ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT BEGINNER BALLET
Ready to get fit, flexible, and have fun? Taught by experienced Grand Rapids Ballet dancers and faculty, Adult Beginner ballet is open to all levels and abilities.
- – Improve your health, flexibility, and mood
- – Focus on ballet technique, core strength, and muscle conditioning
- – Boost self-confidence, relieve stress, and grow artistically
TUITION
Cost:
$16 / class
$130 / 10-class punch card
FACULTY SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Adult Beginner, Mondays-
June 23 – Sam Epstein
June 30 – Yuka Oba-Muschiana
July 7 – Julian Gan
Adult Beginner, Thursdays-
June 26 – Sam Epstein
July 3 – Julian Gan
July 10 – Julian Gan
DRESS CODE
- – Athletic wear is recommended in order to be able to freely execute all the movement
- – Ballet slippers or socks are preferred, but flexible athletic footwear is also accepted
- – Ballet slippers can be purchased at Kicks Dancewear located at 2905 Breton Rd SE
SCHEDULE
Classes take place in person at Meijer-Royce Center for Dance at 341 Ellsworth Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. DIRECTIONS.
Payment will be taken at the facility – we accept cash, check, or card. No pre-registration required.
| DAY | TIME | |
| Monday | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | BEGINNER |
| Thursday | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | BEGINNER |
ADULT INTERMEDIATE BALLET
Refine your technique and push your limits. Taught by experienced Grand Rapids Ballet dancers and faculty, Adult Intermediate Ballet is open to adults with prior ballet experience.
- – Build on technique, strength, and flexibility
- – Challenge yourself with more complex moves and combinations
- – Improve fitness, confidence, and artistry
TUITION
Cost:
$16 / class
$130 / 10-class punch card
FACULTY SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Adult Intermediate, Tuesdays-
June 24 – Julian Gan
July 1 – Julian Gan
July 8 – Julian Gan
DRESS CODE
- – Athletic wear is recommended in order to be able to freely execute all the movement
- – Ballet slippers or socks are preferred, but flexible athletic footwear is also accepted
- – Ballet slippers can be purchased at Kicks Dancewear located at 2905 Breton Rd SE
SCHEDULE
Classes take place in person at Meijer-Royce Center for Dance at 341 Ellsworth Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. DIRECTIONS.
Payment will be taken at the facility – we accept cash, check, or card. No pre-registration required.
| DAY | TIME | |
| Tuesday | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | INTERMEDIATE |
MOVING WITH PARKINSON’S
At Grand Rapids Ballet School, we embrace the healing power of dance. Our Moving with Parkinson’s program offers an inclusive space for individuals with Parkinson’s disease to experience the joy of dance. These classes build a supportive community, fostering connection and camaraderie among participants of all abilities.
- – Free weekly classes for adults with Parkinson’s
- – In partnership with the Parkinson’s Association of West Michigan
- – Held at Grand Rapids Ballet and satellite locations across West Michigan.
- – Supportive community with holistic, restorative movement
Dress Code
Comfortable, loose clothing
Cost
Grand Rapids Ballet is proud to offer this class free of charge.
SCHEDULE – SUMMER 2025 SESSION
| DAY | TIME | LOCATION | DATES |
| Tuesday | 12:45-1:30pm | Grand Rapids Ballet School 341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Zoom Meeting: Join the Class- Meeting ID: 870 2501 1917 | 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 |
GRBS offers classes in-person at Grand Rapids Ballet and multiple satellite locations around Grand Rapids. Please contact the School Office with any questions.
Grand Rapids Ballet School
341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Holland Home – Raybrook
2100 Raybrook St SE 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Snap Fitness Allendale
6101 Lake Michigan Drive, Allendale Charter Twp, MI 49401
Holland Home – Breton Woods
2589 44th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
Mary Free Bed – YMCA
5500 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
University of Michigan Health-West – Wyoming
5900 Byron Center Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
Porter Hills
3600 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Beacon Hill
1919 Boston St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Clark Center
1551 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Moving with Parkinson’s is sponsored by:
DANCE EDUCATION
