With Rhiannon Blanche,
Principal of Danceforth Sydney.
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Adult ballet classes are a great way to build fitness and strength, connect socially, improve memory, and lift mental health.
An experienced classical ballet teacher with a focus on fun, technique, and artistic expression.
Rhiannon began her classical training at age 5 at Ecole Ballet and Dance Theatre and has been studying classical and contemporary dance ever since. Rhiannon’s classical and contemporary dance teachers have included the esteemed Ashley Killar and Jane Allyn, Bonnie Sartori, Crystal Wong, Jodie Muir, Jason Winters and Olivia Jenkins.
Alongside ballet teaching, Rhiannon has worked part time in the disability care and aged care sectors with a focus on enhancing the quality of life. This experience, alongside the benefits she saw in her own life from continuing to dance, motivated Rhiannon to start teaching classes for adults!
Rhiannon’s teaching philosophy is centred around encouraging all her students to strive to improve in a motivating and supportive environment.
Ballet, much like learning a language, requires regular practice to progress. Starting with simple “words” (steps), you gradually build towards forming “sentences” (exercises). This journey takes patience and consistency, and a weekly class is a great way to begin.
Why a Class Pass System?
The first class is complimentary, after that students have a choice of attending class on a casual basis or purchasing a class pass
While students are very welcome to attend casually, beginner students are encouraged to consider purchasing a class pass.
The 5 and 10 - Class Passes, valid for six months, allows flexibility while encouraging steady improvement. Ballet can feel challenging at first, but with time, students build confidence and retain exercises. The pass represents not just a commitment to learning ballet, but also an investment in yourself.
Casual Class
$25 per class
5 Class Pass
$20 per class ($100 total)
10 Class Pass
$18 per class ($180 total)
valid for 6 months from date of purchase
Rhiannon has a Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management, her RAD Silver Swans® License, and over 7 years ballet teaching experience, teaching students aged 2-70+yrs!
Rhiannon’s classical ballet students have a distinction average in RAD examinations.
Rhiannon is a wonderful teacher and her kindness and patience makes me really enjoy coming to adult beginner ballet classes. Rhiannon explains moves and concepts well, ensures the classes have structure and variety, and provides very helpful corrections - while creating a welcoming and gentle environment to learn and have fun.
PHEOBE
Rhiannon's adult classes move at a perfect pace allowing time for recap, feedback and
a workout for the mind and body
SIMONE
Rhiannon is amazing at what she does! Her classes are fun, positive and engaging and she is passionate about teaching proper ballet technique with kindness and patience. Rhiannon is able to cater to all levels of dance experience and ability. She sees the potential in each dancer and encourages each of us to improve every week.
Belinda
CLASSSES
Wednesday
RAD Intermediate Foundation
7:15–8:15pm, in Ashfield
Recommended for Adults with at least a few years of ballet experience. This class follows the Intermediate Foundation Syllabus. Dancers will learn training exercises which will progress into the set barre and centre exercises in the Intermediate Foundation Syllabus.
Participates will have the option of sitting for the exam in 2026.
Locations for DanceForth Classes
Monday
Thursday
Elementary Ballet
10am–11am, in Moore Park
This class moves through a structured routine of barre, followed by centre work and finally a fun routine. It can be adapted to suit most levels, however it is best suited to Adults with at least a year of Ballet experience. All fitness levels, sizes and genders are welcome.
Adult ballet classes are a great way to build fitness and strength, connect socially, improve memory, and lift mental health.
Conditioning and Pointe / Pre-Pointe Technique
7pm–8pm, in Ashfield
The first 30mins of this class is spent on foot strengthening exercises as well as Pilates based exercises specifically chosen to enhance your ballet technique.
We will then move on to doing some Pointe exercises which can also be done in flat shoes as Pre-Pointe strengthening.
Beginners Ballet
8pm–9pm, in Ashfield
The class will follow a structured routine beginning at the barre, moving into centre work, and finishing with a fun routine. You’ll gain an understanding of the fundamentals of classical ballet technique as well as a repertoire of key steps. Adult ballet is a fantastic way to build fitness and strength, improve memory, lift your mental health, and enjoy social connection.
You’re welcome to wear activewear and socks, or ballet attire and ballet shoes, whichever you prefer. Don’t forget to bring a water bottle!
What to bring & wear
You can wear a ballet leotard and tights, or warm top, T-shirt and leggings, or other comfortable pants.
You can wear socks or ballet shoes (Pilates socks are not recommended). A drink bottle is recommended.
What to bring & wear
You can wear a ballet leotard and tights, or warm top, T-shirt and leggings, or other comfortable pants.
You can wear socks or ballet shoes (Pilates socks are not recommended). A drink bottle is recommended.