Online ballet classes

Every week an online ballet class for five weeks!

Put on some comfortable clothes, turn your kitchen counter into a barre and dance along with these online ballet classes! During World Ballet Day, on Wednesday 2 November 2022, a brand new series of online ballet classes for beginner dance enthusiasts will launch. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be the first to receive the latest ballet lessons!

Photo: Michel Schnater

Balletles Ballet Barre voor beginners, Dario Elia, Kate Myklukha, Louisella Vogt

Balletles Center Work for beginners, Simona Ferrazza, Mila Nicolussi Caviglia, Koyo Yamamoto

Mila Nicolussi Caviglia, Koyo Yamamoto and Simona Ferrazza | Photo: Michel Schnater

Luca Abdel-Nour, Koko Bamford and pianist Paul Lewis | Photo: Michel Schnater

Dario Elia, Luca Abdel-Nour and Koko Bamford | Photo: Michel Schnater

Koyo Yamamoto, Mila Nicolussi Caviglia and Simona Ferrazza | Photo: Michel Schnater

Koyo Yamamoto, Mila Nicolussi Caviglia and pianist Paul Lewis | Photo: Michel Schnater

Luca Abdel-Nour, Koko Bamford and pianist Paul Lewis | Photo: Michel Schnater

Previous series of ballet classes

What began as a necessity during the first lockdown – online ballet lessons on Zoom for Dutch National Ballet's dancers – became a global success. Following the enthusiastically received live streams on Facebook, Dutch National Ballet made a series of ballet lessons public on YouTube. Revisit the ballet lessons below and dance along!

‘This is the best online ballet class I have ever had. The instruction is extremely clear and I feel like I am having a private lesson. Thanks to Rex for the beautiful music!’

Participant ballet classes

‘This is the best class on the internet in these days. It’s joyful, it’s precise and optimistic. Infinite thanks for your work. Bravo, Ernst and super, Rex!’

Participant ballet classes

‘Thank you so much for this! I haven't done ballet for 3 years because I was scared of going to a class in person. This barre made me remember how much and why I love ballet.’

Participant ballet classes