Ballet Academy
About the Ballet Academy
The Ballet Academy offers a structured and inspiring environment where dancers of all ages can grow with confidence. Through thoughtfully designed age and level groups, students progress step by step, expand their repertoire, refine technique, and develop artistic expression at a pace that supports long-term development.
Led by a professionally trained dance pedagogue and former National Theatre dancer with over 20 years of stage experience, every class is guided by expertise, discipline, and a deep respect for the art of ballet. Professional standards and individual attention are at the heart of every lesson, ensuring that each dancer receives quality training within a supportive atmosphere.
The program welcomes absolute beginners as well as dancers with prior experience. Placement is thoughtfully guided, and new students may join at any time. From young children discovering ballet for the first time to adults refining their skills, the Academy offers a place for every stage of life.
Private coaching is available for those seeking individualized guidance and accelerated progress. Tailored to every individual’s level and goals. Elegant adult classes focused on posture, strength, flexibility, and body awareness — no prior experience required.
Ballet is a timeless art form of grace and strength and it is accessible to anyone who feels inspired to move.
Excellence in Training. Elegance in Movement. Open to All.
ADULT BEGINNER
Feel Good Ballet
Move, stretch and feel amazing! Using gentle ballet-inspired exercises, this class helps you awaken your body, improve posture and enjoy the joy of dance - all at your own pace. Perfect for beginners who want to feel strong, graceful and energized.
Ballet Academy Classes
Pre Ballet (3–5 years)
A playful introduction to the world of dance through music, imagination and simple ballet movements. Children develop coordination, rhythm and confidence while discovering the joy of ballet.
Ballet I (6–8 years)
A fun introduction to classical ballet technique. Children learn basic ballet positions and movements while developing coordination, strength, musicality and confidence in a supportive environment.
Ballet II (9–12 years)
Building on the foundations from Ballet I, this class further develops classical ballet technique. Students improve strenght, flexibility, coordination and musicality while learning more complex movements.
Ballet III (12+ years)
Building on the foundations from Ballet II, this class focuses on refining classical ballet technique. Students develop greater strength, flexibility and control while learning more advanced movements.
Ballet Teen (15+ years)
Designed for teenagers, this class refines classical ballet technique while placing a stronger focus on choreography and artistic expression.
Elegant Ballet Barre (18+ years - advanced)
A gracefull ballet barre class for adults with previous ballet or dance experience. Structured like a traditional ballet class with focus on strength, posture, flexibility and elegant movement.
Feel Good Ballet (+18 years - beginner)
This class is perfect for beginners and everyone who wants to move, stretch and feel good. No prior experience needed - focus on simple movements, posture, strength and enjoying the joy of dance.
Ballerina Body (+18 years - beginner & advanced)
Full-body Barre workout combining ballet, pilates and yoga movements. Strenghten and tone your body, improve posture, flexibility and balance. All in a fun, energising session.
Ballet Wellness (+18 years - beginner & advanced)
Relaxing stretching class with mindful strengthening movements. This class is adapted to your needs, helping improve flexibility, posture and overall well-being in a relaxing environment.
Modern Ballerina (+18 years - advanced)
Blending classical ballet with contemporary and Neo-classical techniques, this class develops strength, flexibility and artistry. Dancers explore fluid movement and expressive choreography.
Grace in Motion, Strength in Style.
Ballet Outfit
Find the best ballet leotards, skirts, shoes and accessories that ship to Switzerland. Always happy to answer your questions and help you choose the perfect outfit!
Bloch – Dancewear and ballet shoes from Australia, known for high-quality pointe shoes and apparel.
Brands & Shops
Capezio – American dancewear brand offering ballet shoes, leotards, tights and performance wear.
Sansha – Popular French brand with a wide range of dance shoes, leotards and dance accessories.
Repetto – Elegant French brand known for stylish ballet flats, shoes, and refined dancewear.
Grishko – Russian brand famous for professional pointe shoes, ballet footwear, and dancewear.
Ballet Rosa – Portuguese brand offering beautiful ballet leotards, skirts and stylish dancewear.
Dancewear Solutions – Ballet outfits for kids, teens & adults.
Discount Dance Supply – Wide range of balletwear and shoes.
Move Dancewear – Large selection of major dance brands.
Wear Moi – French dancewear brand with high-quality leotards, tights and ballet apparel.
Decathlon – Ballet leotards, skirts, tights and practice outfits suitable for kids and beginners.
Couture K.I.D.S. – Swiss online shop for quality ballet & dancewear.
Deha Ballet Collection – Italian site with ballet clothing, that has a Swiss-friendly shop version.
Gionna Store – Swiss dance shop offering dancewear, dresses and accessories.
Ballett Shop Bern Dance Shop –Wide selection of balletwear, shoes and training apparel.
STARTING FROM AGE 3
Pre Ballet Class - our yougest dancers
A joyful first introduction to dance. Through playful movement and music, our youngest dancers begin to explore their bodies, build coordination and grow in confidence.