BalletO is a student club that aims to create a community around ballet in Oberlin where dancers with all bodies and from all backgrounds are welcome. We offer weekly ballet classes at varying levels taught by fellow students. We also host master classes taught by professional guest teachers and events such as film screenings. BalletO gives students, faculty/staff, and community members a chance to take class, teach class, perform, and choreograph in student-run shows.
No! The beginner ballet class is designed for those with no ballet experience at all. Some experience is recommended for higher-level classes, but not required. Experience is not required to perform either! Our SDS pieces are choreographed to accommodate all experience levels!
Attending BalletO classes requires no commitment. All classes are open, so you may attend as often as you'd like. If you choose to perform in SDS, there will be a commitment of 1-2 hours/week required for rehearsals.
Yes! BalletO has 1-2 pieces in Student Dance Showcase each semester. Performing is not at all required to attend BalletO events or classes.
No! Wear anything that you can move in and makes you feel comfortable!
Yes! You do not have to be a part of the BalletO Board to teach a BalletO class. If you are interested in joining our rotation of teachers for the intermediate or advanced classes or even just in teaching one class, you can reach out to ebrame@oberlin.edu.