Open Up: Inclusive Ballet

Inclusive Ballet offers a fun and welcoming class designed for anyone, no dance experience necessary! In this supportive environment, we’ll explore gentle movements and accessible poses that promote mindfulness and body awareness.

Through playful exploration and encouraging guidance, you’ll build confidence while enhancing your wellbeing in community with others.

Through mindful awareness and community support, Inclusive Ballet encourages self-exploration and personal growth, making it an ideal space for anyone looking to enhance their wellbeing.

• This hour long adult ballet class is the perfect introduction to ballet for absolute beginners in dance. In this class you’ll learn fundamental ballet steps and vocabulary.

• This class is for participants ages16+

• All exercises are aimed to condition the body while building strength and flexibility.

• This class is led by Chandler Bingham.

• Open Up classes are designed to be accessible for people with and without disabilities. They are for everyone! We consider all of our classes “sensory sensitive/friendly” and our facilitators work to meet the unique needs of the students in the class and create a supportive environment. If you have a support need that you’d like to let us know about, or a question about the class email us at [email protected].

• Please be aware that at times during classes, some participants may need to make sudden movements or sounds. We welcome you to bring your own headphones if you think you will need them and we also have a relaxation space in the back of the studio.

• We have mats and supportive props at the studio, and feel free to bring your own if you’d like.

• All new participants will be asked to sign a waiver, studio agreements and optional photo release upon arrival at the first class. You can read the terms here.

• Classes are free because we want to remove barriers to participation. If you are able to contribute and help us keep classes on the schedule, a regular monthly donation helps us do that! www.open-up.org/donate

Host or Publisher Open Up (www.openuppittsburgh.com)