Adult & Teen Open Classes
- Open Ballet | ALL LEVELS
- Beginner Adult Ballet Classes
- Performance Conditioning Class
- Act Deux: Adult Performing Group
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MOBILE FRIENDLY VERSION
*Doors open 15 minutes prior to the start of class for check-in.
*Teachers Subject to change
* No classes on the following Holidays: Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day
*Beginning Pointe: Dancers must have teachers’ approval to begin pointe. Pointe shoes are not required to take this class, students may also participate using ballet slippers.
Open Class Tuition
– Single Class: $25
– Five-Class Bundle: $115
Bundles expire 3 months from the first date of use. To purchase 5-class bundles you must email openclasses@ballethawaii.org. Credit cards only please, we will not accept cash or checks.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged but not required.
Tuition payments will automatically be processed online through your Jackrabbit account following each class. There are no refunds.
Our Open Classes are Drop-in classes so they are listed under “Events” not “Classes” in the Parent Portal.
Open Ballet Classes are currently held exclusively at our Honolulu studios located at 735 Iwilei Road in the Dole Cannery Building (on the 2nd floor above the movie theaters).
Please see our parking map to help you locate our premises.
Minimum age (ALL Classes): Students must be at least 16 years old.
Open Class Dress Code: Ballet Flat Shoes. Ballet attire (leotard, tights, skirt) or Yoga Leggings and a form-fitted shirt.
Procedures for our Drop-in Open Class
Are you a regular at Ballet Hawaii?
MANDATORY:
1. Keep your account up to date.
- Login to JACKRABBIT.
- Save payment method under BILLINGS & PAYMENTS.
- Select auto-pay under the membership type.
2. Come to class and SIGN IN WITH THE TEACHER.
OPTIONAL:
1. To see class info and pre-register.
- Login to JACKRABBIT.
- Click on CLASSES & EVENTS.
- Click on FIND EVENTS.
- Click on the date for the Open Class to view more information, such as who the teacher will be and what time or studio location the class will be held.
- Click ADD TO CART and complete the checkout process.
2. If you must cancel a class registration please email openclasses@ballethawaii.org
3. Email openclasses@ballethawaii.org if you are interested in a 5-Open Class bundle.
New to Ballet Hawaii or a returning dancer who is visiting for a short time?
MANDATORY:
1. Create your Jackrabbit online account, prior to the class you wish to drop-in*.
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- *If you have created a Ballet Hawaii Jackrabbit account in the past and would like to dance with us again, DO NOT create a brand new account. Please email info@ballethawaii.org to inquire about reactivating your account.
2. Save payment method under BILLINGS & PAYMENTS.
3. Select auto-pay under the membership type.
4. Come to class and SIGN IN WITH THE TEACHER, and let them know that you have created a Jackrabbit account.
Attention Adult Beginner Students:
We are currently offering 4-week sessions for beginner adult ballet exclusively at our Honolulu studios located at 735 Iwilei Road in the Dole Cannery Building (on the 2nd floor above the movie theaters).
2025 SESSIONS
Session 9 – October:
Mondays: October 6, 13, 20, 27
OR
Fridays: October 3, 10, 17, 24
*Enrollment is open until September 29th (Monday session) and September 26th (Friday session), 2025.
Session 10 – November:
Mondays: November 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1 (No class on Nov. 3rd)
OR
Fridays: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 (No class on Nov. 28, Black Friday)
*Enrollment is open until November 3rd (Monday session) and October 24th (Friday session), 2025.
There are no Beginner Adult Ballet Sessions in December 2025.
Classes will be held on Monday evenings 6:45-8:00 pm OR Fridays 12:00-1:15 pm and will be taught by Jennifer Gage. Tuition for each 4-week session is $100. All participants must enroll, there will be no walk-ins allowed. *Students must be at least 16 years old to participate.
Jennifer Gage has recently moved to Oahu and is happy to be joining the Ballet Hawaii ohana! Jennifer has been teaching ballet, pointe, jazz, ballroom, contemporary, and stretching for over 25 years and performed professionally for over 30 years. Her school, NorthSide Dance Theater and professional company, Alliance Dance thrived in Chicago for 13 years where one of her specialties was encouraging adult dancers of all levels. As an instructor, she is a firm believer in Age Appropriate/Level Appropriate and enjoys creating a positive and constructive environment with dance and life.
How to Enroll:
- Create an online Jackrabbit account and ensure your information and payment method are saved in your profile.
- If you are a returning student, log in to your account or reactivate your account*, and update your information and payment details.
