Conditioning Classes
Floor Barre, Warmup, Stretch classes, The Fifth Hour in Melbourne for adult dancers
Influenced by Boris Kniaseff, the Floor Barre method is an invaluable tool for helping adult dancers and the general population develop strength, core control, coordination, flexibility, understanding of ballet turnout, and correct positioning and alignment. We deliver pure floor barre classes, Wram up classes and specialty Stretch classes at the Adult ballet Centre.
Muscle and Joint Strength: These classes correct alignment, enhances muscle strength, and nurtures joint health, all while minimizing the impact of gravity. Tension Release: Our gentle yet effective approach elongates and strengthens muscles, alleviating tension from the neck and joints.
Technical Precision: Enhances alignment, turnout, muscle engagement, connection to the body, prepares ready for ballet class and releasing locked posture.
Muscle Memory: Builds memory for correct positions and movements.
Improved Posture: Emphasises proper alignment, preventing typical mistakes made at the barre and reminds us of everyday life restrictions to be released.
You are invited to join these 30-minute specialised classes, which are programmed in our timetable before or after all our weekly ballet classes. They will help you with your technique development, fitness, flexibility and strength for ballet or life in general with ongoing lifelong benefits in and out of the studio.
You are also welcome to join the classes if you wish to gain the benefits of floor barre, Warm up or Stretch but are time-poor and can’t join the ballet class.
When: Monday 11.30am Floor Barre (30mins) Monday 6.30pm Warm Up class (30mins) Monday 8 pm Stretch class (30 - 40mins) Wednesday 6pm Floor Barre (30mins) Thursday 12:00 pm Floor Barre Thursday 5.30pm The Fifth Hour - 60-Minute Power Class — Strength. Speed. Flow. Adult Ballet Centre®
What to wear and bring: Mat and drink bottle, clothing that you can move freely in - Gym/Yoga, Dancewear
Cost: $18.15 casual Floor Barre, Warm up, strech classes or pre-purchase a Conditioning 10 class pass for $165, The Fifth Hour classes $35 per class.
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General ballet or contemporary classes - $40.30 inclusive of GST
Extension Ballet training and Repertoire Class (120 mins) $52.50 5 -Class Pass $175.00 inclusive of GST* valid for 7 weeks from time of purchase, can be used against all classes on the timetable *excludes Pointe and Floor Barre 10 -Class Pass $339.00 inclusive of GST* valid for 14 weeks from time of purchase, can be used against all classes on the timetable * excludes Pointe and Floor Barre 20 -Class Pass $650.00 inclusive of GST valid for 14 weeks from time of purchase, can be used against all classes on the timetable * excludes Pointe and Conditioning classes
Ballet Extension and Repertoire Five Class Pass $250 *excludes other Ballet classes, Pointe and Conditioning classes valid 7 weeks. The Ballet Lounge Yearly Unlimited Classes Membership: Monthly Membership Includes 10% GST (A$497.00), minimum commitment of four months. Membership can be cancelled after four months. Please see the terms and conditions here.
Floor Barre, Warm up or Stretch Classes (30 mins) - $18.15, including GST. Valid for 1 month from the date of purchase.
The Fifth Hour - Power, Cardio, Ballet $36.50
10 class Conditioning - Floor Warm up/Floor/Stretch Pass- $165.00 inclusive of GST - Valid for 14 weeks from the time of purchase
Discover the Unique World of the Adult Ballet Centre, it isnt just about dance; it’s a journey into wellness, empowerment, and artistry that can be experienced regardless of your previous background.
The innovative conditioning classes are at the heart of our offerings, a unique blend of traditional ballet techniques with modern fitness wrapped in science and leading research principles. Unlike conventional workouts our sessions invite you to explore movement in a new dimension. By bringing the workout down to the floor, at the barre these classes emphasise core strength, posture, flexibility, and stability while reducing the risk of injury.
Benefits of the Adult Ballet Centre® Conditioning Classes:
Mind-Body Connection: Each precise movement deepens your awareness, enhancing your technique and overall well-being.
Our approach ensures that every movement is tailored to the adult body, celebrating the beauty of motion at any age and fitness level.
A vital component of our success is the dynamic influence of our teachers, whose journey in ballet is enriched by the inspiration and guidance of the renowned conditioning and fitness techniques. This unique collaboration infuses our classes with passion, expertise, and innovative artistry that elevates every session.
Tailored Techniques: Integrates classical ballet with modern movement techniques, creating sessions that are adaptive to the unique needs of adults.
This synergistic relationship results in our conditioning classes that are physically enriching and deeply sculpting, melding the wisdom of classical ballet with contemporary innovation.
Why Our Approach Stands Out
At the Adult Ballet Centre, we’re dedicated to reimagining ballet for the modern adult. Our conditioning classes are more than just a workout; they’re a holistic experience that nurtures both body and soul. With the expert guidance of our professional adult ballet teachers, every session is carefully crafted to ensure the most benefit in a short time frame (30mins or so).
Every Body is Celebrated: Our classes embrace the unique challenges and strengths of the adult body, encouraging progress at your own pace.
History snippet
Apr. 04, 1958 - Away from the barre: The Russian dancing master Boris Kniaseff in the ballet school Roleff-King in Munich is showing his new method. Kniaseff chief of the international academy for classical ballet in Geneva, doesn't allow his pupils to train at the bar, but on the floor. He believes that muscles and the attitude of the body may develop themselves more easily , and there wouldn't be difficulties with the balance.
