Absolute Beginning Ballet for Adults
Tuesdays, June 4 - June 25 / 7:00pm - 8:00pm (Short Course)
Wednesdays, June 5 - June 26 / 12:00noon - 1:00pm (Short Course)
Wednesdays, June 5 - June 26 / 6:00pm - 7:00pm (Short Course)
Thursdays, June 6 - June 27 / 6:00pm - 7:00pm (Short Course)
Saturdays, June 8 - June 29/ 2:00pm - 3:00pm (Short Course)
 It's never too late for adults to learn ballet. This workshop for adults is one of the most popular we offer. For those who have never had a ballet class, this workshop teaches ballet from the beginning. At the end of session you will have learned some of the fundamental positions, vocabulary, and basic principles of ballet.
4-wk workshops cost $70 - early bird price is $65 until May 10.
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Beginning Ballet 2 Workshop
Mondays, June 3 - June 24 / 7:00pm - 8:00pm (Short Course)
Wednesdays, June 5 - June 26 / 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Short Course)
Wednesdays, June 5 - June 26 / 7:00pm - 8:00pm (Short Course)
Beginning Ballet 2 for is a workshop for adults who wish to continue the work of the Absolute Beginning Ballet Workshop, or have had an introduction to basic ballet. This workshop will further prepare the adult beginner for Beginning Ballet drop-in classes or the Beginning Ballet 3 Workshop offered through the BCS. The Beginning Ballet 2 workshop will add more complex combinations and center work, and will develop confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility and body awareness.
This 4-wk workshop costs $70.00. - early bird price is $65 until May 10
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Beginning Ballet 3 Workshop
Mondays, June 3 - June 24 / 8:00pm - 9:15pm (Short Course)
Wednesdays, June 5 - June 26 / 8:00pm - 9:15pm (Short Course)
The Beginning Ballet 3 Workshop continues the work of Absolute Beginning Ballet and Beginning Ballet 2 workshops. It is also open to anyone who has had basic barre and center.
Beginning Ballet 3 will further prepare the adult beginner for Beginning Ballet drop-in classes offered through the BCS. The Beginning Ballet 3 workshop will add more complex combinations and center work, and will learn jumps. Ballet develops confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility and body awareness and is a great workout for adults.
This 4-wk workshop costs $70.00. - early bird price is $65 until May 10
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Absolute Beginning Modern Dance for Adults
Saturdays, June 8 - June 29/ 12:00pm - 12:45pm (4 weeks)
 It is never too late to learn anything new, but Modern dance can be especially fun for adults.
Modern dance is an expressive and highly individualized dance form.
The body is fully integrated in modern dance, often utilizing internal rhythms and movement concepts. With technique less restrictive than classical ballet, modern is the perfect jumping off point for self-expression.
This workshop will teach modern technique from the very beginning, introducing modern concepts through exercises and choreography designed to promote proper alignment, strength, flexibility and coordination.
This 4-wk workshop costs $70.00. - early bird price is $65 until May 10
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Beginning Hip Hop for Adults
Thursdays, June 6 - June 27 / 7:15pm - 8:15pm (4 weeks)
 It is never too late to learn something new and hip hop is tons of fun for all ages! So come on adults and let's get moving to pop and hip hop music. This workshop is designed to introduce adults (17 and up) to the Hip Hop culture and dance.
Already have hip hop experience? Check out the drop-in hip hop classes offered each week. Come dance!
This 4-wk workshop costs $70.00. - early bird price is $65 until May 10
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Beatles Dance Workshop - A Beatles Love Story
Saturdays, June 8 - June 29 / 2:45pm - 3:45pm
 Want to feel some Beatles LOVE?
In this 4 week workshop you will learn a mix of contemporary and Jazz choreography set to mashup of some of the most popular Beatles songs ever.
You already know the lyrics. Come dance it!
Featuring the songs Come Together, Yesterday, Lady Madonna, and I Want to Hold Your Hand.
Whether you grew up in the Beatle era, or just want to "Twist and Shout", you don't want to miss this summer fun.
This 4-wk workshop costs $70.00. - early bird price is $65 until May 10
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Brazilian Dance Workshop
Thursdays, June 6 - June 27 / 5:45pm - 6:45pm
 You don't have to fly to Brazil to experience the fun of Brazilian dance!
This class will give students a fun, high-energy introduction to a variety of popular Brazilian dance styles, including different styles of samba (the national dance of Brazil), samba reggae, baile funk, axé, and maracatu. Have fun with easy-to-learn moves and combinations to get you shaking your hips. Technique and form will also be addressed. All levels welcome.
Don't have time for a workshop? Check out the Afro-Brazilian Dance drop-in classes.
This 4-wk workshop costs $70.00. - early bird price is $65 until May 10.
