ADULT OPEN
DIVISION

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Adult Open Division (ages 13+)

Summer Classes offered:

Please note: For the month of July, Adult Open Intermediate on Tuesday and Thursday mornings will be from 9 – 10:30 am starting August 4, the classes will go back to 10 am – 11:30 am.

New Class! Ballet Fundamentals (begins August 2) 
Sundays from 10:30 – 11:30 am taught by Andrea Gaudet
This class, designed for those 13 and up with no previous ballet experience, introduces the fundamentals of ballet, including proper body alignment, basic ballet positions, and musicality. Build confidence while developing strength, coordination, flexibility, and grace in a welcoming and supportive environment. Taught by DBS Principal, Andrea Gaudet.  $18 per class.

Adult Open Intermediate Ballet
Sundays from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm taught by Luis Gonzalez
Tuesdays from 9 am – 10:30 am taught by Esther Cardona 
Thursdays from 9 am – 10:30 am taught by Esther Cardona 
This class is suitable for the dancer (13 & up) who have had previous ballet training. Attention is paid to proper body alignment, use of the legs and feet, and developing movement sequences through coordination of the arms and head. Barre and center will be taught. $20 per class.

Adult Open Intermediate Variations 
Sundays from 12:00 – 12:45 pm taught by Luis Gonzalez
Continue your training with a weekly Variations class immediately following the Adult Open Intermediate class. Students will be taught variations from different ballets focusing on performance and artistry. Students must take the Adult Open Intermediate class to participate. A separate fee applies – $12 per class.

Adult Beginning Ballet
Sundays from 11:45 am – 1:15 pm taught by Andrea Gaudet
Thursdays from 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm taught by Andrea Gaudet 
Perfect for adults returning to ballet after time away, this welcoming class is designed for dancers with knowledge of the basics. Reconnect with the joy of movement while building strength, flexibility, and confidence in a supportive environment. Explore new movement vocabulary while reinforcing the basics at a slower pace to ensure the development of proper technique and strength. Taught by DBS Principal, Andrea Gaudet and suitable for ages 13 and up.  $20 per class.

How to Join

Students are welcome to try a class before committing. We do ask that you register online below for a “trial” class and then the only fee that will be charged is the drop in fee of $20 when you attend your first class. If you’d like to continue, then please email school@diabloballet.org and we will confirm your email and send a confirmation. At that time, a one-time registration fee of $40 will be required for all new students. If you are currently taking the adult ballet classes, you will automatically be enrolled in the next session. The Fall schedule will stay the same.

If you would like to forgo the trial, then you can register below and you will automatically be enrolled in the class and a confirmation email will be sent.

Adult Ballet Tuition

All classes are offered as drop in classes and you pay by cash or credit card when you attend. Punch cards are available for students taking either the Adult Open Beginning or Adult Open Intermediate classes. Punch cards are valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Dress Code

While there is no set dress code for the Adult Open Division classes, the following is suggested:
Ladies: Students are encouraged to wear a comfortable leotard, ballet tights and ballet shoes. Yoga wear (long pants and fitted top) is an acceptable alternative to the standard ballet attire suggested above.

Men: Students are encouraged to wear men’s black dance tights, dance t-shirt and black ballet shoes. Yoga wear (long pants and fitted top) is an acceptable alternative to the standard ballet attire suggested above.