Our Philosophy
Learning ballet takes time, patience, and the right guidance. At Gravity Ballet, we offer a clear level-based structure to help every adult learner build a solid foundation, progress steadily, and enjoy the depth and beauty of ballet at each stage of their journey.
Finding the level that suits you best is key to maintaining motivation and avoiding frustration. We encourage our students to stay present, grow steadily, and trust in the process — because every step you take becomes the strength for the next. On this dance journey, everyone has their own rhythm and grace to discover.
Our Philosophy
A welcoming space to begin your ballet journey
This class is designed for adults with no prior ballet experience. Our instructors will guide you step by step through the basics, focusing on foundational movement, posture, and body awareness in a supportive and approachable way.
What you’ll start learning:
- You don’t need to be slim to begin
- You don’t need to be flexible to belong here
- Basic foot positions (1st to 5th)
- Basic arm positions
- Proper posture and how to align over your center
- How to start engaging your core
- Understanding the relationship between your tailbone, spine, and neck
- Introduction to the concept of turn out
- Remembering ballet terminology
- How to mentally process and memorize choreography
People often ask: “What exactly do we learn in Level 1?”
In short, we learn the essential concepts of ballet—not just movement, but also stillness, breath, and awareness. Progress in ballet comes not from rushing, but from moving forward with clarity.
When am I ready for Level 2?
When you feel comfortable with repeated combinations in Level 1, and when you begin responding to the teacher’s guidance with ease and control in your movement — that’s when you’re probably ready (and your teacher will let you know!).
Every dancer moves at their own pace. Some transition within 6 months, others take a year or more. Some attend three times a week, others once every few weeks.
Everyone can dance. Everyone can grow. What matters most is your commitment and love for learning.
Perfect for returning dancers or those progressing from Level 1
This class is designed for students who have completed Beginners 1 or have previous ballet experience and are returning after a break. The focus is on reviewing fundamentals, rebuilding body awareness, and preparing for more complex movement.
You’ll start working with one hand on the barre, center combinations, basic pirouette technique, and introductory jumps.
Goals for Beginners 2:
- Retain and recall foundational combinations
- Keep arms placed correctly with ease
- Maintain proper and natural head alignment
- Stabilize the pelvis without shifting
- Engage the abdominal core during movement
- Build sufficient leg strength to support the body
- Understand the concepts of en dehors and en dedans
- Practice basic turning technique
- Begin to coordinate and control basic jumps
Beginners 2 may not be the most technically advanced level, but it is one of the most essential. Learning to use your body with precision is what allows your ballet journey to be sustainable and fulfilling. Let’s work together and keep moving forward!
A key transition between beginner and intermediate
This level is designed for dancers who are ready to move beyond the basics and begin preparing for open-level classes. The focus is on strengthening musicality, body awareness, and movement combinations that require both control and stamina.
Pre-Intermediate is an important milestone before entering formal open classes. You’ll experience a faster class pace, increased physical demands, and more emphasis on demi-pointe strength, coordination, and movement clarity.
Key focuses of this level:
- Confidently switch between en dehors and en dedans
- Pirouettes from the diagonal are practiced every class
- Build rhythmic control and endurance through jump combinations
- Strengthen your understanding of ballet terms and movement vocabulary
- Develop musicality and expression through ballet épaulement
- Practice mid-length combinations with moderate complexity — repeated weekly, updated monthly
This stage supports your growth from foundational movement into full-bodied dancing. It helps you build precision, adaptability, and confidence for more advanced training ahead.
Intermediate-Level Open Classes
Inter 1 and Inter 2 are open-level classes designed for intermediate dancers. Each session includes barre work, center practice, and flowing combinations. The class changes combinations regularly and focuses not only on technical execution and muscle control, but also on memory and adaptability.
