Adult & Teen Open Classes
List of Classes in Each Show
Spring Showcase 2025 - List of Classes in Each Show 5/10–5/11
| Sat. May 10, 2025 @ 7:00pm | Sun. May 11, 2025 @ 1:00pm | Sun. May 11, 2025 @ 4:30pm |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5) BHW Ballet 6/7/8 | 1) HNL Pre-ballet | 1) BHW Contemporary 7/8 |
| 6) SENIOR: Charlie Ahlgren Folkert | 2) HNL Ballet 1 | 2) Hula |
| 7) HNL Boys (Partnering) | 3) HNL Ballet 2 | 3) BHW CM Sat |
| 8) HNL Contemporary 5 | 4) HNL Boys | 4) BHW BIA Sat |
| 9) SENIOR: Sherbie Lam (w/Harley Izu) | 5) HNL Creative Movement A | 5) BHW B2A |
| 10) SENIOR: OB Rodriguez | 6) HNL Creative Movement B | 6) BHW CM Sun |
| 11) HNL Ballet 6 | 7) HNL Ballet 3 | 7) BHW Ballet 5 |
| 12) SENIOR: Salome Heiderscheidt | 8) HNL Jazz 4 | 8) BHW Pre-ballet A Sat |
| 13) BHW Contemporary 5/6 | 9) HNL Ballet 6 | 9) BHW Ballet 1 Sun |
| 14) HNL Ballet 5 | 10) HNL Contemporary 5 | 10) BHW CD Sat |
| 15) HNL Contemporary 7/8 | 11) HNL Creative Dance B | 11) BHW CD Sun |
| INTERMISSION | 12) HNL Creative Dance A | 12) BHW Pre-ballet B Sat |
| 16) HNL Ballet 7 | 13–19) HNL Ballet 8 | 13) BHW Contemporary 5/6 |
| 17) SENIOR: Beverly Viernes | 20) HNL Ballet 7 | 14) BHW Ballet 3 |
| 18) SENIOR: Garry Umeda | 21) HNL Ballet 4 | 15) BHW Ballet 4 |
| 19) BHW Ballet 5 | 22) HNL Contemporary 6 | 16) BHW Pre-ballet Sun |
| 20) SENIOR: Sarah Montoni | 23) HNL Ballet 5 | 17) BHW Ballet 1B Sat |
| 21) SENIOR: Faith Button | 24) HNL Contemporary 7/8 | 18) BHW Ballet 2B |
| 22) HNL Contemporary 6 | 19–23) BHW Ballet 6/7/8 | |
| 23) SENIOR: Harley Izu | ||
| 24) BHW Contemporary 7/8 | ||
| 25–31) HNL Ballet 8 |
Adult Offerings at Iwilei/HNL Studio
Ballet Hawaii offers several options for adults ages 16 and older at all levels of ballet, beginner through advanced.
Open Classess
| Class | Location | Level | Days/Times | Drop-In Single class price |
5-class bundle (Bundles expire 3-months after first start date) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Ballet w/ Adult Pointework | Iwilei/HNL | Intermediate ballet Beginner pointe |
Mondays 11:30 am–1:00 pm |
$25.00 | $115.00 |
| Open Intermediate Ballet for Adults | Iwilei/HNL | Intermediate ballet | Mondays (Start date 6/30/25) 5:15–6:45 pm |
$25.00 | $115.00 |
| Open Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Beginner/Intermediate | Wednesdays 6:45–8:15 pm |
$25.00 | $115.00 |
| Open Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Intermediate/Advanced | Tuesdays/Fridays 10:00–11:30 am |
$25.00 | $115.00 |
ENROLLED SESSIONS
| Class | Location | Days/Times | Session price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Beginner Ballet for Adults | Iwilei/HNL | Mondays 11:30 am–1:00 pm |
$100.00 (4-week session) |
| Friday Beginner Ballet for Adults | Iwilei/HNL | Fridays 12:00–1:15 pm |
$100.00 (4-week session) |
|
Open Performance & Conditioning class for Adults *Must be enrolled in Act Deux to participate. |
Iwilei/HNL | Thursdays (Starts July 1–31) 6:30–8:30 pm |
$225 (Monthly Enrollment) |
| Act Deux Adult Performing Group | Iwilei/HNL |
Mondays 8:00–8:45 pm Wednesdays 8:15–9:00 pm |
$150–200 (Production Fee) |
NOTICE: All Daytime Adult Open Classes will be canceled from June 30th through July 25th due to our Student Summer Intensive Program.
