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Open Classes

Western Ballet offers more than thirty open classes at five levels. Designed for adults and teenagers, the open program requires no auditions or placement.

Absolute Beginners - Introduction to ballet for students with no previous training. Learn the basics of ballet and gain the skills and confidence to progress into regular beginning classes. Ages 12 and up.

Beginning - A continuation of introductory ballet for students with some previous training. Instructors welcome both new and more advanced beginning students, offering choices of easier and more challenging exercises at the barre and center.

Intermediate -
Ongoing training of ballet for students with previous experience. Instructors offer more advanced exercises and combinations at the barre and center.

Advanced - Training for advanced students and professionals. Instructors offer advanced exercises and combinations at the barre and center.

Pointe - Training for students with previous experience on pointe. Exercises and combinations are for pointe shoes technique development and endurance