Learning ballet has always been an unrealised dream for me. Now, in my 30s, I'm taking my very first ballet lessons in an ultra-inclusive class for adults who have never danced before.

The curriculum will include basic ballet barre and center floor techniques as well as elements of basic jazz and contemporary/modern dance.

History Considering that the basic equipment (a ballet barre) and many of the moves are based on classic ballet positions, it’s no surprise barre was developed by a dancer.

We warmed up at the barre, with teacher Kristin Lewis taking us through basic ballet movements: balancing on one foot, grand pliés, and leg extensions and holds.

At the third class of the first four-week course, Moran and her two students began with practicing basic ballet positions at the barre.