Ballet - Beginners 12-17 years

Designed for older children and beginners, the course focuses on building foundational ballet technique, fostering a love for movement, and boosting confidence in dance. Classes are taught in a safe, encouraging environment, where students develop body control, musicality, and a sense of line and form.

Ballet is an effective way to strengthen the body and improve balance, posture, and technique, benefiting students in other dance styles as well.

Content

In this course, we cover the basic ballet positions, steps, and posture, with practice both at the barre and across the floor. Students will work on balance, strength, and simple choreography to develop musicality and expressive movement.

Classes include:

• Warm-up

• Basic technique exercises at the barre

• Short step combinations across the floor

• Choreography and movement expression

We focus on improving posture, technique, strength, agility, and coordination through structured, fun exercises.

Arrangement

• The course covers 10 course sessions (45 min/course session)

• The course is held once a week for 10 weeks

• Same day and time each week

• Any breaks are decided during the course

• Each lesson includes warm-up, technique training and finishing dance moments

Prerequisite

No prior knowledge is required. A course for those who have not danced ballet before.

For whom

Children 12-17 years. No prior knowledge is required.

Course leader

Ema Eskandari are a professional Ballet Teacher & Dancer Trained at the Ballet Academy | 5+ Years Experience

Specialized in Teaching Young Dancers Ema brings a warm, joyful energy to every class. With a talent for connecting with children, she creates a nurturing space where beginners feel confident and inspired.

Creative, Musical, and Structured

Her classes blend classical ballet foundations with imaginative movement, helping children develop coordination, balance, rhythm, and body awareness—all while having fun.

Safety First

Ema knows the value of proper warm-ups, stretching, and injury prevention. Every class starts with safe, engaging preparation for movement.

Dance for Everyone

Ema believes dance isn't about experience—it's about building self-confidence, enjoying music, and expressing yourself. Every child is welcome, just as they are.

All instructors at Medborgarskolan complete our Citizen School training and teach based on our core values—ensuring high-quality, child-centered education.

Course material

Children should wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement. To reduce the risk of slipping, we recommend soft ballet shoes or similar non-slip footwear. For younger dancers, a ballet leotard or dance outfit with tights and soft ballet shoes is ideal. These items are available at stores like H&M, Balletshop in Malmö or Stockholm, and various online retailers.

Language

The workshop are led in English so some knowledge of the English language is required.

Good to know

• When all the lessons of the course have passed, you just have to re-register if you want to continue.
• The start of the course may change and the start date is provisional. Please note that you always receive an invitation before the start of the course.
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