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Foundation Ballet U
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bend, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (541) 728-3094
- Website & schedule foundationhealthandfitness.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 3 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I found Antje and her adult ballet classes at Foundation Ballet U in Bend Oregon in my quest to get back to pain-free running.”
“Her dedication and mentorship to dancers in private lessons helps dancers reach their goals.”
What families & students say
“I have always wanted to learn ballet and at 49, I found the perfect beginners class.”
“It was because of Antje's kind and encouraging presence that I felt comfortable attempting something very new - I enrolled in her classes having no dance experience of any kind.”
“I found Antje and her adult ballet classes at Foundation Ballet U in Bend Oregon in my quest to get back to pain-free running.”
From the reviews
After getting to know Antje when I joined Foundation Health & Fitness in April of 2024, I took a step (far) outside my comfort zone to enroll in adult ballet classes with Foundation Ballet U.
Antje’s ballet classes are amazing! Her attention to detail and planning all the combinations to work your entire body make her classes my favorites. She is encouraging and inspiring to all levels and ages of dancers in her classes.
I found Antje and her adult ballet classes at Foundation Ballet U in Bend Oregon in my quest to get back to pain-free running. I love Pilates and weight training classes but I felt like I needed something different to help strengthen my foot and leg.
I have always wanted to learn ballet and at 49, I found the perfect beginners class. This approachable and fun class teaches the foundation of ballet and also offers an incredible workout. My core has never been stronger. Antje is attuned to every dancer.
Adult ballet at Foundation Ballet U
Foundation Ballet U runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Foundation Ballet U
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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