Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Have questions? Good. It's completely normal to feel a little nervous before trying something new. Here are the answers to the things our adult beginners ask us most.

1. "I am totally uncoordinated and have two left feet. Will I be the worst person in the room?"

Zero chance. You’d be amazed at how many people walk through our doors saying this, and within 10 minutes, they realize everyone is focused on their own feet, not yours. Ballet is a physical language—you wouldn’t expect to speak fluent French on day one, and nobody expects you to turn into a prima ballerina on your first class. We break every movement down step-by-step.

2. "I'm carrying extra weight. Can I still do ballet, or will I fit in?"

Yes, absolutely. Ballet is for every single body type. You do not need a traditional dancer's body to reap the incredible strength, posture, and flexibility benefits of ballet. Our classes are an inclusive, welcoming space where your fitness level and size do not limit what you can achieve. We focus on how movement feels and how strong you become, not what you look like in a mirror.

3. "I'm not flexible, and I'm definitely not in dancing shape. Is that okay?"

That is the number one myth about ballet! You don't get flexible before you start ballet; you get flexible by doing ballet. Our term-long programme is specifically structured to build your strength, posture, and flexibility naturally over time—no gymnastics background required.

4. "Can I take a trial lesson before committing to the full 12-week term?"

Yes, absolutely! You can book a single trial lesson to check out the studio, meet the teacher, and see how you like it. Even better: if you start your trial on the first day of the term and decide to stay, your trial fee will be fully deducted when you sign up for the rest of the 12-week course!

5. "I am in my 40s/50s/60s+. Am I too old for this?"

Not even close. Our adult student body spans multiple decades. Whether you are 20 or 75, ballet is an incredible way to keep your joints mobile, your core strong, and your brain sharp. You take the class at your own pace; there is zero pressure to keep up with anyone else.

6. "What on earth do I wear? Do I need pink tights and a tutu?"

Hard pass on the tutu. (Unless you want to wear one, in which case, go for it!) When you first join, just come in yoga pants, a t-shirt, leggings, tracksuit bottoms, etc. Once you join, we will set you up with the appropriate garments and shoes for class.

7. "What if I have to miss a class during the 12-week term?"

Life happens! The content of the classes works slowly and progressively, and core material is continually revisited throughout the term. Because everything is carefully layered and reinforced week by week, you will never feel like you've fallen behind or missed out.

8. "What happens after the 12-week term ends?"

By the end of the term, you’ll be amazed at how much you've learned and how much stronger your body feels. From there, you can seamlessly transition into our next term where you can keep building your skills, making friends, and having fun at your own pace.

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