Adult & Teen Open Classes - Ballet Hawaii
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Adult & Teen Open Classes

Current Adult Class Offerings & Schedule

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

 

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*.

    • *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.

 

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.

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).

 

 

2026 SESSIONS

 

Session 1 – January:

Mondays: January 5, 12, 19, 26

OR

Fridays: January 9, 16, 23, 30

*Enrollment is open until December 29th, 2025 (Monday session) and January 2nd (Friday session), 2026.

 

Session 2 – February:

Mondays: February 2, 9, 16, 23

OR

Fridays: February 6, 13, 20, 27

*Enrollment is open until January 26th (Monday session) and January 30th (Friday session), 2026.

 

Session 3 – March:

Mondays: March 2, 9, 16, 23

OR

Fridays: March 6, 13, 20, 27

*Enrollment is open until February 23rd (Monday session) and February 27th (Friday session), 2026.

 

Classes will be held on Monday evenings 6:45-8:00 pm OR Fridays 11:00-12:15 pm (New time change for Friday sessions) 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.

 

About the Teacher:

 

Jennifer Gage performed professionally for over 30 years with Joel Hall Dancers, Ballet Tennessee, Ballet Entre Nous, and many more. She has been teaching for over 30 years as well, specializing in ballet, pointe, jazz, ballroom, contemporary, and stretching. 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.

 

Class Description:

 

Each session we start week 1 with an introduction to ballet, establishing some of the basic steps, and learning what our focus steps are for the month. Over the course of the session, dancers become more comfortable with the technique, which allows them to enjoy the growth of their personal ballet journey.

Each session starts again with reintroducing our basic steps and what our new focus steps will be. It allows new people to join the class each session, but also continues to add in important Beginner steps in a manageable and enjoyable way. Because there’s always something to work on, most dancers will take the class for about a year before they feel like they are ready for the next level.

 

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 Beginning/Intermediate level ballet class (or above) and have at least 1 year 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

 

Don’t miss this unique performance opportunity for our Adult Class students! A ballet work, choreographed by the class instructor, will be presented in a family-friendly, in-studio performance.

 

 

Who: Any adult taking Ballet Hawaii’s Open classes (Beg/Int or Int/Adv levels) or Beginning Ballet 4-week sessions.

 

Performance Dates: June 5-6 (Friday & Saturday), 2026 at Ballet Hawaii’s Honolulu Studios

REHEARSALS

 

Rehearsals will take place weekly 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 February 2nd, 2026 – respectively.

 

 

Beginning Ballet Dancers

Monday Group – Ballet Class 6:45-8:00 PM, Rehearsal 8:00-8:45 PM

 

Beginning/Intermediate Ballet Dancers

Wednesday Group – Ballet Class 6:45-8:15 PM, Rehearsal 8:15-9:00 PM

Friday Group – Ballet Class 12:30-2:00 PM, Rehearsal 2:00-2:30 PM

 

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Dancers

Intermediate and above dancers who are interested in participating, 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 to participate in 1 dance

$250 + cost of classes to participate in 2 dances

$325 + cost of classes to participate in 3 dances

 

 

Interested dancers must sign up by Friday, February 13, 2026.

 

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.

 

Please email openclasses@ballethawaii.org with any questions.