Whether it’s a long-held dream or a New Year’s resolution, a local dance studio is encouraging adults to embrace movement as a way to start 2026.
Located in Newmarket, 2ballerinas has participants aged 16 to 80, who have been taking part in classes and courses in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and body conditioning.
Co-director Rosetta Cook said the classes were designed for adults, where everyone could learn at their own pace.
“It’s important to us that first and foremost it is a fun, supportive and non-competitive environment,” Rosetta said. “It’s not like a children’s school or teen programs where there can be certain expectations and that can create a very competitive environment; we don’t have that at all.
“People come to us with a variety of levels of experience, as we offer classes for complete beginners to those with some childhood dance experience, as well as current and ex-professional dancers.
“We have many people who have always wanted to dance and they never had the chance, and others who grew up dancing and they miss it.”
Dance Classes for Adults in Brisbane
2ballerinas was founded in 2007 by Rosetta and Michelle White, both former Principal Ballerinas of The Queensland Ballet, when they realised there were few options for adults wanting to take up dance in Brisbane. They placed an ad in the newspaper and 100 people turned up on the first day. Today, the school has more than 20 teachers – all ex-principals and senior soloists from major companies in Australia and overseas.
The school offers introductory courses in ballet, tap and contemporary dance, designed for those who have never danced before.
Rosetta said the Jazz Level 1, Gentle Jazz, and Jazz Beginner classes may also be suitable.
“If you have danced before, then choose a style and level and come along,” she said. “If you aren’t sure which level, then we can help direct you to the best class.”
She added that taking up dance was the perfect New Year’s resolution.
“It’s a great incentive to learn something new and gain the benefits of fitness and the feeling good physically and mentally that comes with it,” she said.
“Dance engages the mind, body and soul. Dancing can elevate you out of the thoughts of your daily life, and in that way, it’s a kind of escapism/meditation and a release of expression through the music.
“It’s so rewarding to see our students develop new skills to levels they never thought they could achieve. We can see how their confidence grows and how happy they are after class.”
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