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Milwaukee Ballet
Drop-in classes are designed for teens, age 16+, and adults with varying levels or no experience, who are interested in the fun and fitness of dance. Students may attend any or all of the classes that suit their interest or level of ability.
Dress in comfortable athletic attire with ballet shoes.
Registration for current 2023 Summer Classes is online through our new registration portal. Click the link below to register.
After purchasing the class single or pack, please be sure you’ve booked the specific class date(s) you’d like to attend. Your class pack will deduct a class from your paid total for each booking.
General Single Class | $15 each
General Class Packs | $65 for 5 classes
Advanced Ballet Single Class | $17 each
Advanced Ballet Class Pack | $75 for 5 classes
*All class occurrences are subject to cancellation if minimum requirement for enrollment is not met. Any students registered for such a class cancelation will be notified as much in advance as possible via phone or email.
2023/24 School Year drop-in classes run from September 5, 2023 to June 1, 2024.
Check the MBSA Calendar for breaks and other important dates.
Gentle Stretch & Strengthen
This class is designed for students that feel a standard exercise class is too intense. We will use principles from mind body exercise methods such as Pilates and GYROKINESIS®, along with proper form, to strengthen our muscles and increase your range of motion. Small props like balls, chairs, and bands will be added to help achieve our goals. This class may be helpful to those recovering from injury or with chronic injuries.
THIRD WARD
Tuesday | 11:00-11:45am
Pair with 12:00pm Silver Slippers!
Silver Slippers
Ballet class designed for individuals ages 50 and older. This class begins with gentle movements at the barre and includes center work and progressive combinations that travel across the floor. The pace of the class is adjusted to allow for all abilities to feel challenged while focusing on increasing coordination, balance, and grace.
THIRD WARD
Tuesday | 12:00-1:15pm
Designed for students ages 50+
Pair with Gentle Stretch & Strengthen!
Pilates
This Pilates class contains a system of classic Pilates fundamentals as well as a blend of yoga postures and gentle stretching specifically designed for dancers. This class is recommended for all levels of adult movers. Adaptations for each exercise are eagerly provided to accommodate all individuals. The class begins with breathing and is followed by basic mat work and gentle stretching. A variety of exercises on all 4’s (tabletop position), low back strengthening postures, and core work is provided. The mission is to balance the strength and awareness of the body and to find connections that assist each individual to move efficiently and comfortably, both in class and in daily life activities.
*Please bring your own yoga mat.
THIRD WARD
Saturday | 12:00-1:00pm | Pair with 10:30am Int/Adv Ballet!
BROOKFIELD
Monday | 6:15-7:15pm | Pair with 7:15pm Beginning Ballet!
Beginning Ballet
Beginning ballet teaches feet, arm, and body positions and introduces students to simple moving and connecting steps.
THIRD WARD
Tuesday | 7:15-8:30pm
BROOKFIELD
Monday | 7:15-8:30pm | Pair with 6:15pm Pilates!
Continuing Ballet
Continuing Ballet builds upon the basics from Beginning Ballet, adding more complex combinations and steps.
THIRD WARD
Saturday | 9:00-10:15am
FOX POINT
Thursday | 7:15-8:30pm
BROOKFIELD
Wednesday | 7:30-8:45pm
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet
Students in Intermediate/Advanced Ballet will have a good understanding of ballet technique and are able to do more difficult steps and combinations.
THIRD WARD
Wednesday | 6:00-7:30pm
Saturday | 10:30am-12:00pm
Our instructors and musicians are experienced, engaging and ready to inspire.
Learn MoreMichael Pink is the longest serving artistic director in Milwaukee Ballet’s history. Since arriving in 2002, he has demonstrated his commitment to the future of dance through new work, education, and collaboration. His artistic vision for Milwaukee Ballet continues to excite and challenge.
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