Classes Resume:
Evening Adult Open Classes – Resume July 21
Monday, 5:15–6:45 PM – Jennifer
Wednesday, 6:45–8:15 PM – Jennifer
Daytime Adult Open Classes – Resume July 28
Monday, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM – Jennifer
Tuesday, 10:00–11:30 AM – Christine
Friday, 10:00–11:30 AM – Jenny
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you back to class after this period!
| Class | Location | Day/Date | Time | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Beginner/Intermediate Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Wednesday, 8/6/25 | 6:45–8:15 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Friday, 8/8/25 | 10:00–11:30 am | Jenny |
| Open Intermediate ballet w/ Beginner pointe | Iwilei/HNL | Monday, 8/11/25 | 11:30 am–1:00 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Monday, 8/11/25 | 5:15–6:45 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Tuesday, 8/12/25 | 10:00–11:30 am | Jenny |
| Open Beginner/Intermediate Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Wednesday, 8/13/25 | 6:45–8:15 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Friday, 8/15/25 | 10:00–11:30 am | Jenny |
| Open Intermediate ballet w/ Beginner pointe | Iwilei/HNL | Monday, 8/18/25 | 11:30 am–1:00 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Monday, 8/18/25 | 5:15–6:45 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Tuesday, 8/19/25 | 10:00–11:30 am | Christine |
| Open Beginner/Intermediate Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Wednesday, 8/20/25 | 6:45–8:15 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Friday, 8/22/25 | 10:00–11:30 am | Jenny |
| Open Intermediate ballet w/ Beginner pointe | Iwilei/HNL | Monday, 8/25/25 | 11:30 am–1:00 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Monday, 8/25/25 | 5:15–6:45 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Tuesday, 8/26/25 | 10:00–11:30 am | Christine |
| Open Beginner/Intermediate Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Wednesday, 8/27/25 | 6:45–8:15 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Friday, 8/29/25 | 10:00–11:30 am | Jenny |
| Open Intermediate ballet w/ Beginner pointe | Iwilei/HNL | Monday, 9/1/25 | 11:30 am–1:00 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Monday, 9/1/25 | 5:15–6:45 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Tuesday, 9/2/25 | 10:00–11:30 am | Christine |
| Open Beginner/Intermediate Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Wednesday, 9/3/25 | 6:45–8:15 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Friday, 9/5/25 | 10:00–11:30 am | Jenny |
| Open Intermediate ballet w/ Beginner pointe | Iwilei/HNL | Monday, 9/8/25 | 11:30 am–1:00 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Monday, 9/8/25 | 5:15–6:45 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Tuesday, 9/9/25 | 10:00–11:30 am | Christine |
| Open Beginner/Intermediate Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Wednesday, 9/10/25 | 6:45–8:15 pm | Jennifer |
| Open Intermediate/Advanced Ballet | Iwilei/HNL | Friday, | 10:00–11:30 am | Jenny |
| Open Intermediate ballet w/ Beginner pointe | Iwilei/HNL | Friday, | 10:00–11:30 am | Jenny |
*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.
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 6 – July:
Mondays: June 30, July 7 or 14, 21, 28
*No Friday session in July. Enrollment is open until June 29th, 2025.
Session 7 – August:
Mondays: August 4, 11, 18, 25
OR
Fridays: August 8, 15, 22, 29
*Enrollment is open until July 28th (Monday session) and August 1st (Friday session), 2025.
Session 8 – September:
Mondays: September 8, 15, 22, 29 (No class on Sep. 1st, Labor Day)
OR
Fridays: September 5, 12, 19, 26
*Enrollment is open until September 1st (Monday session) and August 29th (Friday session), 2025.
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.