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​​​​
instructor: Susan Lukies
Sundays at 1pm from March 1st through April 19th
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Sold Out. If you would like to be notified of the next series, please email us and we can reach out with future registration information.​​
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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, it is understood this is a 2-month ballet series. This $80 registration cost covers your classes in March. After the first month, there will be one more automatic credit card charge of $80, on April 1st. Sorry, but new client specials cannot be used for this series. Please know, there are no refunds once purchased for any classes unattended.
Ballet I
with Kim Gockel​​​
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Our Ballet I classes are designed for adults with at least six months of ballet experience or those who have completed our Intro to Ballet series. These classes are taught with a strong emphasis on safe, sustainable movement and long-term skill development.
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Dancers are expected to be familiar with basic ballet positions, terminology, and class structure, including foundational barre and center work. Throughout class, our instructors provide clear explanations, options, and thoughtful feedback, allowing space for questions and individual learning needs.
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Dancers can expect a kind, supportive community where adult dancers are encouraged to progress at their own pace, listen to their bodies, and build confidence without pressure or comparison. Over time, this class will help you develop the strength, technique, and understanding needed to comfortably transition into a Level I/II and Ballet II classes. Adult ballet dancers of all ages, body types, and abilities are encouraged to join.
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​Ballet I/II & II
w/ Kim Gockel​​
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These classes are designed as a transitional levels for adult dancers who are moving beyond beginner ballet and developing greater confidence and consistency in their technique. It is appropriate for adults with at least a couple years of ballet experience and supports dancers as they progress toward a more intermediate level.
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Classes build on foundational skills at the barre, in center, and across the floor, with more complex steps and combinations introduced than in Ballet I. Instruction emphasizes clear technique, body awareness, and thoughtful progression, with a strong focus on safe, sustainable movement that supports long-term participation in ballet.
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Our studio welcomes adults of all ages and body types, and dancers are encouraged to work at their own pace, ask questions, and adapt movement as needed. Questions related to ballet technique, anatomy, flexibility, and performance are always welcome, helping dancers continue to grow with confidence and care.
​Ballet II/III & III
w/ Kim Gockel​
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These intermediate ballet classes are designed for adult dancers with several years of ballet experience and a solid understanding of ballet technique. At our studio, we welcome adults of all ages and body types and prioritize safe, sustainable movement that supports long-term strength, mobility, and enjoyment of dance.
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Classes focus on advancing technique at the barre, in center, and across the floor, with more complex steps and combinations introduced than in Ballet II. Dancers can expect thoughtful guidance, modifications when appropriate, and encourage dancers to work within their own bodies while continuing to grow technically.
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Dancers are always welcome to ask questions related to technique, anatomy, flexibility, and performance. Our goal is to support adult dancers in progressing with confidence, awareness, and care—so ballet can remain a fulfilling and sustainable practice over time.