Adult Ballet Classes
Adult Ballet Classes Seattle & Shoreline: Our students are shown above executing a tendu a-la-seconde movement as they warm up for the evening's Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk performances.
Wayne Rutledge Photograph
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Six spacious dance studios in four locations including Greenwood, Wedgwood, Magnolia, and Shoreline.
About Our Adult Ballet Lessons Schedules
Below you will find THREE different class options to choose from:
1. Hybrid Classes: You have the option of taking the class in person or online!
2. In-Studio Classes: Take class in the studio with peers, and the instructor.
3. Any Day Ballet: A fun, engaging beginning ballet course that you can learn from home On Demand.
Course Level Descriptions
Class Schedules & Locations
Summer 2022 Schedule
June 27, 2022 through September 1, 2022
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Winter/Spring 2022 Schedule
February 7th through June 16th, 2022
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Click For NEW! Any Day Ballet-Learn Beginning Ballet From Home
Spring 2022 Schedule
March 28, 2022 through June 16, 2022
In addition to our Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer Sessions, we will be offering a special Spring Session for new beginning students of all ages. Our Spring Session runs from March 28, 2022 through June 16, 2022.
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About Our Ballet Classes for Adults
All of our Ballet classes for adults include barre, center, stretching, adagio, and allegro work. Still, We focus on clean execution and a physical and intellectual understanding of how and why each movement is executed. With our exclusive teaching methods, you will progress further more, quickly, and safely. Whether you are experimenting to see where your interests lie or you're an aspiring dancer, you will love adult ballet classes in Seattle, and Shoreline at American Dance Institute.
One of our favorite quotes is from Megan Burbank of the Seattle Times who wrote about her experience as a beginning ballet student at American Dance Institute:
"Learning ballet as an adult is a chance to return to our bodies, to be true beginners again. It's an escape from work stress, a departure from over-scheduled lives and a way to build confidence that you, too, can learn a new skill." Megan Burbank, Seattle Times Read more
Adult Ballet Class Attire
Class attire available at Centerstage Dance Shop or online at Discount Dance Supply
A Note On Class Meeting Frequency
Adult Ballet in Shoreline & Seattle: We recommend taking class twice or more per week to facilitate progress. Mixing dance styles will also give you excellent cross-training, and you'll see results much faster. However, if time or budget restraints mean you can only commit to one class per week, we are happy to accommodate you.
Pointe Classes: Students must take at least two ballet technique classes per week in addition to a pointe class to be eligible for pointe. If you are interested in learning more about pointe classes please let us know.
Meet Our Ballet Teachers
Rebecca graduated from Cornish College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She began her formal Ballet training at Southwest Washington Dance Center. She has completed summer intensives with Summer Dance Lab, Northwest Dance Intensive, Spectrum Dance Theater, and Strictly Seattle.
21 customer reviews.
Rebecca teaches:
Jazz
Contemporary
Adult Ballet
Teen Ballet
Testimonials/Comments
For kids and adults alike, Rebecca is a creative, engaged, inspiring instructor. She clearly has high expectations for her students and it's exciting and rewarding to work hard in her classes. She's a lot of fun and does a terrific job.
Lisa Stiffler
ADI Parent & Student
She is great at knowing when to make corrections without being overwhelming. She's a great dancer to watch and is always able to demonstrate proper form.
A. T.
ADI Student
I always took home something new from her class regarding muscle groups used for various positions, very detailed in explaining movement and I like how she is keen on teaching you the right way if she sees you not getting it. She will focus on you but also involve the rest of the class. I think her choreography at the end of the year is very good.
Miranda F.
ADI Student
Rebecca is really great about breaking down the steps and technique for beginners!
Bobbi T.
ADI Student
She's knowledgeable and supportive!
Irene H.
ADI Student
She has high expectations of the dancers and teaches technique well.
Stella B.
ADI Student
Becca is wonderful.
Melissa K.
ADI Parent
“Great with the kids, knowledgeable.”
Mark W.
ADI Parent
13 additional students rated Rebecca 'Consistently Awesome-5 stars'.
Rebecca's Bio
Rebecca has been teaching dance at American Dance Institute since 2010.
She was graduated Cornish College of the Arts with a Bachelor Fine Arts degree.
