Pull up
to the barre.

For dancers who stepped away, those who always wished they'd started, and everyone in between.

Adult Ballet Pull Up to the Barre All Adults Welcome Atlantic Seaboard No Experience Needed The Open Barre Adult Ballet Pull Up to the Barre All Adults Welcome Atlantic Seaboard No Experience Needed The Open Barre

Ballet is hard. That's the point.

Ballet is humbling. We've been doing this professionally for years and we're still working at it. But it also gives you something. An air, a grace, a sense of authority in your own body. It forces you to step into confidence you didn't know you had.

We wanted to bring that to the Atlantic Seaboard. An hour that's entirely yours. Warm, structured, a little hard, and worth every second.

All
Every body welcome
Small
You won't get lost
Safe
Come as you are
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No comparisons, no pressure

Ballet is hard. You will struggle. We all do. Come open, come patient with yourself, and please don't worry about what you're wearing.

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The drive never stops

That constant push for improvement is what makes ballet different. It's demanding and it's worth it.

An escape for an hour

Self-indulgent in the best way. The outside world doesn't come in. You work, you connect, you leave feeling like yourself again.

What we teach.

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Beginner

Beginner Ballet

Never danced before, or finding your way back after a long break. We cover the basics every session so no one ever feels lost. First class is free.

⏱ 60 min 📅 Tuesdays 🕖 07:30 📍 Mouille Point
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Intermediate

Intermediate Ballet

You know your way around a barre and want to keep building. This class moves a little faster and goes a little deeper.

⏱ 60 min 📅 Wednesdays 🕖 07:30 📍 Camps Bay
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One-on-One

Private Lessons

Just you and one of us. Good if you want to go at your own pace, work through something specific, or just prefer a bit more one-on-one attention.

⏱ 60 min 📅 By appointment 📍 Location TBA
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All Levels

Evening Stretch

Something slow and good for after a long day. A full-body stretch class to wind down, decompress, and feel good in your body.

⏱ 60 min 📅 Fridays 🕡 18:30 📍 Camps Bay

This week's classes.

Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 7:30am, and Friday evenings at 6:30pm. Three chances a week to show up for yourself.

Book a Spot
Day Time Class Location Level
Tuesday 07:30 – 08:30 Beginner Ballet Mouille Point Beginner
Wednesday 07:30 – 08:30 Intermediate Ballet Camps Bay Intermediate
Friday 18:30 – 19:30 Evening Stretch Camps Bay All Adults

"We know what it feels like to love this. We built this studio so you could find out too."

Started by dancers. Open to everyone.

Ballet bonds people. There's something about being in a room with others working towards the same goal. The slow, incremental progress. The small wins that feel massive when they finally come. We've built real friendships through this, and we wanted to create a space where other people could too.

Small Class Sizes All Adults Welcome No Experience Needed Camps Bay Judgment Free
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The people behind the barre.

Tamar

Tamar

Tamar's energy walks into the room before she does. She's warm, chaotic in the best way, and somehow makes every class feel like a party you didn't know you needed. You'll work hard and not notice until after.

Cait

Cait

Cait has a laugh that makes the whole room relax. She creates the kind of space where nobody feels silly for trying something they haven't before. She's all about feeling empowered and beautiful in your body. Zero judgement, genuinely.

Hannah

Hannah

Hannah believes the basics are everything. Get the foundations right and the rest starts to feel free. Classes are detail-focused and unhurried, and you'll absolutely do pliés to the classical version of Hotline Bling.

Let's get to the pointe.

Pick what suits you and we'll see you on the floor.

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Come say hello.

Drop us a message to book a spot, ask anything, or just find out if it's the right fit for you.

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Email

hello@theopenbarrestudio.co.za

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Phone

+27 83 634 4121

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