Adult Drop in Classes are year round classes intended for dancers, ages 14+, to take part in a variety of dance and dance-based fitness classes, and are ideal for beginners, former dancers wanting to return to their passion and those looking to use dance-based fitness as a way to achieve a healthy lifestyle. No prior registration is required.
PRICING
SINGLE CLASS
$16 Standard
$10 with valid college student ID
DANCE CARD
Purchasing a Dance Card offer flexibility and savings. Dance Cards are valid for all Adult Drop-In classes for on year from purchase date. Dance Cards may be purchased at the door year-round and soon on our Charlotte Ballet portal.
Five-class pass: $60
Ten-class pass: $110
COLLEGE/SENIOR DISCOUNT
College students and Seniors must show a valid ID when setting up their account to be eligible for the discounted College and Senior rate. ID can be shown at the front desk or emailed to the administrator.
CLASSES
Classes range from beginner to Intermediate and Advanced. No dance experience is needed unless class is at the intermediate level or it is indicated in the class description.
ADULT BEGINNING BALLET
Experience the joy of movement and creative expression while learning the fundamentals of classical ballet.
ADULT INTERMEDIATE BALLET
Building from the foundations of Adult Beginning Ballet, this class increases technique, body alignment and balletic expression. Prior Ballet experience needed.
ADULT TAP FUNDAMENTALS
This class explores the basic technique and fundamentals of tap dance. This class is recommended for first time tap dancers.
ADULT BEGINNING TAP
This class will continue to build on learned skills, adding more complex combinations and more complex technique. This class is recommended for tappers with at least one year of experience.
ADULT INTERM./ADV. TAP
This class expands on beginning tap with more complexity in rhythm, movement and movement sequencing. Prior tap experience needed.
POWER DANCE
Getting it all done has never been such fun with this all-inclusive work out class. Using techniques found in body sculpting, power dance and yoga, this class will focus on reshaping the muscles, strengthening cardio vascular fitness and increasing flexibility.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INSTRUCTORS
Charlotte Ballet Academy is the only school in the state affiliated with a nationally renowned, professional ballet company. Our faculty is top notch! Instructors are former professional dancers or have received degrees from prestigious college dance programs.
PARKING
Free parking is available in the gravel lot behind the Center for Dance. Space is subject to availability. There is metered parking on the side streets. Please note that Charlotte Ballet does not guarantee space for any of its classes and is not responsible for any damage that occurs to vehicles during class. Tap classes are held at Spirit Square, 345 North College Street, at the corner of College and 7th Street. Spirit Square has a parking lot at the 7th Street entrance but fees are charged. Free street parking is available in the area after 6 PM. Paid parking is also available in the 7th Street Station.
ARRIVAL
Adult Drop-In classes at the Center for Dance are generally held on the second floor. All students must sign in at the lobby reception desk for each class attended. The front desk staff on duty can direct you to the correct studio. Restrooms are available on both floors for changing if necessary. Students should take their possessions into the studio.
Tap students will sign in with the teacher at Spirit Square. Classes are held on the third floor in Studio A.
DRESS CODE
Any comfortable workout attire is acceptable for Drop-In classes. There is no official dress code for these classes. You will need to utilize proper footwear. Ballet slippers are required for ballet classes. New to the class? don’t worry if you have the shoes. Feel free to come in socks! Tap shoes are required for tap classes, jazz shoes in any style for Jazz and Power Dance. Morris Costumes is recommended for dancewear and shoes.
