Ballet Workshops for Adults
It’s never too late to learn something new!
Take a moment to imagine: a studio of adult students, all beginners, learning something new, fulfilling dreams, escaping life’s concerns for a bit, and experiencing the artistry of ballet. Not to forget getting in a great workout!
Ballet workshops are enrollment-based*, and are a great place to start if you have little or no ballet experience. Beyond the fun of learning ballet where Ballet Austin professional dancers train, the benefits of taking ballet range from physical benefits to mental and spiritual benefits, and fun! Scroll down for workshop options at Ballet Austin’s downtown location. Click here for our Dell JCC location.
- If you have ballet training you may also be interested in our Ballet Classes for adults. Just drop in! Start any time and come when you can.
Absolute Beginning Ballet Workshop for Adults at Ballet Austin
This workshop is one of the most popular we offer. And yes, we start at the absolute beginning. Designed for those who have never had a ballet class, this workshop teaches ballet from the very beginning. At the end of the session, you will have learned some of the fundamental positions, vocabulary, and basic principles of ballet.
START DATES at our DOWNTOWN Location (each option meets one hour weekly)
- Wednesdays, April 29 – May 20 @ 7:00 – 8:00pm (4 weeks) – Rachel Aucoin
For Absolute Beginning Ballet Workshops for Adults at our Dell JCC location CLICK HERE.
Instructor: Rachel Aucoin
Cost*: $115 (4 weeks)
For assistance with registration, please call (512) 501-8704.
*NOTE: Workshops are enrollment-based and are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and make-up classes are not available. Workshops are held at Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center, 501 W. 3rd St. 78701. Enrollment is required ahead of time. What to wear: Tights and a leotard for women. A T-shirt and/or shorts over your leotard are just fine if you feel more comfortable. Men may wear shorts or warm-ups and t-shirt. Ballet technique shoes required; canvas is recommended but leather is fine. Any dancewear store will carry shoes and dancewear but we do recommend Movin’ Easy at 7756 Northcross Drive.
- Already have experience? We offer drop-in ballet classes at several levels.
Beginning Ballet 2 Workshop for Adults at Ballet Austin
Beginning Ballet 2 is for adults who wish to continue the work of the Absolute Beginning Ballet Workshop, or have had an introduction to basic ballet and want a 4-week or 6-week refresher. This workshop will further prepare the adult beginner for beginning level drop-in ballet classes, or for the Beginning Ballet 3 Workshop (when offered). The Beginning Ballet 2 workshop will add more complex combinations and vocabulary and will develop confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, and body awareness.
DATES at our DOWNTOWN Location: (each option meets one hour weekly)
- Wednesdays, April 29 – May 20 @ 6:00 – 7:00pm — (4 weeks) – Rachel Aucoin
Instructor: Rachel Aucoin
Cost*: $115 (4 weeks)
For assistance with registration, please call (512) 501-8704.
*NOTE: Workshops are enrollment-based and are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and make-up classes are not available. Workshops are held at Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center, 501 W. 3rd St. 78701. Enrollment is required ahead of time.
Already have experience? We offer drop-in ballet classes at several levels.
Beginning Ballet 3 Workshop for Adults at Ballet Austin
Beginning Ballet 3 is for adults who wish to continue the work of the Beginning 2 Ballet Workshop, have had an introduction to basic ballet, or want a refresher before trying a drop-in beginning level class. This workshop will further prepare the adult beginner for Beginning Ballet drop-in classes and will add more complex combinations and center work. Develop confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, and body awareness. And enjoy a great workout!
You may also be interested in our drop-in ballet classes for adults. Start any time and come when you can.
Start Dates at our Downtown Location:
- Wednesdays, April 29 – May 20 @ 8:15-9:15pm (4 weeks) – Rachel Aucoin
Instructor: Rachel Aucoin
Cost*: $115 (4 weeks)
For assistance with registration, please call (512) 501-8704.
*NOTE: Workshops are enrollment-based and are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and make-up classes are not available. Workshops are held at Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center, 501 W. 3rd St. 78701. Enrollment is required ahead of time.
Ballet Strengthening / Pre-Pointe Workshop for Adults
This workshop focuses on intentional movement at the barre designed to strengthen the ankles and inner thighs, improve stability of the supporting leg, and to enhance petit allegro and overall jump quality. It’s also an excellent way to prepare dancers for pointe work. If you’ve always wanted to try pointe but felt hesitant to dive right in, this workshop is the perfect place to start.
For dancers already en pointe, it’s a valuable opportunity to condition and build strength to support and improve your pointe work. Pointe shoes will be discussed in the class but NOT worn. Each class begins with focused work at the barre before moving to the center for petit allegro, all with the goal of strengthening legs, feet, and ankles.
