Intro to Adult Ballet Series

Level: Absolute Beginner

In this series you will learn the beginning steps and order of a traditional ballet class, the terminology, and start to lay the basic foundation for ballet technique.  This series is designed for the adult with little to no ballet experience.  To enroll click on “Enroll Now” button to grab your spot today as this series fills up fast!  $150 for the series (six – 1.5 hour classes).

*New Series starting November 3rd and 5th!*

2 Schedule Options:

• • Mondays at 7:30-9pm (January 5 – February 9)
  • Wednesdays at 7:30-9pm (January 7 – February 11)

Attire for Woman: Leggings and fitted top OR show your inner ballet dancer and wear leotard, tights, & ballet skirt.  Everyone is required ballet slippers, typically pink for ladies, and hair up and out of face.

Attire for Men: Gym shorts and fitted shirt OR black bike shorts/black leggings and fitted dance top.  Ballet slippers required, typically black for men.

***If you can’t make one of the days in your selected series, you may attend a makeup class in one of the other time slots.  We want to make sure you get the full experience of the series!

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Adult Ballet 1

Level: Beginner

Completed our Intro to Adult Ballet Series twice or you have some ballet experience.  Need to know basic ballet terminology, arm and foot positions, and structure of a dance class.  You will continue to work on expanding your ballet terminology, adding arms to legs, center work, simple turns, small jumps, and simple across the floor movements.

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Adult Ballet 2  

Level: Advanced Beginner

1-2 years of current ballet training.  Starting to work on single legged turns, coordination of port de bras with legs, more complex combinations, petit allegro, and grand allegro.

Adult Ballet 2 – Beginning Pointe

Level: Advanced Beginner

This class is designed for adults who are ready or almost ready to go on pointe.  You should already be at the Adult Ballet 2 level and feeling confident in class with the technique and terminology.  Placement and alignment of the body is key, as well as the strength of your feet, ankles, and calves.  The structure of the class is a classic ballet barre warm up, strengthening exercises, and finally working in your pointe shoes.  You MUST have the teachers permission to be on pointe, as well as, you are regularly attending one ballet class each week in addition to the pointe class.

***If you are an Adult Ballet 1, 2, or 3, student who would like to just work on strengthening then you may also drop into this class.

• • Thursdays at 7:30-9pm (Heidi)

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Adult Ballet 3

Level: Intermediate

2 – 4 years current experience.  Working on pirouettes, you have a large ballet vocabulary, arms and legs are coordinated, and are now able to move at a faster pace.

• • Mondays at 7-8:30 pm (Nicole)

Adult Ballet 3 – Pointe

Level: Intermediate

Must have instructor’s permission to take, this is for Adult Ballet 2 or 3 level students just starting on pointe or have experience and want to build strength and improve their pointe technique.

• • Mondays at 8:30-9 pm (Nicole) – must take the Adult Ballet 3 class prior to be warm for class.

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Adult Ballet 4

Level: Advanced

4+ years current experience, teachers, retired professionals, etc.  This class moves fast and is a true advanced ballet class.

• • Thursdays at 7:30-9 pm (Anne/Dana – alternating weeks)

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Attire:

• • Ballet slippers – recommend buying local so you can try on for proper fit.
  • Leggings, fitted top, and hair up and out of your face.
  • If you want to embrace your inner bunhead – leotard, tights, ballet skirt, and hair in a bun.

Adult Jazz 1

Beginner: no experience – 2 years dance experience.

• • Mondays at 7:30-8:30 pm (Anne)

***This class is also great for Intermediate level dancers or those who took time away from dance.  The class has a great flow and is excellent for honing your technique and building strength.

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Adult Jazz 2

Intermediate/Advance: 2 or more current years of jazz dance training.

• • Tuesdays at 8-9 pm (Myles) – moved to Wednesday on Nov 26th only!

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Attire:

• • Jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or socks to be able to slide and turn.
  • Leggings, fitness top, and hair up and out of face.
  • Also any dancewear is welcome.

Drop-in Class – Arrive 5-10 mins early to register.

