As someone who has helped shape the heart of the Adult Ballet Centre (ABC), we’d love to invite you into a very special circle of dancers those who go beyond simply attending class. You’ve shown commitment, passion, and artistry, and we’d love to honour that.

The Founders Circle Fellowship is a curated program for our most dedicated dancers, combining unlimited class access with exclusive artistic enrichment, personalised coaching, and a deeply connected community experience.

The Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship includes everything you already love, plus exclusive experiences, early access, and dancers surprises throughout the year. This is our thank-you for your loyalty and contribution, allowing access to education of the arts.

Monthly Fee: $499/month +GST | Expression of Interest Only ( Please fill in and submit the form at the bottom of this page)
Minimum Term: 6 months

Membership Inclusions:

  • Welcome Pack
    Beautifully curated ABC tote to celebrate your commitment

  • This membership subscription includes unlimited timetabled classes, including Floor Barre and Contemporary Dance, and all Ballet class levels, excluding Introduction to Classical Ballet.

  • Pointe and pre-pointe classes are permitted with this membership, subject to readiness assessment by the Adult Ballet Centre team.

  • Quarterly Progress Review - Personalised 15-minute check-in (Zoom or in-class) to track goals and celebrate your progress. Review - December, March, June, September.

  • Early Access to Events & Intensives
    Be the first to access and book ABC special events, programs, and experiences
    VIP Priority

  • The ABC Artists Circle Salon once per year | Invite-only for Founders Circle members

    A private evening of dialogue and connection across art forms. Featuring a guest speakers in dance or from another discipline, this salon-style event explores artistry, creativity, and the pursuit of excellence at every age. June every year or as availability of the guest speaker artists.

  • Recognition in ABC Showcase Programs and Website
    Your name listed in the annual program under our 'Founders Circle Legacy Honour Roll' (opt-in available)

  • Legacy Masterclass - Invite-Only
    An exclusive annual masterclass taught by a guest artist for Founders Circle members only

  • ABC Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship discount 10% to special events and performances held by ABC or associated organisations.

Exclusions:

  • The Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship does not cover the Australian Institute of Classical Dance (AICD) Adult Ballet Assessment Program Classes.

  • The Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship do not include Theatre, Production, and Rehearsal classes and associated costs.

  • Special events, external guest artists, winter and summer intensives, and speciality courses that are for all ABC and external dancers.

  • Masterclasses and special workshops delivered by the Adult Ballet Centre are not included but are subject to the discretion of the ABC Director.

  • Introduction to Classical Ballet classes (no previous experience)

Booking Behaviour & Integrity Clause:

The Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship is designed for dancers who attend regularly and respectfully manage their bookings.
Holding spots in multiple classes and cancelling regularly, or low attendance over time, may lead to a booking restriction or a suggestion to move to a more flexible membership. This membership is not intended for short-term, intensive usage with low engagement. ABC reserves the right to pause or review access if usage does not align with the spirit of the membership.

Cancellation Policy:

  • You must commit to a minimum of 6 months to cancel your subscription. If you cancel within six months of activation, a $200 cancellation fee will apply. After the initial six months, you can terminate your membership through your account page, halting automatic renewal; any classes booked ahead of your terminated subscription will be cancelled. Please note that Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship cannot be reactivated until a 12 month non-membership period has passed.

Booking & Class Cancellation Policy

  • All classes must be cancelled a minimum of 8 hours in advance through the booking system this is inline with all other terms and conditions for class passes and general class bookings.

  • Repeated late cancellations or no-shows may affect your eligibility to remain on Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship

  • Cancelling outside of the 8-hour window or missing class without notice can impact class viability, particularly for small sessions, and may result in a membership review.

  • Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship are expected to book only classes they intend to attend, out of fairness to other dancers and to maintain healthy waitlist flow

Refund & Payment Policy

  • Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship payments are non-refundable and non-transferable to other classes or services.

  • Missed classes cannot be credited or carried over.

  • Pricing is reviewed annually, with updates (if applicable) taking effect January 30 of each year.

Suspension of Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship

Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship may request one 2-week suspension per calendar year (January 1 – December 31), provided they have held Founders Circle Legacy Membership 6 consecutive months or more.
Suspensions must be requested in writing and are not automatically applied.

Membership Integrity Statement

The Founders Circle Legacy Membership is built on mutual trust, respect, and a shared commitment to the art of adult ballet. This membership exists to support dancers who are actively training, artistically engaged, and contributing to our thriving community.

Members of the Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship are recognised not only for their consistency and responsibility in class, but also for their ongoing curiosity, artistic development, and respect for ballet as a lifelong discipline. The program is designed to deepen both technical growth and cultural appreciation.

We ask all Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship members to honour the values of commitment, fairness, and integrity so that the experience remains supportive and sustainable for everyone.

ABC reserves the right to review, pause, or suggest alternative memberships/passes if ongoing patterns of late cancellations, no-shows, or low attendance arise. This ensures that the Founders Circle Legacy Fellowship remains an active, evolving circle of dancers who are making full use of the opportunity to train, learn, and grow.