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Hula (Beginning) - Hawaiian Dance
Mondays, June 3 - June 24 / 7:15pm - 8:15pm
 Whether you have a trip planned to the Hawaiian Islands or just want to learn something new, this is a fun workshop. If you've never taken hula before, this is for you! Experience a culture that is full of beauty and exciting adventure! Hula classes include dances in the ancient form of hula (hula kahiko) as well as the more contemporary form of hula (hula 'auana). Hawaiian history and culture are also discussed as they relate to each hula learned in class. Expect to have fun learning the stories of hula and to get a great workout in every class.
This 4-wk workshop costs $70.00. - early bird price is $65 until May 10
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Hula (Continuing) - Hawaiian Dance
Wednesdays, June 5 - June 26 / 7:15pm - 8:15pm
If you have taken Beginning Hula or have had some hula experience in the past, this workshop is for you! Gain more knowledge and hone your hula skills, perfecting your skills in the hula basics and learning more hawaiian dance choreography. You will love the story-telling aspect of hula.
This 4-wk workshop costs $70.00. - early bird price is $65 until May 10
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Videodance™ - SMASH - A Thousand And One Nights
Thursdays, June 6 - June 20 / 7:30pm - 8:30pm
 This is your opportunity to learn choreography from the hit TV series SMASH! A Thousand And One Nights was a favorite episode
and now you too can learn to dance it!
Join Kathryn who just returned from New York where she learned the choreography directly from choreographer Joshua Bergasse who won a Grammy Award for this fun Smash Bollywood number!
Whether you are a SMASH fan, love dance, love musical theatre, or just want to have some summer-fun, this 3-week workshop is for you!
This 3-wk workshop costs $45.00
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Videodance™ - Beyoncé Favorites!
Wednesdays, June 5 - June 12 / 7:30pm - 8:45pm
 Get ready to learn some Beyoncé choreography!
Join Kody in this 2-week Beyoncé Favorites Workshop for some summer fun!
Each class will start with a short warm-up and then move into a fun and fast-paced class learning choreography from two of Beyoncé's hottest music video hits: Single Ladies and Run the World.
Fun and open to all experience levels. That means you! Come dance Beyoncé!
Unable to commit to 2 weeks? Drop in either Wednesday and pay the class drop-in rate.
This 2-wk workshop costs $35.00
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Beginning Musical Theatre Workshop for Adults
Tuesdays, June 4 - June 25 / 6:00pm - 7:00pm
 You will have a blast in this workshop learning some of the famous styles of musical theater dance created by legends such as Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins.
During the 4-week workshop you will become adept at learning short dance combinations quickly. Experience the dance of some of your favorite broadway musicals!
Little or no musical theatre or dance experience is fine!
This 4-wk workshop costs $70.00. - early bird price is $65 until May 10
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Balance, Fitness & Pilates Workshops
Better Balance & Movement Workshop
Wednesdays, June 5 - June 26 / 11:15am - 12:00pm
 According to the CDC, more than one third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States and 20% to 30% of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries.
This workshop will focus on promoting and maintaining balance, coordination, and posture through a series of simple brain and muscle exercises. This workshop is excellent for people of all ages, but especially beneficial to the older adult or those dealing with the affects of neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. Research shows that if an individual continues to exercise and practice balance activities throughout life, they can avert the devastating effects of a fall and stay active and independent longer.
"The exercises, particularly when also practiced at home, really did improve my stability and balance, and even helped to strengthen my weaker side."
This 4-week workshop is offered at a special $35 rate thanks to partial underwriting from Scott & White Healthcare.
Unable to commit to the full 4-week session? Drop in for a class and pay $10 at the front desk when you arrive.
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Bone Builders Workout
Mondays, June 3 - June 24 / 10:30am - 11:15am
 Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone density deteriorates. Bone density peaks at about age 30 and then begins a slow and gradual decline as a normal part of the aging process.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends two types of exercises to build and maintain bone density: weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises.
Sometimes we get it all wrong when it comes to exercising as we age; we begin to experience a few aches and pains, and as a result, cut back on our workouts. If we exercise at all, we only do exercises that won't hurt our joints or strain us. In actuality, we should be focusing on strengthening those weakened areas, making them stronger rather than steering clear of them.
The key is to know what exercises to do and how to do them correctly.
In addition, flexibility exercises, although they do not affect bone density, may help people maintain their balance and prevent muscle injury.
This workshop focuses on learning simple and safe exercises you can do at work and home on a daily basis. Get a great workout each week and also take home ideas for becoming a home bone builder.
This 4-week workshop costs $50
- early bird price is $45 until May 10
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Foam Roller Body Massage & Stretch
Thursdays, June 6 - June 27 / 9:00am - 9:45am
4 weeks of deep massage and stretch will leave you wanting more.
