Ballet Classes

Private Class Levels and fee structure

Ballet entréE

$170 per term
Ballet Essence offers a rare opportunity for students aged 9+ who may have experience in other forms of dance or be a complete beginner to start their ballet journey. Private classes consist of barre and centre exercises with skills to gain confidence in the foundation of ballet technique, core strength, deportment and flexibility. Following this course students may wish to join the Level 1 class. [Class duration: 1 hour]

Level one

$170 per term
This is a whole new approach to ballet and definitely not your average ballet class. Susan offers a creative way of learning using pilates and ballet techniques from warm up through to centre work to improve your core strength, flexibility and dance quality.
This is a great follow on from our Ballet Entrée or if you have some prior ballet experience. [Class duration: 1 hour]

Level two

$170 per term
LEVEL TWO private classes add to the techniques taught in LEVEL ONE and are suitable for students with ballet experience of three or more years. This is where the joy of dance takes on another level. [Class duration: 1 hour]

Level three

$170 per term
LEVEL THREE private classes continue to enhance techniques acquired in previous levels with students finding the freedom to explore and express their true selves and have generally been dancing ballet for a number of years. [Class duration: 1 hour]

body awareness | pilates

$170 per term
This private class is for students of all levels looking to understand the anatomical and bio-mechanical reasons for why, where and how to use our bodies. It's main goal is to explore the benefits of training our systems to compliment the art of dance and to assist recovery from injury, keeping our strength, balance, flexibility and mobility at its optimum. Our class keeps our concentration, curiosity and awareness of how we move through space. Once this is understood the rewards and benefits can be applied to every movement in life. [Class duration: 1 hour]

enrolment form

Please click here to complete your enrolment form and return a complete, signed copy to Ballet Essence. We will then email you a tax invoice for payment.

fee structure

Ballet Essence runs four terms corresponding with school terms.
Private lesson fees must be paid on or prior to the day of the private lesson.
Ballet Essence method of payment will be direct deposit.
Photo of Susan Hislop performing as Ballerina
Susan Hislop performing for Princess Diana.

we are temporarily closed due to covid-19

term dates 2024

TERM 1 22 JANUARY - 28 MARCH
TERM 2 15 APRIL - 21 JUNE
TERM 3 08 JULY - 13 SEPTEMBER
TERM 4 30 SEPTEMBER - 13 DECEMBER

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