If you want to rediscover your love of ballet, Ballet Basics is a way to reactivate it.
It is not a beginners class but is designed specifically for you to reconnect with your ballet muscle memory, its movement vocabulary, development of posture, and elegance that are inherent in the ballet form.
"It’s been wonderful getting back to dance after so many years. It’s great for my body and my mind. MJ is amazing, her enthusiasm is infectious. The music is uplifting, the class is engaging and always enjoyable. I leave the class feeling exhilarated."
(from a class participant in her late '40's)
“I am so glad I found Ballet Basics taught by renowned dancer and teacher Mary-Jane O’Reilly at TAPAC, when looking for an adult ballet class to renew the love of dance I developed growing up. Each class is a chance to stop and reset. Mary-Jane is a fabulous, warm, and skilled teacher. The class content is beautifully varied, the music is gorgeous, and the studio offers peaceful views out of large glass windows. I’ve also made great friends and always leave feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. It is so good for my mind, body, and soul! “
(from another class participant in her late '40's)
"Mary-Jane’s patience and skill at sharing her knowledge as well as her tremendous enthusiasm for this beautiful dance form, has made every class so enjoyable. As an added bonus, I feel longer and leaner and, possibly for the first time in my life, am learning how to stand up straight! I would highly recommend Mary-Jane’s class."
"The best ever class! It's great to learn from someone who knows what they're doing ... it's taught me a love of dance."
What to wear:
- Please wear stretchy, close-fitting tights/leggings and t-shirts/tops.
- If you have longer hair please have it tied back so you can dance without your hair falling over your face when dancing / doing turns.
- Men, please wear a dance belt (they can be purchased at Pure Dance on New North Road).
- Footwear - you can wear sports socks at first (preferably cotton, tight-fitting) and once you understand how the feet need to work you can purchase ballet shoes.
Free trials for this class are available during the first two weeks of term only. To sign up for your one free trial, book in via the Enrol Now button. If you are under 18, you may need to email [email protected] to complete your enrolment.
For more information, contact Mary-Jane at: [email protected] or www.facebook.com/Balletwithmaryjane or https://www.maryjaneoreillydance.nz/