This workshop is recommended for dancers at the Beginning 1 level or higher. You’re welcome to pair it with the Beginning 1 or Intermediate 1 Ballet class beforehand or come just for the workshop.
Dates & Time:
- Mondays, April 27 – May 18: 8:30pm – 9:30pm (4 weeks)
Cost: $115 (4 weeks)
Instructor: Selena Offenberg
Beginning Ballet POINTE 2 Workshop
The Beginning Ballet Pointe Workshop 1 is for Adults with some pointe training who want to continue their pointe work – (must be 17 or older with ballet experience and currently taking ballet classes)*
This 4-week workshop meets for only 30 minutes weekly and is designed for adults to put on pointe shoes for the first time, or for the first time in a long time, starting at the absolute beginning.
Students should have pointe shoes but are also welcome to take the workshop as a pre-pointe workshop in technique shoes.
The 30-minute class will take place at the barre for safe and effective learning. We HIGHLY recommend taking the Ballet Technique class from 10-1130am on Thursdays in tandem with this workshop.
*For the safety of the students, we require previous and current ballet class attendance to ensure strong ankles and feet. This workshop is not for beginners to ballet. The ability to participate is always under the discretion of the instructor.
DATES: Mondays, April 27 – May 18 @ 11:30am – 12:00pm (4 weeks)
Instructor: Lucy Record
Cost: $41- 4 weeks – 30 minutes each class
Adult Ballet Summer Intensive & Showcase – First Week in August 2026!
Improve technique, strengthen ballet muscles, and learn excerpts from Giselle with a showcase performance on the final day!
Ballet Austin’s Adult Ballet Summer Intensive will include 20 hours of technique, choreography, supplemental classes and a performance showcase.
Tuesday, August 4 – Saturday, August 8, 2026.
*Schedule Subject to Change.
Tuesday 08/04
- 10:00am-11:30am Ballet Technique
- 11:45am-12:30pm Auxiliary Class – Pointe/Pre-Pointe
- 12:30pm-1pm Lunch
- 1-3pm Repertory: Giselle
Wednesday 08/05
- 10:00am-11:15am Ballet Technique
- 11:30am-12:30pm Variations
- 12:30pm-1pm Lunch
- 1pm-3pm Repertory: Giselle
Thursday 08/06
- 10:00am-11:30am Ballet Technique
- 11:45am-12:30pm PBT
- 12:30pm-1pm Lunch
- 1:00pm-3:00pm Repertory: Giselle
Friday 08/07
- 10:00am-1115am Ballet Technique
- 11:15am-11:45am Lunch
- 11:45am-2:00pm Repertory: Giselle
- 2:00pm-2:15pm Break
- 2:15pm-3:00pm Deep Stretch
Saturday 08/08
- 10:00am-1130am Ballet Technique
- 11:30am-12pm Lunch
- 12pm-1:45pm Repertory: Giselle
- 1:45pm-2:00pm Hair/Makeup/Costumes
- 2:00pm-2:30pm Review & Run-through
- 2:30pm-3:00pm Showcase – friends and family welcome to attend!
*Auxiliary class may include PBT, Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Stretch, Pilates Mat, Turns/Leaps Technique, Allegro/Adagio Technique, Variations etc.*
(All Repertory classes taught by Selena Offenberg, Some Technique/Auxiliary classes taught by other BA Instructors)
The Intensive is designed specifically for adults and older teens with a passion for ballet and a love for dance who have ballet experience**.
Dates & Times: August 4-8, 2026: 10:00am – 3:00pm
*Daily Schedule subject to change.
**The Intensive is open to all identities and genders and to those who regularly take the Beginning level 1 drop-in ballet through Intermediate levels at Ballet Austin’s Butler Center for Dance & Fitness, and those who have regular training at another studio or Ballet Austin Academy. (It is not recommended for those who have only completed the Adult Ballet Beginning Workshops 1-3 at Ballet Austin and those with little or no training)
Instructor: Selena Offenberg and other instructors for supplemental classes
Cost: $405 for 5 days and performance showcase
Parking Accommodations: Parking options nearby do NOT allow for more than 2 hours parking. If you are not able to find a spot in our lot* we recommend arriving early to park or looking for a day rate here.
*We recommend you plan to arrive early (before 9am) in order to find parking in the Ballet Austin lot. It is not guaranteed, but there are spaces on each side and behind the building where you may park. The only spaces that are reserved are the 2 spots on the east side of the building reserved for the Artistic Director and Executive Director through Friday.
NOTE: If you arrive early, we have a reserved studio upstairs (Kodosky) where you may stretch and warm up. There are foam rollers and bands you may use (please make sure they stay in that studio with the rollers and bands).
Warming up and stretching is a good idea any time you are preparing to spend so much time moving. Arrive early, stretch, relax, drink water and eat a snack in any of our spaces until the first class begins!
