The School of Ballet Arizona is one of the only schools in Arizona to offer a unique program for adults. This summer, it is bringing back its Adult Summer Workshop that will take place June 20 to 22 at Ballet Arizona’s studio.

The Summer Adult Workshop is a three-night summer intensive that offers participants the chance to fall in love with ballet again while they practice their dance technique, get in shape and have lots of fun.

Students will have the opportunity to partake in a 90-minute ballet technique class followed by an hour of repertory. This workshop offers two different levels: beginning ballet which will be taught by Rachel Gehr, a company dancer with Ballet Arizona; and intermediate/advanced which will be instructed by Gillmer Duran, who is the school’s upper division student liaison.

“Ballet should be available to everyone regardless of their age,” said Maria Simonetti, the director of The School of Ballet Arizona. “We are proud to offer programs that allow adults to return to the dance studio or experience the wonders of ballet for the first time. This workshop is a great opportunity for people to get in shape and improve their ballet skills.”

The Adult Summer Workshop will run from Tuesday, June 20 to Thursday, June 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. The cost for the full workshop is $130 but participants do have the option to drop in for $45 each night.

The School of Ballet Arizona provides dance training based on the evolving, yet traditional concepts of classical ballet and offers a wide variety of classes across a range of ages and skill levels. It is proud to include classes for adults year-round that range from ballet to Horton Technique, and even Flamenco.

To register for the Adult Summer Workshop or to learn more about Ballet Arizona’s regular class schedule, visit https://balletaz.org/open-special-classes/.

Ballet Arizona is dedicated to preserving and celebrating classical dance while creating new and innovative works. Under the artistic direction of internationally acclaimed choreographer Ib Andersen – a former Principal Dancer with The New York City Ballet and The Royal Danish Ballet – Ballet Arizona follows his lead to the future of dance in Arizona. The School of Ballet Arizona promotes access to the art form of ballet through dance education, with a focus on excellence in the form, directing each student to a life-long love of dance. Following this vision, Ballet Arizona connects to more than 35,000 children and families every year through its free and low-cost outreach programs. For more information, visit balletaz.org.