5 Reasons to Begin Ballet as an Adult!

Have you been wanting to learn ballet but have little or no previous training?

Whatever the reason, learning ballet (especially for the first time) seems like a daunting feat! Miami City Ballet School completely understands this and has developed a Ballet 101 Workshop for beginners. In the following post, Kris Kramer, a former professional dancer with Miami City Ballet and teacher for Miami City Ballet’s School’s Community Division, shares the top 5 reasons for why this workshop is the perfect opportunity to take the plunge and start ballet!

Reason #1: Customized Class

Ballet 101 was created for true beginners and those seeking to better understand and improve the most basic ballet positions and steps. Each class builds upon the next and after completion of the workshop, students can progress to our Beginner Ballet class with more confidence and ease.

So, why not just attend Beginner Ballet class? For Beginner Ballet, students can drop-in for a single class or come regularly each week, so they do not follow a steady progression when learning the most basic to more complex steps. First-time ballet dancers, who don’t know the basic positions and steps, could feel a little lost. In ballet drop-in classes, “Beginner” encompasses a wide range of abilities. Ballet 101 is designed for those at the entry level of “Beginner” to give students the extra attention necessary for starting ballet.

Reason #2: Chicken Legs

We’ve all seen them. Those guys and gals with awesomely toned bodies — muscles galore — but little old chicken legs. Ballet is one of the best workouts to not only strengthen and tone your entire body, but also to improve coordination and body awareness. Bring on the élevés and relevés to work the lower extremities, especially the calves, ankles and feet, and you too will start seeing results that no other workout can accomplish.

Reason #3: Amazing Facilities

Miami City Ballet and Miami City Ballet School are both housed in one of the few facilities in the world built from the ground up specifically for dance. The building and eight studios are unparalleled to any in South Florida. Who wants to learn ballet slipping around on a waxed, wood floor, or do jumps on hidden concrete below? That’s an injury waiting to happen! Learn ballet in one of MCB School’s state-of-the-art studios with lightly sprung marley flooring, full-length mirrors and plenty of barre space.

Reason #4: A Treat for You

Do you spend most days running around after your kids, working crazy hours or watching too much TV? It’s time to get out of the grind. Wouldn’t it be a nice change of pace to have some “you” time to move your body and learn something new? Here’s your chance to do something for you.

Reason #5: Awesome Teacher

When you think of ballet, do you conjure up images of an old Madame eerily pacing the studio,  barking out counts to the dancers, “five, six, seven, eight,” as she swings her cane haphazardly around? Here’s a little shameless self-promotion that I think most of my students would agree with. As a teacher, I am welcoming, encouraging, insanely passionate about ballet, and enjoy having a light-hearted, fun and exciting class. If you are feeling a little intimidated about the whole prospect of learning ballet, I’m the teacher for you. – Kris

Have more questions about Ballet 101 or our Community Division? Leave a comment below or contact Kris directly by clicking here!