Adult Division
At Cincinnati Ballet Dance and Fitness, we provide a variety of dance-inspired workouts to help you meet your fitness goals. Classes in ballet and a unique barre-inspired cardio program are designed to build strength, grace, flexibility, and tone while providing the opportunity to build community with Cincinnati’s preeminent dance institution. Adults 18 and up at all levels are welcome to our drop-in classes at our conveniently located downtown center. Whether you’re a studio pro or a fitness novice, there’s a home for you here. Come join us!
Adult Division classes will be canceled on Monday, May 27 in honor of the Memorial Day holiday.
Summer schedule takes effect June 3. No classes will be held on Sunday, June 2.
“There are shortcuts to happiness and dancing is one of them.”
Adult Weekend Intensive
June 1 – 2, 2019
Join us for our first Adult Weekend Intensive! The two-day summer program features instruction in ballet, conditioning, modern and more led by Cincinnati Ballet’s resident faculty and select guest artists.
Ballet Classes
Ballet Basics
An introductory class
New to ballet or maybe it’s been years since you were in the studio? No matter your experience level, our Ballet Basics class for adults is a great way to strengthen your mind, body and spirit. Start your morning with ballet barre, simple movement and center work. Work on flexibility, strengthening, sculpting, balance and grace in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
Ballet Basics Schedule: School Year (September to May)
Sunday @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm with Courtney Hellebuyck
Schedule effective through May 26, 2019. No classes held June 2, 2019.
Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in at the front desk.
*Instructors subject to change
Ballet Basics Schedule: Summer (June to August)
Tuesday @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm with Courtney Hellebuyck
Saturday @ 10:30 – 11:30 am with Patty Pille
Schedule effective beginning June 3 through August 18, 2019.
Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in at the front desk.
*Instructors subject to change
Ballet Basics Attire
Ballet Basics students are encouraged to wear any form-fitting clothing they can comfortably move and stretch in, such as a leotard and tights or a fitted top with exercise pants or leggings. Accessories such as skirts and leg warmers are welcome. Ballet shoes are highly recommended. Students who do not yet own ballet shoes are advised to wear socks for class.
Adult Intermediate Ballet
For students with a working knowledge of ballet
If you already have an understanding of ballet technique, but aren’t looking for a fast-paced advanced class, this is the class for you. This ballet class is taught in a manner that adjusts to the students who take it, so a broad range of ability and experience is welcome. Class structure is based on a traditional ballet technique class.
Adult Intermediate Ballet Schedule: School Year (September to May)
Monday @ 9:15 – 10:45 am with Isabele Elefson
Wednesday @ 9:15 – 10:45 am with Isabele Elefson
Wednesday @ 7:45 – 9:15 pm with Patty Pille
Friday @ 9:15 – 10:45 am with Melissa Wood
Saturday @ 9:00 – 10:30 am with Patty Pille
Sunday @ 1:00 – 2:30 pm with Courtney Hellebuyck
Schedule effective through June 1, 2019. No classes held June 2, 2019.
Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in at the front desk.
*Instructors subject to change
Adult Intermediate Ballet Schedule: Summer (June to August)
Monday @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm with Isabele Elefson
Tuesday @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm with rotating instructors
Wednesday @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm with Patty Pille
Thursday @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm with rotating instructors
Friday @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm with Melissa Wood
Saturday @ 9:00 – 10:30 am with Patty Pille
Schedule effective beginning June 3 through August 18, 2019.
Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in at the front desk.
*Instructors subject to change
Adult Ballet Attire
Adult Ballet students are encouraged to wear any form-fitting clothing they can comfortably move and stretch in, such as a leotard and tights or a fitted top with exercise pants or leggings. Accessories such as skirts and leg warmers are welcome. Ballet shoes are highly recommended.
Body Defined Classes
Body Defined
Open to all levels
A unique blend of body sculpting, barre, circuit training and cardio, the Body Defined workout builds lean strength and muscle definition for students of all levels. Inspired by the lean physique of the ballet body, this class will tone arms and upper body, shape legs, firm seats and sculpt abs.
Body Defined Schedule: School Year (September to May)
Monday @ 5:45 – 6:45 pm with Courtney Hellebuyck
Wednesday @ 5:45 – 6:45 pm with Courtney Hellebuyck
Sunday @ 10:00 – 11:00 am with Courtney Hellebuyck
Schedule effective through June 1, 2019. No classes held June 2, 2019.
Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in at the front desk.
Body Defined Schedule: Summer (June to August)
Monday @ 5:45 – 6:45 pm with Courtney Hellebuyck
Wednesday @ 5:45 – 6:45 pm with Courtney Hellebuyck
Thursday @ 5:45 – 6:45 pm with Courtney Hellebuyck
Schedule effective beginning June 3 through August 18, 2019.
Please arrive 5 minutes early to sign in at the front desk.
Body Defined Attire
Body Defined students are encouraged to wear comfortable active wear such as a fitted top with leggings or exercise pants. Students are advised to wear grip socks, ballet shoes, or bare feet (no shoes) as regular socks tend to be slippery during certain exercises.
All Body Defined equipment is provided onsite at the Cincinnati Ballet Center. Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle.
Pricing
Purchase a flex card, get class discounts and convenience
Flex cards are non-transferrable, non-refundable and do not include DanceFix classes.
Single Class
$ 15
no commitment
- Pay as you go
- No pre-registration required
- Pay online or in person
5 Class Flex Card
$ 70
save $5
- Drop in to any 5 classes
- Valid for 3 months
- Online registration & check-in available
- Pay online or in person
10 Class Flex Card
$ 130
save $20
- Drop in to any 10 classes
- Valid for 3 months
- Online registration & check-in available
- Pay online or in person
15 Class Flex Card
$ 165
save $60
- Drop in to any 15 classes
- Valid for 6 months
- Online registration & check-in available
- Pay online or in person
DANCEFIX
DANCEFIX is a 60 minute high-energy dance work out class featuring a warm up, a toning session, and 45 minutes of original choreography by Heather Britt and HBDC teachers. From hip hop to jazz, from latin to lyrical, the choreography is fresh and fun for both new and experienced dancers.