Rebecca Greenfield began her formal Ballet training at Southwest Washington Dance Center with Hugh Bigney and continued her education with Dean Speer, Jehrin Alexandria, and Stephanie Saland.
She has completed summer intensives with Summer Dance Lab, Northwest Dance Intensive, Spectrum Dance Theater, and Strictly Seattle.
Rebecca worked closely under the mentorship of Danielle Brosco and danced with Brosco’s company Blacken Tan Dance for over ten years including performances at the “Seattle Fringe Festival” and “12 Minutes Max” for On the Boards.
She performed a work by Donald Byrd in Seattle’s “Dance This! 2010” and recently completed a season with 127th St Dance.
Over the last 10 years, Rebecca has taught ballet, pointe, partnering, hula and modern. She was a co-director of S.W.D.C’s production of “The Nutcracker” for 5 years.
Interesting Facts
Rebecca was graduated Cornish College of the Arts with a Bachelor Fine Arts degree.
She was a Co-Director of South West Dance Company's production of 'The Nutcracker' for 5 years.
She recently completed a season with the 127th Street Dance company in Seattle.
Rebecca has performed in many Seattle iconic performances.
Working out in a contemporary dance class.
Rebecca's graduation photo from Cornish College of the Arts.
In-studio
In 1991, 4 year old Amy boldly announced to her mother that she was ready to be a dancer. Her mother obliged, and Amy has been dancing with American Dance Institute ever since progressing through our Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet, Children’s Ballet, Junior Ballet, and Teen/Adult Ballet programs.
She participated in and taught dance classes while she attended the University of Portland, but she pursued her passion for language, majoring in English and German. She is now pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching.
She has always loved the welcoming atmosphere at ADI, and was thrilled to join the teaching staff at ADI in 2011. Amy teaches Parent/Toddler, Creative Dance, Pre-Ballet and Children’s Ballet.
Amy executing an attitude derriere position with the Pacific ocean as her backdrop.
Amy playing at the beach and showing off her attitude devant ballet position.
Amy executing a grand plie in the first position.
In-studio & Livestream
Originally from Fort Collins, CO, Margaret holds a BFA in Dance, and a Minor in Women & Gender Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder. She has been a member of Louder than Words Dancetheatre in Denver, CO, and most recently with Keshet Dance Company in Albuquerque, NM.
Margaret has directed the pre-professional programs at Mountain Dance in Fort Collins, where she also grew up dancing. At Keshet Dance Company, her teaching experience was diverse and included teaching Adaptive dance, working with dancers with disabilities.
Margaret is a dance and teaching artist with an affinity for improvisation, and a desire to explore the infinite ways her body moves. As a teacher, she takes pride in guiding others’ discoveries of their dancing bodies, and wants everyone to feel empowered to take up space in the world.
Margaret is new to Seattle and incredibly excited to get involved with the dance community and to be joining the staff at ADI.
ADI instructor Margaret Behm with students Sara, Jessica, Carly, Sophia and Ann at our first Junior/Teen Intermediate Jazz class at our new Magnolia studio. Great work tonight girls. So happy to have you in our ADI family.
Dakota Crist
In-studio & Livestream
Dakota Crist had her earlier, training in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, and Modern Dance at Diane’s Dance Works in Helena, Montana, then went on to study at Creative Arts Center in Helena, Ballet Montana Academy and Sacramento Ballet.
She holds a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts. Dakota is currently a company member of The Three Yells dance company and she has been teaching since 2009.
She joined American Dance Institute in January of 2018.
Lydia Relle
In-studio
Lydia started her training by the age of 5 at various small studios around the Seattle area. At the age of 14, Lydia moved to Philadelphia for formal training at The Rock School for Dance Education. She returned to Seattle two years later to complete her training with the Pacific Northwest Ballet School.
Now retired from performing, Lydia enjoys passing on her knowledge of ballet to the next generation of beginner and advanced students.
Victoria Gutierrez
In-studio
Victoria has performed for various dance companies such as International Ballet Theater, Evergreen City Ballet, ARC Dance, City Opera Ballet, Olympic Ballet Theater and Katy Hagelin Dance Project.
As a choreographer she has collaborated with the Seattle International Dance Festival, Katy Hagelin Dance Project, Bohemia, Drybones Artist Collective and Le Faux.
