BALLET

Ballet originated in the sixteenth and seventeenth century French courts, and was further developed in England, Italy, and Russia as a concert dance form. Ballet develops strength, posture, flexibility, coordination and focus. It is the core of many dance forms.

Two women practicing ballet in a dance studio, standing near a wall with ballet barres. One woman has dark skin and is wearing a black shirt and leggings, while the other has light skin and is also dressed in black, with ballet shoes.

Beginner

Ballet class with women practicing at the barre in a studio.

Basic

Ballet dancer in a black costume practicing in a dance studio, viewed from behind in front of a mirror.

Open

A ballet dancer practicing in a studio, wearing a black leotard and tights, with others in the background and a mirror on the wall.

Intermediate

A woman with tattoos sitting on the floor, stretching or yoga pose, with ballet shoes and a small drawstring bag nearby.

Ballet Beginner Pointe

A group of ballet dancers practicing at a dance studio, with one young woman in the foreground smiling, dressed in black leotard, black skirt, and white tights, standing by a ballet barre.

Ballet Open Barre