Adult Classes
Adults 18+
Brooklyn Ballet's Adult Program offers a welcoming environment for dancers of all levels and backgrounds.
Whether you're taking your first ballet class as an adult, returning to dance after years away, or continuing your professional training. Our classes are based on classical ballet technique, traditional French terminology, and established pedagogy, all led by our esteemed faculty in the heart of downtown Brooklyn. Classes focus on proper alignment, technical proficiency, and artistry. We do not offer “barre method” or “ballet core” classes. All adult classes are 75 minutes and focus on proper alignment, technical proficiency, and artistry.
Registration for Fall 2026 will open at the beginning of August
FAQs and Info
Learn more about Adult Classes at Brooklyn Ballet
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The class schedule is available in a PDF. Download the schedule.
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All adult classes are now 75-minutes
Adult Ballet Fundamental is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience and beginners wanting to start from the fundamental beginnings of classical ballet.
Adult Ballet welcomes beginners and advanced beginners with some prior experience as adults or teenagers. For professional dancers and advanced intermediate adults.
Adult Neo Classical Ballet is an engaging and inspiring class for intermediate/advanced students and professional dancers. Led by Eric Holzworth and accompanied to orchestral music, Adult Neo Classical Ballet explores the technique, style, and artistry of acclaimed choreographer, George Balanchine.
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Brooklyn Ballet's Adult Ballet Intensives offer a fun and inspiring opportunity for beginner dancers (ages 18+) to immerse themselves in classical ballet over three enriching days. Led by our esteemed faculty, each intensive includes daily classes in Ballet, Port de Bras, Stretch & Conditioning, Choreography, and Ballet History, culminating in an informal in-studio student showcase for friends and family. Dancers are encouraged, but not required, to perform.
Whether you're discovering ballet for the first time or looking to deepen your practice, our Winter and Summer Intensives provide an inclusive and supportive environment to take your dance training to the next level. Experience the beauty and artistry of classical ballet while building technique, confidence, and community in the heart of downtown Brooklyn.
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Students should wear comfortable, form-fitting clothes that they can move in. Ballet slippers are recommended, but not required.
Students should refrain from wearing excessive jewelry, smart watches, hats, or outdoor clothing.
Brooklyn Ballet does not sell ballet slippers or dance apparel at the studio. We recommend Capezio Dancewear. Use the Capezio online discount code 1BB and save 10%!
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Adult Classes (semester enrollment only)
Semester: Fall Semester (16 classes) & Spring Semester (15 classes)
Single/Drop-in class: $25
1 class per week: $384 (Fall Semester) & $360 (Spring Semester) - $24/class
2 classes per week: $704 (Fall Semester) & $660 (Spring Semester) - $22/class
3 classes per week: $1,008 (Fall Semester) & $945 (Spring Semester) - $21/class
Subject to change
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Adult Make-up class policies are available in a PDF here. Download the PDF
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FALL SEMESTER 2026: September 21, 2026 to January 31, 2027
September 21: First Day of Fall Semester 2026
October 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day | No Classes
November 3: Election Day | No Classes
November 22-29: Thanksgiving Break | No Classes
December 22-January 3: Winter Break | No Classes
January 4: Fall Semester 2026 Resumes
January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | No Classes
January 31: Last Day of Fall Semester 2026
SPRING SEMESTER 2027: February 6 to June 7
February 1-February 5: Mid-Term Break | No Classes
February 6: First Day of Spring Semester 2027
February 14-20: February Break | No Classes
March 26-April 1: Spring Break | No Classes
May 29-31: Memorial Day Break | No Classes
June 7: Last Day of Spring Semester 2027