Ballet
Ballet Resources
What to wear
We do not enforce a dress code, but recommend wearing ballet slippers and clothing that allows for movement and is not too baggy, which should allow our instructor to see your lines. Classes may also be taken barefoot or in jazz shoes. Experienced dancers may wear pointe shoes, once given instructor approval.
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​Where to get shoes
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Dancewear Center (Kirkland & Renton)
DWC Hours & Location — Dancewear Center
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Intro to Ballet​​​​
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March 16 - May 11 (registering)
Sundays 1:00-2:00pm (no class Easter Sunday)
instructor: Susan Lukies
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Please email us to be notified once we have details about our next intro series.
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This is a perfect series for anyone aspiring to learn ballet, but has no ballet experience. Susan will cover basic ballet positions, vocabulary and terminology, ballet class etiquette, and teach the foundations of ballet barre and center work. You will be given the opportunity to ask questions in class. Over time, this class will introduce everything you need to confidently step into our level 1 Ballet classes.
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Important Registration Info
These in-person classes are for adults only. By purchasing this series, I understand this is a 2-month ballet series. This $75 registration cost covers your classes in March. After the first month, there will be one more automatic credit card charges of $75, on April 1st. Sorry, but new client specials cannot be used for this series. Classes are for adults 18 and older only. Please know, there are no refunds once purchased for classes missed.
Ballet I
with Kim Gockel​​​
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This is the perfect ballet class for someone with at least 9 months of ballet experience or who has taken Intro to Ballet with us. You will be expected to know basic ballet positions, vocabulary, ballet class etiquette, and understand the foundations of the ballet barre and center work. You will be given the opportunity to ask questions relating to ballet technique and performance. Over time, this class will introduce everything you need to confidently step into a level 1/2 Ballet class.
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​Ballet I/II & II
w/ Kim Gockel​​
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This class is for clients with at least one to two years ballet experience. It will help you advance your technique at barre, in center and across the floor. Compared to Ballet 1, dancers should expect slightly more complex steps and combinations to be introduced. You will be given the opportunity to ask questions relating to ballet technique, anatomy, flexibility and performance.
​Ballet III
w/ Kim Gockel​
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This intermediate ballet class is for clients with several years of ballet experience, and a great understanding of ballet technique. Our intermediate ballet classes will help you advance your technique at barre, in center and across the floor. Compared to Ballet 2, expect more complex steps and combinations to be introduced. You will be given the opportunity to ask questions relating to ballet technique, anatomy, flexibility and performance.