Adult Classes
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Adult Ballet Is Back! 🩰
You’ve been asking. We hear you.
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Our Adult Ballet class is back at Richmond Academy of Ballet, and we can’t wait to have you in the studio!
Whether you danced as a child, trained for years, have always wanted to try ballet, or simply want an hour each week to move, stretch, strengthen, and dance—Adult Ballet is for you.
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Fall Session
Thursdays | 6:45–7:45 PM
September 24–October 29
6-week session | $119
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Holiday Session
Thursdays | 6:45–7:45 PM
November 5–December 10
5 classes | $99
No class November 26 for Thanksgiving.
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Drop-In Option
Can’t commit to the full session?
Drop-ins are welcome for $27 per class.
Just come a little early and see our front desk when you arrive, and we’ll get you taken care of.
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Ready to Dance?
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If you already have a child enrolled at RAB:
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Simply log into your parent portal, add yourself as a student, click Activities, and find “Fall Adult Ballet.” Then just follow the prompts!
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If you are new to RAB:
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Simply register yourself as a New Student, select Fall Adult Ballet, and follow the prompts!
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See you at the barre!
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RAB Adult Class Info
Location:
Richmond Academy of Ballet
413 Branchway Rd,
Suite C North Chesterfield, VA 23236
(804) 601-3024
What you should wear on your body and feet:
It's essential to wear something that you can move and stretch in. Ballet tights ( for ballet) and a leotard are highly desirable because they allow unrestricted movement. But, they are not necessary. Any form-fitting top and bottom works great, too! Ballet slippers are best, though if you initially don't want to invest in a pair of slippers, sneaker socks are fine, especially for your first class.
Bare feet are not the best because it may be more difficult to execute some of the beginning movements. But as the classes progress, socks may be too slippery, so I wouldn't recommend socks past the first class. Ellman's Dance Boutique is the best local place for ballet slippers and jazz shoes. Ballet slippers/ jazz shoes don't fit the same as street shoes, so it's important to try them on before you buy, and the salespersons at Ellman's should be able to help you get the right fit. After you know the size and brand you like, you can order them from one of many online stores.
Some of the places I've used through the years are:
Discount Dance
Dancewear NYC
Amazon
It's best to stay with brand names because there are a lot of companies that make "ballet slippers" but they're not properly made, and they can hinder your progress. Some traditional names to look for are Capezio, Freed, Bloch, Sansha, So Danca. Ballet slippers from any one of these companies should work well. You should avoid the ballet slippers sold at discount stores like Target and Walmart because they tend to have a thin cardboard insole, and they're not good for adults or children. And they won't last long, making them a waste of money in the long run. The ballet clothes that they sell are perfectly fine, though. You should secure your hair away from your face if it is long. A bun is not necessary, and ponytails are fine.