Ballet Classes for Adults

Whether your interest in dance is recreational or professional, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your technique and experience the joy of dance.

Grounded in the classical principles, my approach emphasizes musicality, balance, coordination, phrasing, placement, and line. I focus on ballet as a performing art, considering the dancing body as an expressive instrument for communicating with an audience.

Minnesota Dance Theatre, 2009

Since 1999, I’ve taught ballet for various schools and companies, including James Sewell Ballet, Minnesota Dance Theatre, Ballet Co.Laboratory, Minnesota Ballet, and Ballet Hispánico.

I draw from a varied training and professional experience, synthesizing influences from various schools of ballet as well as from contemporary dance, hatha yoga, and the Alexander Technique. My experience as a singer and theater artist also informs my approach, with special attention given to musicality and stage presence.

See below for more information about open classes, workshops, and private lessons.

OPEN CLASSES

At Minnesota Dance Theatre

528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis – 6th Floor, Studio 6A
For ages 16+

Intermediate Ballet
Saturdays 9:30am - 11:00am

Justin teaches every Saturday except…
August 17: Substitute teacher
August 31: No class due to holiday weekend
September 14: Substitute teacher

I’m occasionally subbing additional classes. Visit the events page to see where I’ll be in the next few weeks.

WORKSHOPS

I occasionally host ballet workshops for adults. Please subscribe to my email list to learn when I’ll host another.

The Star Tribune captured a moment from our 2021 Nutcracker workshop for adult dancers.

PRIVATE LESSONS

I offer ballet coaching one-on-one, tailored to your needs to help you reach your specific dancing goals. Offered at all levels from absolute beginner to advanced professional, we can cover:

  • Traditional ballet class curriculum from barre to center

  • Specialized conditioning exercises

  • Coaching in classical repertoire, contemporary choreography, and performance approaches

Please contact me for rates and availability.