Please see what the Adult Ballet Centre® Dancers say about our ethos and studio space below.

Friendly and knowledgeable teachers and the friendly fellow adult dancers/balletimane. Well constructed class that designed for adults to dance safely and progress technique over time.

- Excellent teaching good Support with strengthening exercises Friendly and inclusive Lovely studio to be in (aesthetically pleasing) Love that there is heating and cooling!!! So many studios lack this!

- Camaraderie, friendliness, joy in dance. Great and comprehensive tuition.

- There is the perfect balance between pushing you to do better and letting you relax into the dancing. Its such a positive vibe and everyone is always so encouraging. I always leave feeling good - even hubby says I'm in a good mood every Wednesday when I get home after class

- Welcoming, inclusive, never makes you feel silly for not getting the position right, friendly teachers, covid safe

Friendly and knowledgeable teachers and the friendly fellow adult dancers/balletimane. Well constructed class that designed for adults to dance safely and progress technique over time. - Excellent teaching good Support with strengthening exercises Friendly and inclusive Lovely studio to be in (aesthetically pleasing) Love that there is heating and cooling!!! So many studios lack this! - Camaraderie, friendliness, joy in dance. Great and comprehensive tuition. - There is the perfect balance between pushing you to do better and letting you relax into the dancing. Its such a positive vibe and everyone is always so encouraging. I always leave feeling good - even hubby says I'm in a good mood every Wednesday when I get home after class - Welcoming, inclusive, never makes you feel silly for not getting the position right, friendly teachers, covid safe

 

INSPIRING, INCLUSIVE, ARTISTIC

 No Leotards Required

Arnold Street Studio - Cheltenham

The Adult Ballet Centre® was founded in 2018 by a team of passionate and experienced dancers, educators, and business professionals. We strive to provide an inspiring, inclusive, and artistic space for adults of all ages and abilities. Our professional teachers offer classes in Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance, all levels from introductory to advanced and Industry classes, making it easy for anyone to explore the beautiful art of dance. We focus on body positivity and encourage participants to wear whatever makes them feel comfortable! Our boutique studio spaces are perfect for groups or individuals seeking a safe space to explore their dance practice.

Our studios offer classical ballet and contemporary dance classes in Cheltenham, Bayside, Melbourne. We create a fun, relaxed, welcoming, and personalised environment that welcomes everyone into our community.

At Adult Ballet Centre®, we challenge traditional notions that ballet is an exclusive art form by making Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance accessible to people of all ages and abilities. We warmly invite individuals ages 18 and above to join our classes, structured into various ability levels to ensure comfort and ease of participation. Our enjoyable and stimulating classes enhance core strength, flexibility, and posture corrections.

At the Adult Ballet Centre®, we program our classes to give our members the best chance of achieving their full potential while working with mindfulness and safety.

Additionally, we offer a teen community program outside and not connected to the Adult Ballet Centres’ regular classes. This program, designed for ages 12 to 16, provides recreational ballet and dance classes without examinations. This program aims to allow everyone to experience the benefits of ballet classes with our professional teachers.

We recognise that every person's body is unique and can vary greatly, and we believe that dance should be accessible to all body types. We advocate positive encouragement, clear instructions, and straightforwardness to bring out the best in our members and help them progress to their best ability at Adult Ballet Centre®.

We do not compromise the pursuit of perfection in dance and ballet techniques. The Adult Ballet Centre® in Melbourne offers the best dance training for Introduction to Classical Ballet, Adult Ballet Beginners, Advanced Classical Ballet, Beginners Pointe to Pointe Development, Body Conditioning, Contemporary Dance, Private Ballet Coaching by professional dancers for the public and other dance/movement programs by expression of interest.

 We are inclusive and encourage an artistic approach to dance practice.

Studios

The Adult Ballet Centre®  has two studios located in central bayside between the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne City, '

Arnold Street Studio 3-5. Factory 5 and 6, Arnold St, Bunurong Country, Cheltenham. To find the Arnold Street Studios, click here. 

 

“I've always adored ballet and wanted to learn, but as a plus size woman the fear of rejection for not having the correct 'ballet body and physique' was real. Also the notion of starting as an adult and standing in a room in a leotard and tights scared the heck out of me. When I did my research and came across the Adult Ballet Centre's motto of 'no leotards' I decided to push myself out of my comfort zone and try something new. I discovered there was absolutely no reason to be fearful, as everyone I've come into contact with has been extremely inclusive and encouraging. I look forward to my class every week and practice through the week also. I've found the structure of the introduction classes easy to follow yet still challenging, and all corrections are gentle and supportive. I've learned that any body can be a ballet body, and the Adult Ballet Centre has definitely encouraged that!”

- Bo-Tahlia Wade

Finding freedom and confidence in everyday life through dance.