Ballet At the USC

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Locations
Leiden, The Hague
Offer:
Group lessons

The foundation of every dance style

Ballet is top sport wrapped in art. It is the ultimate combination of strength, technique, and elegance. In this class, you work on a rock-solid posture, flexibility, and coordination. You will discover muscle groups you didn't even know you had!

At the USC, ballet is accessible to everyone. Whether you have been wearing pointe shoes for years or have never stood at a barre before: our instructors adapt the exercises to your level. From controlled pliés to explosive jumps across the diagonal: you improve your body awareness and get stronger than ever.

What do you need?

Boost your dance moves in the gym

Boost your dance moves in the gym

For that perfect pirouette, you need a strong core. And for high jumps, powerful legs are essential. Combine your ballet class with targeted strength training for more stability and explosiveness.

Fitness

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Discover Ballet

For the Beginner

Never danced before? No problem. We pay a lot of attention to the basics at the barre. You learn the positions and technique step by step, so you can build up injury-free.

For the Advanced Dancer

Do you already have experience? Then we challenge you with more complex combinations, focusing on musicality and expression. The exercises are made more intensive for you.

For the All-round Dancer:

Ballet is the foundation of almost all dance styles. Do you want to get better at Hip Hop, Modern, or Jazz? With ballet, you improve your technique and posture, which is reflected in every other dance form.

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All about Ballet

What does a class look like?

We always start with an extensive warm-up at the barre, focusing on technique and injury prevention. Then we do combinations in the centre of the room and finish with moving exercises across the diagonal, such as jumps and turns.

Do I need special shoes?

It is best to dance on soft ballet shoes. Don't have those (yet)? Then you can also participate perfectly fine on socks.

What is the difference with the LAK courses?

At the USC, the focus is on fitness, technique, and physical exercise (open walk-in). Are you looking for a more artistic approach focused on choreography, performance, and working towards a show? Then take a look at LAK creatieve cursussen.