Stretching on a regular basis is a complete workout in itself, and important for maintaining flexibility, balance, and relaxation. Using foam rollers provides a self myofascial release which is a type of soft tissue therapy used to reduce soreness and stiffness that limits range of motion.
This muscle balancing class will help your body relax, stretch out muscles, and release tension. You will feel the difference in your muscles.
An excellent class for all ranges of physical ability. Whether you are rehabilitating after an injury, stretching after an intensive workout, or just love how you feel after a good stretch and massage, this class is for you.
Taught by Certified Pilates Instructor.
Foam rollers are provided or you may bring your own.
This 4-week workshop costs $65
- early bird price is $60 until May 10
Unable to commit to the full 4-week session? Drop in for a class and pay $20 at the front desk when you arrive.
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Pilates Ballet Barre Classic Workout
Mondays, April 29 - May 20 / 9:00am - 10:00am
Wednesdays, May 1 - April 22 / 9:00am - 10:00am
Mondays, June 3 - June 24 / 9:00am - 10:00am
Wednesdays, June 5 - June 26 / 9:00am - 10:00am
 Combine Pilates with the barre for the ultimate classic workout. This conditioning program was designed by Pilates Program Director and former Ballet Austin dancer, Vlada Sheber and is one of the best full-body workouts you can get. The combination of a Pilates class with a ballet barre will provide the perfect opportunity to build core strength and increase flexibility. Consistent attendance will result in improved posture, better balance and a longer, leaner body that will have you feeling and looking your best.
The barre...where Pilates meets ballet and you reap the benefits.
This 4-week workout costs $70 - early bird price is $65 until April 10 (5/10 for summer)
Can't commit to the full 4 weeks? Drop in for a single class for $20. Stop at the front desk when you arrive to check in and pay the single workshop class rate.
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Mommy & Baby Fit Workout
Wednesdays, June 5 - June 26 / 11:00am - 11:45pm
Making exercise a priority is a challenge for new moms. This workout will allow you to take care of you while spending quality time with your baby.
Start early setting the “active life” example for your children! This unique, once a week, 45-minute low impact workout is designed for moms to get back into shape and have fun while bonding with baby.
Each workout provides unique core and strength training exercises to target the major muscle groups all while holding and lifting your little one. Body conditioning exercises combined with a fun and playful environment will captivate your child’s attention while you increase your strength and health.
Moms of all fitness levels are welcome, but must be at least 10 weeks postpartum and cleared for exercise. Ideal for moms with babies between the ages of 10 weeks and 10 months.
Taught by mom and Certified Pilates & fitness instructor Brittany Harpole.
Priced for new moms, this 4-week workout costs $45 - early bird price is $40 until May 10
Can't commit to the full 4 weeks? Drop in for a single class for $12. Stop at the front desk when you arrive to check in and pay the single workshop class rate.
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Pilates Apparatus Stretch Workout
Saturdays, June 8 - June 29 / 12:00 - 12:45pm*
Sundays, June 9 - June 30 / 11:30am - 12:15pm*
 Stretch and tone your body on the Pilates reformers in Ballet Austin's state-of-the-art Pilates Center.
Pilates Apparatus Stretch Workout combines Pilates stretches with Pilates apparatus work.
The class includes the use of Pilates props such as balls and foam rollers, and includes working out on the Pilates reformer and tower in the Pilates Studio.
This workshop has limited space so register early!
Taught by Ballet Austin Pilates Center Certified Pilates Instructor.
Joseph Pilates once said, "You will feel better in 10 sessions, look better in 20 sessions, and have a completely new body in 30 sessions."
This 4-week workshop costs $90
- early bird price is $85 until May 10
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Pilates Cardio Workout
Tuesdays, June 4 - June 25 / 12:15 - 1:00pm
Thursdays,June 6 - June 27 / 12:15 - 1:00pm
 Add cardio to Pilates for a fat-burning workout that is one of the best ways to lose fat and build muscles.
Pilates Cardio leads participants through Pilates exercises using weights, balls, and other Pilates props to get a cardio-intensive workout. Using the Pilates method, this workshop focuses on core stability, posture, and lengthening and strengthening muscles, with an intense cardio portion that will get your heart rate up and increase your blood circulation. If you’re looking for the best “power Pilates” in town, this is it. An intense workout that just takes 40 minutes! Taught by certified Pilates & Fitness Instructor.
This 4-week workshop costs $65 - early bird price is $60 until May 10
Unable to commit to the full 6-week session? Drop in for a class and pay $20 at the front desk when you arrive.
