Ballet Foundation Courses
Our eight-week dance courses are a great way to put your best foot forward in preparation for any Queensland Ballet class you wish to take.
Course bookings are available via the Queensland Ballet Dance Classes App or our Visitor Experiences team at the Thomas Dixon Centre.
#Ballet Foundations 1
8 week course
If you’re keen to start ballet but haven’t been to a class before, Ballet Foundations 1 is for you! From foundations of classical ballet, through to barre and centre exercises, this eight-week course is the ideal base for any dancer. These courses run on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Join us for a fun and friendly beginning to your ballet journey.
To book use the Queensland Ballet Dance Classes App, which can be downloaded via the links below.
2024 Course commencement dates are as follows:
Thursday 31 October
2025 Course commencement dates are as follows:
Thursday 16 January
Saturday 18 January
Thursday 13 March
Thursday 8 May
Saturday 17 May
Thursday 3 July
Thursday 28 August
Saturday 6 September
Thursday 23 October
#Ballet Foundations 2
8 week course
This eight-week course is perfect for those who have recently completed Ballet Foundations 1 or have had some experience but are wanting a refresher before jumping into our Foundations & Beyond classes. These courses run on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
To book use the Queensland Ballet Dance Classes App, which can be downloaded via the links below.
2024 Course commencement dates are as follows:
Saturday 26 October
Thursday 31 October
2025 Course commencement dates are as follows:
Thursday 16 January
Thursday 13 March
Saturday 15 March
Thursday 8 May
Thursday 3 July
Saturday 12 July
Thursday 28 August
Thursday 23 October
Saturday 1 November
We offer dance classes in our West End studios at the Thomas Dixon Centre. You can prepare for your visit by reading our visitor information here.
Important information regarding terms and conditions of your classes and passes can be found here.
We take the health and safety of our dance class participants very seriously, and our policies for class attendance may change from time to time. Make sure you're up-to-date with our current health and safety policies here.
Need help with anything else related to dance classes? Contact our team by emailing us here, and we will endeavour to respond within a few days.
Adult - $175
Student/Concession/QB Friend - $148.75
Taster classes - $25/$21.25
Find out more about adult memberships and how to become a QB Friend, here.
Can't make it to the studio, or simply want to see what Queensland Ballet classes are all about?
Our free online classes are a great way to stay active within the comfort of your own home!
We offer a range of barre and tone, Pilates, ballet, stretch and fitness classes which you can access at any time.
#Discover more
FAQs
Everything you need to know to prepare for your class at Queensland Ballet.
Memberships
Queensland Ballet members receive 10% off select dance classes, among other benefits.
What's on
Queensland Ballet offers other one-off dance workshops and events throughout the year.