Class Levels

Brooklyn Ballet proudly offers recreational, pre-professional, and professional adult ballet classes, based on classical ballet technique, traditional French terminology, and established pedagogy. All classes are led by our esteemed faculty and take place in person at our studio in the heart of downtown Brooklyn. We do not offer "barre method" or "ballet core" classes. 

Adult Ballet Fundamental (absolute beginner/beginner) is for absolute beginner and beginner students who have no prior experience or students who want to start from the fundamental beginnings of classical ballet. Most students take Adult Ballet Fundamental for two (2) consecutive semesters before joining Adult Ballet.

Adult Ballet (beginner/advanced beginner) is for beginner/advanced beginner students with prior experience as an adult or teenager.

Adult Neo Classical Ballet (intermediate and advanced/professional) is for intermediate and advanced/professional students who are seeking an engaging, inspiring, and artistic challenge. Led by Eric Holzworth and accompanied to orchestral music, Adult Neo Classical Ballet explores the technique, style, and artistry of acclaimed choreographer, George Balanchine. 

Dress Code

There is no dress code for adult students. We recommend comfortable clothes that you can move in. Ballet slippers are recommended, but not required.

We don't sell ballet slippers or dance apparel at the studio. We recommend Capezio Dancewear. Use the Capezio online discount code 51st and save 20%!

Registration & Refund Policy

All students must create an account and register through Sawyer, our online platform. Monthly payment plans are available upon registration. 

All sales are final and non-refundable. Class credit may be considered upon request. 

Fall Semester 2025 Make-Up & Missed Class Policy

The Make-Up & Missed Class Policy has been updated since Summer 2025 to reflect the 16-week fall semester. 

Full Semester Students

Advanced Notice (up to 72 hours in advance)

● Students are permitted up to two (2), advanced-notice make-up classes per class, per semester

● Advanced-notice make-up classes must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.

● Advanced-notice make-up classes are not redeemable or transferable

Same-Day Notice (up to 2 hours in advance)

● Students are permitted two (2) same-day notice make-up class per class, per semester

● The same-day notice make-up class must be scheduled no less than two (2) hours before the scheduled class

● The missed same-day make-up class is not redeemable or transferable

Single Class/Drop-In Students

● Students are permitted one (1) make-up class

● The make-up class must be scheduled the same day or at least 24 hours in advance.

● Missed make-up classes are not redeemable or transferable

To schedule your make-up class, email Mariela Olivan, at [email protected].