Whether you have always dreamed of taking a class or you are just looking for a new way to stay active, this beginner class is a perfect start. Students will be guided through the fundamental elements of ballet technique, including basic ballet positions, posture, and terminology. Each class will begin at the barre where a progression of exercises will properly warm up the body while promoting strength, alignment and mobility. Next, students will move to center and traveling steps to develop coordination and balance.  Have fun moving to music while also learning the beauty and artistry of ballet. 

Age: 18+
Class Dates: 11 Mondays, January 12 to April 6, 2026 (no class dates listed in the Dance Calendar here, at the bottom of the web page)
Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Marina Van Winkle
Location: This class takes place at the HCA Dance studios, 34 Hayden Rowe, Hopkinton, Suite 302 (second floor)
Dress Code: Comfortable clothes you can move in. Ballet slippers.

HCA Policies: Please review our website's HCA Student Policies and Procedures here.

• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
  
  
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.
  
  
• Waiting List: If this class is sold out, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so, please add your name to our waitlist here. 
  
  

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishibay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

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