DANCE WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
Learn to dance at Ballet Austin!
Absolute Beginning Hip Hop, Salsa, Latin Heels, and Tap Dance are favorite dance workshops for adults. Workshops are enrollment-based*, usually 6 weeks in length, and are a great place to start if you have little or no experience. Scroll down for start dates.
- If you have dance experience you may be interested in our dance classes for adults offered weekly at several levels. Just drop in! Start any time and come when you can.
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Our Annual Holiday Favorite is Back!
Holiday Dance Workshop – “All I Want for Christmas is You”!
We’ve done this holiday workshop every December for years! Now you can do it too!
Love to dance? Love the holidays? Do you love to sing along to “All I Want for Christmas” by Mariah Carey? Then this holiday workshop is for you! Sign up early! It will fill to capacity.
A great way to get into the holiday mood, have a fun workout, and relieve some of the holiday stress. Join Jenny Alperin for one night in mid-December and dance it out!
Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday hit combined with Jenny’s choreography will leave you feeling good and you’ll leave with a smile on your face! Some dance experience preferred.
Santa Hats, Jingle Bells, and holiday socks required! (not really…but they’re fun so dress it up!)
Instructor: Jenny Alperin
Date & Time: Monday, December 13: 8:30pm – 9:45pm
Cost: $28(1.25 hours) – On site at Ballet Austin – Don’t wait to sign up!
Absolute Beginning Hip Hop for Adults (ON SITE)
It is never too late to learn something new and hip hop is tons of fun for all ages! So come on adults and let’s get moving to pop and hip hop music.
This workshop is designed to introduce adults (and teens age 16 and up) to the Hip Hop culture and dance. The focus is to build a solid foundation to execute popular dance moves.
Hip hop dancing improves energy, lifts mood and lowers stress in ways similar to aerobic exercise. That’s in addition to the fun!
THESE FILL QUICKLY & WILL CLOSE WHEN FULL!
Instructors: Dereke’ Thompson, Brooke Mountain
Dates & Times:
OCTOBER WORKSHOP DATES:
- Thursdays, October 28 – December 9: 7:30pm – 8:30pm (6 weeks) – NO class on Thanksgiving. (Nov 25) – Dereke’
- Saturdays, October 30 – December 11: 2:15pm – 3;15pm (6 weeks) – NO class on Thanksgiving weekend. (Nov 27) – Brooke
Cost: $140 (6 weeks)
ALREADY HAVE HIP HOP EXPERIENCE? Drop in to one of our weekly hip hop classes. Basic to advanced levels.
Workshops are enrollment-based and registration is required in advance. Workshops are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and make-up classes are not available. On-site workshops are held at Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center, 501 W. 3rd St. 78701.
SALSA! A Beginner Latin Dance Workshop for Adults (On Site)
A fun workshop that will focus on the foundation for Salsa dancing. Authentic and full of fun attitude.
During each week of this workshop you will learn basic Salsa steps, basic turns, and plenty of Salsa attitude! The dances learned are perfect for social settings and club dancing.
Partners are not required! Everyone welcome! Come learn the fun Latin dance SALSA!
Instructor: Ivana Castaneda
Dates & Time: Thursdays, October 28 – November 18: 6:30pm – 7:30pm (4 weeks)
Cost: $95 for 4 weeks
Workshops are enrollment-based and registration is required in advance. Workshops are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and make-up classes are not available. On-site workshops are held at Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center, 501 W. 3rd St. 78701
Absolute Beginning Tap Dance for Adults (On Site)
A tap workshop designed for adults to learn tap dance from the very beginning.
Fulfill a dream. Learn something new! Make music with your feet!
Tap dance is for any age, but is a perfect dance style to learn as an adult. It can be a great workout, strengthening the legs and feet, while increasing mobility in the hips, knees, and ankles. It can help improve balance and coordination. It is also extremely beneficial to cognitive functioning. (good for the brain!)
It’s so much fun, and easy to pick up.
The focus is on learning single tap steps, then incorporating the steps into a series of combinations.
Have a bit of tap experience already? Try the Basic Level Tap class offered weekly on our Drop-in Schedule.
Dress Code: Tap shoes recommended but not required to get started. Wear a shoe with a low hard heal or sneakers. Comfortable clothing.
Instructor: Danielle Cortier
Dates & Time: Thursdays, October 7 – November 11: 1:15pm – 2:15pm (6 weeks)
Cost: $140 for 6 weeks
Workshops are enrollment-based and registration is required in advance. Workshops are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and make-up classes are not available. On-site workshops are held at Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center, 501 W. 3rd St. 78701
Beginning Latin Fusion SEXY HEELS Dance Workshop
Instructor: Ivana Castaneda
Dates & Times: Tuesdays, October 19 – November 16: 8:15pm to 9:15pm (5 weeks)
Cost: $115 (5 weeks) – On site at Ballet Austin
You may also be interested in our “HEELS” drop-in class or our Latin Dance Fusion Drop-in class. Start any time.
Workshops are enrollment-based and registration is required in advance. Workshops are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and make-up classes are not available. On-site workshops are held at Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center, 501 W. 3rd St. 78701.
Absolute Beginning Jazz Dance for Adults
This is an Intro to Jazz Workshop. Think Jazz 101!
A beginning jazz workshop for adults (teens age 16 and older are welcome) that teaches simple jazz terms and movement. Each class will begin with an introductory-level jazz warm-up, and then spend the remainder of the class learning jazz technique and fun basic level jazz choreography!
This workshop is for the absolute beginner, or those returning to jazz after many years.
Come GET YOUR JAZZ ON!
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing allowing for movement and jazz shoes, sneakers, or ballet shoes.
Instructor: Brooke Mountain
Date & Time:
- Sundays, October 31 – December 12: 1:15pm – 2;15pm (6 weeks) – NO class on Thanksgiving weekend. (Nov 28)
Cost: $140 (6 weeks)
Workshops are enrollment-based and registration is required in advance. Workshops are non-refundable, non-transferrable, and make-up classes are not available. On-site workshops are held at Ballet Austin’s Butler Dance Education Center, 501 W. 3rd St. 78701