Victoria truly enjoys teaching and has been doing it since 2009 for numerous schools in Seattle.
In-studio
Maia grew up in Seattle and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre with a minor in dance from Northwestern University, and a Masters degree in Dance Pedagogy from the University of the Arts in Helsinki.
While at Northwest, Maia trained with and danced for various Chicago-based dance artists.
While in Finland, Maia taught courses at the University of the Arts and Espoo Dance Institute and completed a thesis based on leading a collaborative learning and performance creation process with students from a vocational program in contemporary dance, as well as performing with other artists there.
In Seattle, Maia has also taught for Seattle Children's Theatre.
Maia says her goal as a teacher is to always be open to and work genuinely with each students' situation and experience while spreading the joy of exploring our movement possibilities.
Maia taught here at the American Dance Institute from 2016-2018 before leaving to pursue her Master's degree. We are so happy to have her back in the fold.
Ainsleigh Orwin
In-studio
Currently finishing up her last year at UW, she has expanded her love for dance by exploring improvisation and choreography.
Ainsleigh has performed in 3 UW Dance Concerts and recently choreographed, filmed, and edited a dance film for the 2021 Dance Majors Concert.
She has taught summer classes and camps in her hometown and with Metropolis Dance in the Seattle area. Ainsleigh graduates this June from the University of Washington with two degrees - one in Dance and one in Biology.
Aside from dancing and teaching, Ainsleigh loves to go on hikes and nature walks, travel (pre- COVID), sing, and play with her roommate’s puppy!
Gabby Connors
Ballet, Jazz, Modern
As a representative for Humboldt State University, Gabby attended and performed at the Western Regional Conference of the American College Dance Association in 2018 and 2019, at Arizona State University and San Jose State University respectively.
Following her graduation from university, Gabby worked with the 2019 Seattle International Dance Festival as Artist Liaison and Program Intern. In 2020, Ms. Connors worked as an administrative intern with Footnote New Zealand Dance before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Testimonials: Ballet Class At American Dance Institute
Testimonials
Adult ballet dance class students Ryan, Mat, and Jenay from the American Dance Institute share a few things they enjoy about their new dance classes, dance teachers, fellow students, and the school.
A short video filmed from the viewing of our Shoreline studio of a new beginning ballet class in their 2nd week of classes. Looking good!
Intermediate ballet dancers, adults and juniors performing together for the Greenwood-Phinney ArtWalk audience in May 2018.
What If I Don't Have A Ballet Body?
Ballet Dancers from our 2018 Annual Dance Recital. Performing is optional for every student.
This is a very common question, and the notion that every dancer should have or maintain a "ballet body" is wrong. Your body is perfect!
We at American Dance Institute is truly accepting of all body types. We are a serious school, dedicated to excellence, and we want everyone to experience the great joy that comes from dance. Take a free trial class and see for yourself. Now, Feel the welcoming vibe that radiates from our staff, teachers, and wonderful students. If you face any problem or just a beginner, we are here to address the issue and give you the tremendous out via our Beginner Ballet Classes for Adults now in our studios in Shoreline and Seattle.
FREE GUIDE: 10 Questions Every Beginning Dancer Asks
"ballet classes for adult beginners... wonderful"
Denise S. Wrote in a Google Review: "American Dance Institute has wonderful ballet classes for adults. I danced here off and on for several years and every class I took was excellent. The staff is super friendly and professional but approachable. As a beginner, I felt welcomed from the start. I was out of shape, but felt still loved and accepted by all. After moving away for a job, I miss ADI very much.. Come to San Francisco!"
Students engaged in barre exercises during Adult Ballet dance Classes at American Dance Institute.
What does an excellent ballet school look like?
What does an excellent ballet school look like?
Making corrections is what great dance teachers do in class. Here ADI Founder, Director Elizabeth Chayer corrects an adult beginning Ballet student in Ballet Studio #2.
- Ballet studios have 'sprung' floors that 'give' to protect knees, ankels, and feet. Sprung dance floors protect you from injuries.
- Simultaneously, the ballet school has accommodating school policies, like a 100% money back guarantee if you don't like your class for any reason, if your health, schedule, or life changes unexpectedly.
- Expert dance teachers who know how to give you personalized attention and gentle corrections so you can learn faster and progress further.