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Pilates Mat Workout
Mondays, June 3 - June 24 / 6:00pm - 6:45pm
 Working against resistance is essential to the Pilates exercises, which are designed to train the abdomen, lower back, hips and buttocks; the core. But you can accomplish this using either a mat, where your own body weight creates resistance, or a reformer, where pulleys and springs create resistance.
A Pilates mat workout is a great place to begin Pilates, or to supplement reformer workouts. By working the core muscles you improve strength and posture and develop a lean, long line. The Pilates Mat Workout offers a refreshing mind-body workout in just 45 minutes. Each class takes you through a series of exercises that are done on the floor (mat) without Pilates machines but providing the same attention to core muscles. Mat exercises are adaptable to any fitness level which makes this a challenging course for anyone. Pilates mats are provided for use during class time. Taught by Certified Pilates Instructor.
This 4-week workshop costs $65 - early bird price is $60 until May 10
Can't commit to the full 4 weeks? Drop in for a single class for $20. Stop at the front desk when you arrive to check in and pay the single workshop class rate.
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Pilates Mat Cross-Sport Athletic Workout
Tuesdays, June 4 - June 25 / 7:15am - 8:00am
 Designed for athletes, or anyone looking for the benefits of crosstraining. Pilates is your answer.
This morning Pilates mat workout offers athletic conditioning designed to help improve performance, reduce injury, and relieve stress. It is the perfect class before work or training. Intense and will change how you feel and how you perform.
Taught by Certified Pilates Instructor.
This 4-week workshop costs $65 - early bird price is $60 until May 10
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Pilates Pink Ribbon Post-Operative Workout
Tuesdays, May 28 - June 25 / 1:00pm - 1:45pm (4 weeks - NO Class on Tues, June 11)
Tuesdays, July 9 - August 13/ 1:00pm - 1:45pm (6 weeks)
 The Pilates Pink Ribbon Program is a post-operative exercise program for women recovering from breast cancer surgery. The Pink Ribbon Program will help stretch and strengthen the shoulder, chest, back, and abdominal muscles, allowing women to regain full range of motion to those areas affected by breast cancer surgery.
This program is suitable whether your surgery was recent or several years ago, but it is recommended that women should wait 4-6 weeks post op before enrolling in the course. The Pilates Pink Ribbon Program will offer strengthening, self-esteem and quality of life to breast cancer survivors. The program works in conjunction with your doctor's recommendations for an exercise program.
Personal instruction given by Vlada Sheber, Ballet Austin's Pilates Program Director & Certified Core Connections Pilates Instructor. Ms. Sheber is a Post-Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Exercise Specialist with the The Pilates Pink Ribbon Program.
"The Ballet Austin Pilates Pink Ribbon Program is recommended to our breast cancer patients during our Survivorship and Chemotherapy Teaching appointments where Advanced practice Nurses meet onn-on-one with patients. We are pleased that your program provides individualized, high quality attention to these patients, and that the Pilates exercises and expert teachers at ballet Austin provide education and support to them as they learn to care for their bodies after surgery. Ballet Austin's Pilates Pink Ribbon Program is one of distinction which we are leased to recommend and support."
Sabrina Q. Mikan, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, Texas Oncology
The 4-week workshop is valued at $120*, and at this time we are pleased to be able to offer the program at no cost to women. Tax deductible donations are welcome and allow Ballet Austin to continue to underwrite this program. Ballet Austin is a 501 (c) 3 organization.
*The 4-week workshop beginning in May is valued at $120. The 6-week workshop beginning in July is valued at $180
This program is generously underwritten in part by: Andrea & Dean McWilliams, Paula & Bob Boldt, Carla & Eduardo, and Ballet Austin.
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Pilates Resistance Band Workout
Thursdays, June 6 - June 27 / 11:30am - 12:15pm
 This is such a great workout. It offers the same benefits you would get from a classic Pilates reformer workout. Resistance bands (Thera-bands®) are utilized to create exercises that stabilize your core and strengthen your body. Each week you will work out with Thera-bands® that offer the same three band resistance weights used on the Pilates reformer. This workout will challenge you, improve your strength, and allow you to reduce tension through stretching. Regular workouts will improve circulation, prevent injury, and advance your overall performance level. All ability levels welcome. Taught by a certified Pilates instructor.
What one client has to say after taking this workshop: "After only one Thera-Bands® workout, I noticed that I could stand up and sit more easily, and even my grip was better. I wouldn't miss this class. I'm 68 now and have been taking the class since June 2010. My joints don't like weights. Working with Thera-Bands® has strengthened me in amazing ways." Ann Gallaway
This 4-week series costs $65 - early bird price is $60 until May 10
Can't commit to the full 4 weeks? Drop in for a single class for $20. Stop at the front desk when you arrive to check in and pay the single workshop class rate.
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