Weekly Adult Ballet Timetable

Melbourne’s Premier Adult Ballet Classes | All Levels Welcome

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Inspiring, Inclusive, Artistic.

If you've been searching for "dance classes near me" but haven't found the right fit, we have good news! Our class timetable is constantly expanding based on demand. We invite you to join one of our adult dance classes and explore options. Dance is an excellent activity for self-expression, building confidence, and enhancing overall well-being.

The Adult Ballet Centre provides world-class adult ballet training supporting recreational growth and artistic excellence. Whether you're taking your very first plié or refining advanced allegro, our timetable offers a wide range of classes tailored for adult dancers at every stage. We provide outstanding instruction and recreational development. As Australia's leading Adult Ballet training, we are recognised worldwide, with professional dancers as teachers.

Why Train With Us?

Australia’s #1 Adult Ballet Studio
As featured in national media and international platforms, the Adult Ballet Centre is a benchmark for excellence in adult dance education.

Professional Faculty
All classes are taught by highly qualified teachers with major ballet company experience and a passion for adult learning.

Supportive Community
You’ll be welcomed into a caring, encouraging, and like-minded group of adults who are united by their love of dance .We understand that joining a class can be overwhelming, and we want you to know you're not alone. We are here to support you in taking the first step into the studio, welcome you, and ensure you have found the correct class and level.

.We also offer private tuition if requested. Booking for private coaching can be found via this link. This personalised instruction will help you ease into the dance environment if it is something you are dreaming of doing, but need a little more confidence.

Once you've found the class that interests you on our timetable, please book your class or packages on the booking pages. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

STUDIO ADDRESS - Arnold Street Studio - Factory (studios) 5 & 6, 3-5, Arnold Street, Bunurong Country, Cheltenham. To find your way, click here

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To see and download the 2025 timetable here

IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS AND DATES FOR 2025/2026

Adult Ballet Centre Showcase 2024, Sunday 8 June 2025. Shirley Burke Theatre.
New classes starting Monday 23 June 10 am L2 Foundation Beginners Class (90mins) 1.30pm Level 1 Pointe Class (45mins)
Expressions of interest and enrolment now open for the Australian Institute of Classical Ballet (AICD) Adult Ballet Assessment Program - Exam levels 1 - 4, commencing Monday, 21, July, 2025
We remain open during the winter break and don’t close for school holidays. All classes remain open for booking.
Australian Institute of Classical Dance Adult Ballet Assessment Program Levels 1 - 4 commence on the week of Monday, 21 July. 2025.
COURSE SIX WEEKS:Stretch and Conditioning (Sports Science meets Ballet) - Transform Your Ballet Practice from the Inside Out. Starting Tuesday, 29th July, with completion on Tuesday 2nd September. Open to all levels and the public.
Join us for a focused 6-week program designed to enhance your strength, flexibility, and overall ballet technique. This course features targeted strengthening exercises to support key areas such as allegro, pirouettes, adage, extension, and turnout. Each session also includes a full-body stretch routine that blends passive and dynamic mobility work—ensuring you build strength while gaining greater range and freedom of movement. By the end of the 6 weeks, you’ll feel more supported in your technique and more confident in your dancing-enhancing progression. This program will run for 60 minutes.
MENS BALLET DEVELOPMENT CLASS - Male Ballet Development Class, a focused series designed specifically to support and advance male dancers in classical dance technique and repertoire.
This series will run on Wednesdays at 5:00pm, starting Wednesday 30th August, and is tailored to complement your regular ballet training with added attention to male-specific movement vocabulary, elevation, and strength in ballet.
We’re thrilled to have ABC ‘s Alex Cramer leading this series. With her comprehensive background in Adult Ballet Teaching, Classical Ballet through her training at the Australian Ballet School and performance career with The Australian Ballet, Alex brings a rich and deep understanding of male coaching and the specific technical and artistic requirements needed to advance skills.
Key Details:
- When: Wednesdays at 5:00pm (for 4 weeks)
- Total Cost: $160 + GST for the full series ($40 per class)
- Bonus: You’re welcome to stay on for our 6:00pm (30min) Floor Barre class at no extra cost an excellent way to build strength, alignment, and control to support your ballet technique.
Booking in > Either via your Clubworx App or through this direct link here.https://app.clubworx.com/websites/adult-ballet-centre/calendar/event/17695293
MENS BALLET DEVELOPMENT CLASS - Male Ballet Development Class, a focused series designed specifically to support and advance male dancers in classical dance technique and repertoire.
This series will run on Wednesdays at 5:00pm, starting Wednesday 30th July through August/September, and is tailored to complement your regular ballet training with added attention to male-specific movement vocabulary, elevation, and strength in ballet.
We’re thrilled to have ABC ‘s Alex Cramer leading this series. With her comprehensive background in Adult Ballet Teaching, Classical Ballet through her training at the Australian Ballet School and performance career with The Australian Ballet, Alex brings a rich and deep understanding of male coaching and the specific technical and artistic requirements needed to advance skills.
Key Details:
- When: Wednesdays at 5:00pm (for 4 weeks)
- Total Cost: $160 + GST for the full series ($40 per class)
- Bonus: You’re welcome to stay on for our 6:00pm (30min) Floor Barre class at no extra cost an excellent way to build strength, alignment, and control to support your ballet technique.
Booking in > Either via your Clubworx App or through this direct link here.https://app.clubworx.com/websites/adult-ballet-centre/calendar/event/17695293
Ongoing - Adult Ballet Assessment Program -Australian Institute of Classical Dance Levels 1 - 4 Classes.
MENS BALLET DEVELOPMENT CLASS - Male Ballet Development Class, a focused series designed specifically to support and advance male dancers in classical dance technique and repertoire.
This series will run on Wednesdays at 5:00pm, starting Wednesday 30th July through August/September, and is tailored to complement your regular ballet training with added attention to male-specific movement vocabulary, elevation, and strength in ballet.
We’re thrilled to have ABC ‘s Alex Cramer leading this series. With her comprehensive background in Adult Ballet Teaching, Classical Ballet through her training at the Australian Ballet School and performance career with The Australian Ballet, Alex brings a rich and deep understanding of male coaching and the specific technical and artistic requirements needed to advance skills.
Key Details:
- When: Wednesdays at 5:00pm (for 4 weeks) more added.
- Total Cost: $160 + GST for the full series ($40 per class)
- Bonus: You’re welcome to stay on for our 6:00pm (30min) Floor Barre class at no extra cost an excellent way to build strength, alignment, and control to support your ballet technique.
Booking in > Either via your Clubworx App or through this direct link here.https://app.clubworx.com/websites/adult-ballet-centre/calendar/event/17695293
.Tuesday, 2nd September. End of the Stretch and Conditioning Course
Ongoing - Adult Ballet Assessment Program -Australian Institute of Classical Dance Levels 1 - 4 Classes.
Learning & Developing Repertoire Series
Level 3/Level 4 Classical Development & Ballet Progression
Every Thursday evening for five weeks — 6 November to 11 December
Join us each Thursday evening from 6 November through 11 December for our five‑week Level 3/Level 4 Classical Development & Ballet Progression series. Participants will refine their technique, deepen their repertoire, and have the optional opportunity to showcase their work in‑studio at the Laneway Christmas Party event.
Advanced Repertoire & Technique Intensive
Level 5/Level 6 Intermediate‑Advanced Series
Every Monday evening for five weeks — 3 November to 8 December
Designed for committed adult dancers at Levels 5 and 6, our Advanced Repertoire & Technique Intensive will deepen your stylistic knowledge, refine your classical technique, and expand your performance repertoire. Over five consecutive Monday evenings you’ll work on advanced combinations drawn from classical ballets under the guidance of our advanced teacher.
As an optional capstone, participants may showcase selected repertoire in‑studio at our Laneway Christmas Party event, providing a supportive environment to demonstrate your progress.
Spaces are strictly limited to ensure individual attention - Bookings are now open for this series.
In-studio performance and Laneway Christmas Party, 3pm Saturday, 13 December 2025.
Classes continue through December; we take a small break from December 24 to December 27, Then back into the studios for December 28 - 30—Back on Saturday, January 2026.
Progressing Ballet Techqunic course December January, 2026.
We return to the Arnold Street Studios Saturday 3 January 2026! Book in and secure your classes for January.
AABC- Australasian Adult Ballet Competition- Ballet Festival. https://www.aabcompetition.com.au