Taking ballet classes as an adult, whether for the first time, or coming back to it after a hiatus may lead to the following :
Feeling very uncoordinated the first time you learn a new step. But also learning that new coordinations become easier the more we challenge ourselves with new steps.
The first grand plié of the day gets all the snap, crackle and pops out.
Ballet is so much harder than in looks! But so much fun!
Memorizing choreography takes much longer for some adults than when they were younger.
You may find yourself much more mindful and present in class.
Everyone's experience of ballet as an adult is different, but joy of movement should be center stage. What is something that stood out to you taking ballet class as an adult?
Was initially shocked how much I'd lost strength, flexibility and even balance for the simplest of moves. But it feels good as each element comes back slowly and, for exercise, you can't beat the joy of dancing. Daphne's classes are the first I've ever had that are sheer pleasure from beginning to end, with none of that implicit or explicit criticism of early years as teachers built future dancers. There's even a modest social component before and after classes.
Thoroughly enjoyed my first ballet class as an adult. Coordination of arms and leg movement is challenging but fun and rewarding.