Beginner/Intermediate – must have taken at least 2 adult intro to ballet series or have a minimum of 6 months or more of ballet training

• • Wednesdays at 6:30-7:30 pm (Myles)

Drop-in Class – Arrive 5-10 mins early to register.

Ballet

• Attire for Woman: Leggings and fitted top OR show your inner ballet dancer and wear leotard, tights, & ballet skirt.  Everyone is required ballet slippers, typically pink for ladies, and hair up and out of face.
• Attire for Men: Gym shorts and fitted shirt OR black bike shorts/black leggings and fitted dance top.  Ballet slippers required, typically black for men.

Jazz

• Jazz shoes, ballet slippers, or socks to be able to slide and turn
• Leggings, fitness top, and hair up and out of face
• Also any dancewear is welcome

Drop-in Class – $24/class

10 Class Adult Punch Card – $200

Series – pre-enrollment required, no drop ins

Monday:

• Adult Ballet 1 at 6-7:30pm (Heidi)
• Adult Ballet 3 at 7-8:30pm (Nicole)
• Adult Int. Pointe at 8:30-9pm (Nicole)
• Adult Jazz 1 at 7:30-8:30pm (Anne)
• Adult Intro to Ballet at 7:30-9pm (Heidi)

Tuesday:

• Adult Ballet 1 at 7:30-9pm (Heidi)
• Adult Jazz 2 at 8-9pm (Myles)

Wednesday:

• Adult Contemporary at 6:30-7:30pm (Myles)
• Adult Ballet 2 at 7:30-9pm (Heidi)
• Adult Intro to Ballet at 7:30-9pm (Anne)

Thursday:

• Adult Ballet 1 at 6-7:30pm (Anne) FULL
• Adult Beginning Pointe at 7:30-9pm (Heidi)
• Adult Ballet 4 at 7:30-9pm (Anne & Dana – alternating weeks)

Saturday:

• PBT at 9-10am (Nicole)
• Adult Intro to Ballet at 11:30-1pm (Anne)

We offer personalized one on one coaching to assist our dancers to reach their dance goals.  This is a tailored time to work on the continued improvement of the dancer’s technique, to work through steps that may be causing the dancer issues, or because you are new and really want to improve faster.

Coaching available for Beginners through the Professional level.  You do not have to be a current GCD student to take privates.  Please call 727-448-0044 to inquire or schedule a private.

Privates – $85/hour

Weekly private option – Heidi (instructor) on Mondays at 5-6pm, click to reserve your private today.

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We are excited to not only provide a space for adults to take class and learn, but to also have the opportunity to perform.  Some of the ways that adults can perform is in our annual Thriller that we perform at a local community event.  This is a great first step into performance as it is low key.  We also produce two shows annually that adults can participate in, Clara’s NYC Christmas in December and Cinderella in April.

Clara’s NYC Christmas – Saturday, December 13, 2025.  Rehearsals begin Saturday, September 20th.

Cinderella – Saturday, April 11, 2026.  Rehearsals begin Saturday, January 17th.

Join us for a weekend of dance, inspiration, and connection at Gulf Coast Dancenter’s 2nd annual Adult Ballet Winter Workshop! Whether you choose to attend one day or both, this workshop offers something special for every dancer.

Refine your technique, build strength, and reignite your passion for ballet this winter! Designed for adult dancers with some prior ballet experience, this workshop offers two levels to ensure every dancer feels both supported and challenged.

Don’t miss out—register now to make this winter truly extraordinary!

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and take the leap into an unforgettable winter dance experience! Choose to join us for one day or experience the full weekend immersion. Either way, you’ll leave inspired, confident, and more connected to your ballet journey.

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We are delighted to announce Gulf Coast Dancenter’s 2nd Annual Adult Summer Dance Intensive!

June 20 – 22, 2025!

Over the course of three days, participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in dance under the guidance of our esteemed faculty from Gulf Coast Dancenter. Our primary goal is to create a nurturing environment where adult dancers, regardless of their level of experience, feel valued and empowered. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced dancer, our summer intensive is designed to provide tailored instruction and support, ensuring that all participants are treated with the respect and attention they deserve as dedicated dancers. We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching experience where passion for dance knows no bounds.

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