- *If you have created a Ballet Hawaii Jackrabbit account in the past and would like to dance with us again, DO NOT create a brand new account. Please email info@ballethawaii.org to inquire about reactivating your account.
- Save your payment method under BILLINGS & PAYMENTS.
- Select auto-pay under the membership type.
- To see class info and pre-register:
- Click on “ACTIVITIES”
- Click on “FIND CLASSES”
- Select the date for the “2025 Absolute Beginner Ballet” class to view more details, such as the teacher, time, and studio location.
- Click ADD TO CART and complete the checkout process.
For Cancellations:
If you need to cancel a class registration prior to the start date, please email openclasses@ballethawaii.org.
No make-up classes, transfers, or refunds. ALL Students must set up a JR account and pay for classes prior to coming to the studio.
Please see our parking map to help you locate our premises.
Dress Code: Ballet Flat Shoes. Ballet attire (leotard, tights, skirt) or Yoga Leggings and a form-fitted shirt.
Please email hnlfrontdesk@ballethawaii.org with any questions.
PERFORMANCE CONDITIONING CLASS
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm
At Ballet Hawaii’s Honolulu Studios
TUITION: $225 for the month (1-31st). Includes unlimited adult classes at your appropriate level!
Looking to elevate your dance training? This class includes conditioning, stretches, elements of ballet technique, and incorporates strengthening elements not typically presented in a regular open ballet class!
The class will also serve as rehearsal time for upcoming performances through Act Deux, Ballet Hawaii’s adult performing group. The typical schedule will be 60 minutes of stretch/conditioning/warm-up and 60 minutes of rehearsal, although this will vary depending on needs of rehearsal time.
PREREQUISITE: Dancers enrolling in this class must take a regular ballet technique class at their appropriate level of training and have at least 6 months of Ballet technique experience prior to enrollment. Must be at least 16 years old.
Enrollment for this class is required. This is not a drop-in class, it is a progressive class. Please enroll by the 21st of each month preceding. Your card will be charged on the 1st. Dancers can still join after the 1st, but fees are not prorated. New dancers can join at the beginning of each month.
ACT DEUX:
ADULT PERFORMING GROUP
Donʻt miss this performance opportunity for our adult class students! A ballet piece will be choreographed by the Instructor of the class preceding to be presented as a family-friendly, in-studio performance.
Who: Any Adult taking regular Ballet Hawaii Ballet classes.
Performance Dates: November 7-9, 2025 at Ballet Hawaii’s Honolulu Studios
*Must be available the week of November 2-9, 2025.
Ticket Price: TBA
*All participating adults will receive ONE complimentary ticket to the performance.
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will take place after every class, for 30-45 minutes. Students must take class consistently to participate in the performance. Class will serve as a warm-up, technical skill, and tie in with the choreography that will be worked on in the rehearsal. Rehearsals begin the week of August 4th, 2025 – respectively.
*For those enrolling in the Performance Conditioning Class (PCC), and interested in additional opportunities, rehearsals will start July 3, 2025. For information regarding please see details under the Performance Conditioning Class tab. Dancers enrolling in PCC will still need to pay the participation fee.
Beginning Ballet Dancers
Monday Group – Ballet Class 6:45-8pm, Rehearsal 8-8:30pm
Friday Group – Ballet Class 12-1:15pm, Rehearsal 1:15-1:45pm
Beginning/Intermediate Open Class Dancers
Monday – Ballet Class 11:30 am-1:00 pm, Rehearsal 1:00-1:30 pm
Wednesday – Ballet Class 6:45-8:15 pm, Rehearsal 8:15-9:00 pm
Intermediate/Advanced Open Class Dancers
Interested dancers, please contact Jennifer Gage at jennifer@ballethawaii.org.
PARTICIPATION FEES
Participation fees cover the cost of creating and coordinating rehearsals, costuming, and producing the performance. Costuming pieces not covered by cost include tights, shoes, undergarments, and leotards.
$125 + cost of classes (for participants in 1 dance) OR $250 + cost of classes (for participants in 2 or more dances/groups).
MUST COMMIT TO ENROLLMENT BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 2025
Participants must commit to ALL dates for rehearsal and performance. 1-2 missed classes or rehearsals are understandable. Multiple missed dates may result in a change in their participation, including being removed from the performance if too many are missed.
Minimum of 6 dancers, Maximum of 12 in each group.
Please sign up via Jackrabbit!
For questions regarding Act Deux, please email Jennifer Gage at jennifer@ballethawaii.org.
For questions regarding payment and enrollment troubleshooting, please email openclasses@ballethawaii.org.