At the intermediate level, most students have already taken various classes—some may have even studied abroad. We’d like to share a few reminders about class etiquette that apply not only to intermediate dancers, but to everyone in the studio:
Studio Etiquette Reminders:
- Assess Your Level Honestly
Choosing a class that matches your level helps you progress efficiently. Taking a class that’s too advanced may hinder rather than accelerate your development. - Be On Time and Avoid Leaving Early
Arriving early gives you time to settle in and warm up. If you’re late, please wait at the side and join only after a combination ends. Make eye contact with the teacher and greet your peers courteously. If you need to leave early, let the teacher know beforehand and signal respectfully before leaving. - Share Space Considerately
If the class is crowded, be mindful and generous—make sure everyone has space to move safely. - Avoid Using Phones During Class
Unless you’re managing an urgent matter, keep your phone tucked away to avoid disrupting others’ focus. - Keep Hair Neat and Secure
Ensure your hair is tied back to allow freedom of movement and avoid distractions. - Dress Respectfully
Wear clean and appropriate attire as a gesture of self-respect and professionalism. - Follow the Order of Participation
In group combinations, step forward when it’s your turn and respect the rotation. - Maintain Safe Distance
Especially during across-the-floor exercises, stay aware of spacing and avoid getting too close to others. - Exit the Floor Gracefully
After completing your turn, move forward and exit from the sides. Do not return to your original spot—this is a basic and important etiquette in ballet.
Even if you’re new to the studio culture, showing respect, awareness, and kindness will always earn you admiration. A great dancer starts with great presence—on and off the floor.
You may have seen them in class — those unusual, oversized shoes. Their real name is MasterStretch, originally designed as a training tool for dancers. Today, they’re widely used for posture work, deep body awareness, and even rehabilitation.
Developed by the Italian BodyCode system, MasterStretch was created by Pino Carbone after years of study and refinement. These curved shoes and their corresponding method help dancers, athletes, and everyday people reconnect with their bodies, restoring flexibility, strength, and control.
This training doesn’t rely on power or speed. Instead, it starts from the inside — the nervous system, skeletal alignment, and muscular coordination — to rebuild balance and integration throughout the whole body. Because the shoes are inherently unstable, simply standing in them wakes up your awareness. You’ll naturally begin activating your core, engaging inner thighs, and even rediscovering how your toes connect to the floor.
Each movement is a study in control and perception. Weighing around 5kg, the shoes guide your body to move slowly, with intention — forward, back, side to side — awakening deep muscles in your spine, abdominals, and legs. The challenge isn’t about difficulty, but about learning to truly listen to your body.
So who is this class really for?
MasterStretch means something different to everyone:
- For dancers and adult ballet learners, it helps develop center awareness, align posture, and refine movement with intelligent muscle engagement.
- For everyday people, it’s a gentle yet deeply effective way to relieve chronic stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and lower back. It helps restore elasticity and a natural sense of breath — especially helpful for office workers or parents with tired arms and tight backs.
- For those with past injuries or who avoid high-impact workouts, MasterStretch offers a safe, low-intensity alternative that still reshapes movement habits with depth and precision.
- For those experiencing emotional stress or anxiety, this slow and steady training, combined with mindful breathing, can offer a pathway to groundedness and inner calm.
We’ve worked with people recovering from horseback accidents, postpartum healing, and psychological fatigue. The value of MasterStretch isn’t in flashy performance — it lies in how it helps each person come back into their body, with softness, honesty, and trust.
This is a truly inside-out practice. You don’t need a dance background or a certain fitness level. You just need a willingness to slow down and start listening. Your body is ready when you are.
Do you always feel that the stretching time in class isn’t enough?
Not sure how to stretch effectively?
No matter what you do, your body just won’t open up?
Join our small-group Ballet Stretching class — designed to help you move past those blocks with care and clarity.
This class is tailored to each participant’s physical condition and goals.
Using principles of dance science and functional mobility, we guide you to safely improve flexibility without forcing your body.
We don’t believe in harsh pressure or aggressive pushing — instead, we combine breathwork, gentle activation, and muscular awareness to help your body naturally release and expand.
We also incorporate strength and stability training, so you can apply your flexibility safely in ballet class, reduce compensation patterns, and prevent injury.
Perfect for:
Adult dancers who want to improve turnout, range of motion, and control.
No ballet background required — just bring your curiosity and a willingness to care for your body.