Join talented teacher and professional dancer, Marina Van Winkle and get introduced or re-familiarized with classical ballet techniques, all with gentle modifications to accommodate a variety of levels. Gentle Ballet will help increase coordination, flexibility, strength, posture, and balance through simple ballet movements and stretching.

Have fun moving to music while also learning the beauty and artistry of ballet. Adaptations include slower tempos, reduced repetitions, and optional seated chair stretches.

All levels of experience are welcome, but the class is geared towards students over 50 years young!

Age: 18+
Class Dates: 11 Mondays, January 13 to April 7, 2025 (no class dates listed in the Dance Calendar here)
Time: 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Instructor: Marina Van Winkle (click here for bios)
Location: This class takes place at the HCA on 98 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton.
Dress Code: The HCA Dance Dress code is listed on our website here.

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 Kishabay 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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