Adult Ballet with Marie Ritschard
June 5 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Come learn the basics of ballet in this strength and technique-focused series with professional ballerina Marie Ritschard! Continue to build on previous experience or join as a first-time student! Adult class is open to participants ages 18+.
Thursdays from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | June 5-July 3
Located in Studio 3
Pricing: $100
Members and Non-Members can register HERE.
*maximum 12, minimum of 5 participants.
In this five-week series, professional ballerina Marie Ritschard will teach and guide participants through the basics of ballet technique and the structure of a traditional ballet class. Ballet class is an excellent, full-body workout that will improve balance, flexibility, core strength, muscle coordination, musicality and mental focus. She will start with the basic positions of ballet, move through barre work – targeting strength and alignment, work through active stretches and progress into classwork that builds into more full, musical movements.
Class is open to absolute beginners, second-time participants and those with previous experience. Marie will move slowly and intentionally to progress according to the needs of each participant. Participants are encouraged to wear either socks or ballet slippers and workout clothing that allows full-body movement.
Meet Professional Ballerina, Marie Ritschard:
Since the age of four, Marie has studied dance with a strong focus on classical ballet technique, pointe and modern dance. She graduated from Butler University with a BA in Dance Pedagogy, danced for two seasons with the Louisville Ballet Studio Company, and just completed her fifth season as a Principal Artist with Central Illinois Ballet.
During her time as a professional dancer, some of her favorite roles have included Balanchine’s Serenade, Sugar Plum in The Nutcracker, Ariella in The Little Mermaid, Princess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty and Giselle in Giselle. She has a passion for teaching and performance and is excited to bring ballet classes to the Five Points community!
Questions? Contact Fitness Manager, Megan Summer: [email protected].