About Us
Newtown Adult Ballet is conveniently located just off the main strip of King Street, Newtown, Sydney at The Studio Newtown Baptist Church Hall on the corner of Lennox and Church Streets.
Classes are available for beginners as well as open classes for Advanced students. Based on the Russian Vaganova Ballet Technique you will increase your flexibility, strength, posture and alignment. As well as generating ease and grace of movement, ballet will work your mind and muscle memory and is great for reducing stress. Whether new to ballet or returning after many years you will find Newtown Adult Ballet is conducted in a relaxed environment with friendly teachers and inspiring ballet music.
Students range from ex-ballerinas in there 60's to first time dancers in their 20's. All classes are intimate so you know you will be well looked after. Classes are open to both men and women.
Classes are charged on a casual basis at $20 (No eftpos available)
Operating year round.
Private classes: are available on request, please email for more details and pricing.
Pointe classes: require a pre-screening through a beginners class.
Teachers
Peter has been teaching dance for over 20 years and has performed and choreographed in many productions both Classical and Contemporary.
His Classical Ballet classes are based on the Russian Vaganova Technique.
This technique allows you to learn very difficult technical elements and improve your line. Your muscles will decrease in size and weight, yet increase in power. Your body will be full of energy, flexible, elastic and light. You will always be ready to Dance.
Peter's favourite line in ballet class is
"Think of nothing else!"
Peter Shortland
Image by Peter R Brown
Class Timetable
Monday
Advanced
Beginner
Pointe
4.30pm - 6.15pm
6.30pm - 8pm
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Tuesday
Advanced
Beginner
Pointe
4.30pm - 6.15pm
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Wednesday
Advanced
Intermediate
Pointe
4.30pm - 6.15pm
6.30pm - 8pm
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Thursday
Advanced
Beginner
Pointe (pre trial needed)
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4.30pm - 6pm
Friday
Advanced
Beginner
(no Experience)
Pointe
4.30pm - 6.15pm
6.30pm - 8pm
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Saturday
Open Class
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10.30am - 12pm
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What to wear
Newtown Adult Ballet employs a casual approach to dance wear, so wear something comfortable to move in. Ballet gear or gym gear are both great.
You may wear socks on your feet for beginners or ballet shoes.
Please bring your own water bottle.
Contact Us
Newtown Adult Ballet
Rear Newtown Baptist Church
Enter via park side
Corner Church St and Lennox St, Newtown, NSW, 2042
Tel: 0424 837 638
Email: peterballet@hotmail.com
