Dance is for Every Age

Whether you’ve never danced a step in your life, are returning after years away, or simply want a new way to stay active — you belong here. Adult classes are flexible, welcoming, and built entirely around you.

Our adult dance program is a creative outlet, a stress reliever, and a community all rolled into one. We offer evening classes for working adults and morning Silver Swans sessions for those who prefer to start their day with movement. No pressure, no performance requirements, just you and the joy of dance.

Adult ballet students posing together during a group class at Ark Dance Academy

Adult Ballet

60 minutes · All Levels Welcome

Feel your inner principal dancer come to life. This class takes you through graceful ballet foundations—from barre work to jumps, extensions, and turns on the dance floor—in a warm, no-judgement atmosphere.

  • Barre exercises for strength, posture, and alignment
  • Centre practice including turns and travelling steps
  • Improves flexibility, core strength, and coordination
  • No experience required — all bodies, all ages welcome

Adult Tap

45 minutes · All Levels Welcome

Rooted in rhythm and sound, tap is one of the most accessible, and addictive, dance styles out there. You’ll quickly discover the joy of making music with your own two feet.

  • Rhythm, coordination, and musicality training
  • High energy and a whole lot of fun
  • Complements any other dance style
  • Never tapped before? All good – come anyway!

Adult Hip Hop

45 minutes · All Levels Welcome

Unleash your inner performer. Hip hop is high energy, expressive, and seriously good fun, and our adult class is the perfect place to learn it without any pressure. Expect great music, real moves, and a room full of people who are just there to have a good time.

  • Street-style movement rooted in rhythm and groove
  • Builds confidence, coordination, and cardio fitness
  • Learn combinations you’ll actually want to show off
  • No experience needed… just bring the energy

Silver Swans Ballet

RAD Certified · Morning Classes

Specially designed for adults 55 and over, Silver Swans is a Royal Academy of Dance program that brings the beauty of ballet to older learners—at exactly the right pace for you.

  • Improve balance, strength, & posture
  • Morning sessions to match your energy
  • Taught by a licensed Silver Swans instructor
  • Gentle, accessible, and deeply rewarding