture, and terminology, it will give you a good foundation in the basics of ballet movement.
This course will transition into a beginner-level class after 10 weeks. Upon completing this course, you are welcome to join that class or our other beginner class on Wednesdays at 7:30pm or Tuesdays at 11:50am or a class at another studio.
I believe that ballet is not just about dance: it’s about self-expression, discipline, and a sense of accomplishment. Join us to enjoy the beauty of ballet!
Here is a testimonial from one of our dancers who started her ballet journey with us:
“I walked into Mari’s ballet class just hoping to fix my bad posture. A year later, not only has my posture been improved, I’ve also gained confidence, made friends, and discovered a lifelong interest. Triple win! It’s been an incredible journey for a beginner adult dancer…”
This might be the only Absolute Beginner course offered this year, and spots are limited. Sign up now and don’t miss out on this opportunity!
Fees: You can join the first 3 lessons as a trial at $30. If you decide to continue your ballet journey with us, the remaining term fee is $220. Or sign up for the entire term at $200 and save 20%!
Tutor: Mari Yamazaki
Mari trained in Japan, the US, and New Zealand and has teaching experience for 15+ years for all ages and levels, and 10+ years of expertise in instructing adult ballet. Mari is passionate about creating a warm, inclusive and refined space for adult ballet dancers.
Assistant Tutor: Sarah Hammerton
Sarah began her love of dance at the age of four in Canada, with training in ballet and jazz. She then pursued modern, ballroom and belly dance. Since moving to New Zealand she has undertaken cabaret and Latin, as well as performing as a solo burlesque artist. While her teaching career is just beginning, Sarah brings years of performance experience as well as a background in anatomy and rehabilitation. She believes that dance is for every body, and can be experienced and enjoyed by all.
BONUS: You’ll receive exercise videos and course material sheets so you can review what you learned in class.