Floor Barre 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.
Muscle and Joint Strength: Floor Barre corrects alignment, enhances muscle strength, and nurtures joint health, all while minimizing the impact of gravity. Tension Release: This 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 all our weekly ballet classes. They will help you with your technique development, fitness, and strength for ballet 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 but are time-poor and can’t join the ballet class.
When: Monday 11.30 am and 6 pm Wednesday 6pm Thursday 12:00 pm and 6pm Saturday 7:30 am
What to wear and bring: Mat and drink bottle, clothing that you can move freely in - Gym/Yoga, Dancewear
Cost: $16 or pre-purchase a Floor barre 10 class pass for $150
First time at Adult Ballet Centre? If you would like to trial our Floor Barre Foundation® classes, Please register below
Discover the Unique World of the Adult Ballet Centre
If you’ve ever dreamed of experiencing the grace and strength of ballet as an adult, the Adult Ballet Centre offers an exciting doorway to a new way of moving, feeling, and expressing yourself. Here, ballet isn’t just about dance; it’s a journey into wellness, empowerment, and artistry that can be experienced regardless of your previous dance background.
The Magic of Floor Barre Foundation® Classes
The innovative floor barre classes are at the heart of our offerings—a unique blend of traditional ballet techniques with modern fitness principles. Unlike conventional barre workouts that often focus solely on standing exercises, our floor barre sessions invite you to explore movement in a new dimension. By bringing the workout down to the floor, these classes emphasise core strength, flexibility, and stability while reducing the risk of injury.
Benefits of the Adult Ballet Centre Floor Barre Foundation® Classes:
Enhanced Stability: Working on the floor helps you build a robust foundation. Focused, controlled movements strengthen your core and improve balance.
Improved Flexibility: Gentle, floor-based exercises stretch and lengthen muscles, providing a safe space for gradual improvement in range of motion.
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.
Inspired by Boris Kniaffis, and guided by Stéphane Dalle's unique ballet training.
A vital component of our success is the dynamic influence of Boris Kniaffis—whose journey in ballet is enriched by the inspiration and guidance of the renowned Stéphane Dalle's technique. 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 floor barre 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 floor barre 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).
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.
