Entry requirements: none.
Language: Dutch. English-speaking participants are welcome.

Classical Dance still plays a prominent roll in the Western dance scene. People have been performing classical ballet for centuries, and still it has not lost its popularity. This dance technique characterizes itself through uniquely defined physical movements and a set curriculum.

You will start your class warming up with exercises at the barre. Attention will be paid to different techniques such as pirouettes, plies, tendues, rondes jambes, stretches, jumping techniques and graceful ports des bras. Teacher Tomomi will teach you the ins and outs of these techniques en will show you how to fluently dance on classical as well as modern music. Ballet is not only great for the body, but also strengthens your posture and provides for an intense workout! By the end of the course, we will give an open performance together. 

Clothing and footgear:
If this is your first ballet course, special ballet shoes are not a must. Instead, you can easily start learning this dance with nothing else but socks on your feet! In case you would still like to have a pair of special ballet shoes, please ask the teacher for tips.

urthermore, it is important that you feel comfortable in what you are wearing. Oversized clothes aren't practical, since it makes it hard for the instructor to make comments on your posture or provide corrections.
 

What you will learn:

• Various classical techniques such as pliés, tendus, rondes de jambes, stretches, jumping techniques, and ports de bras
• Dance phrases based on the classical dance vocabulary
• Daring to let go of your head and trust yourself