Adult Ballet Classes taught by Zara Lim in Richmond and Online
Hi! If you have found me through Google, I recommend heading to my Instagram @zaramlim as that is where most of the action takes place (lots of class videos etc). And can give you a good feel for my classes :)
My adult ballet classes run via a ‘term’ structure. I don’t offer trial classes or casual classes. Term 1 will run from 6 January to 15 March (although some classes don’t start until 30 Jan/1 Feb) - details are in info pack. Enrolments are now open.
I do, however, run one Absolute Beginner ‘introduction to ballet’ Workshop each term. This is separate to my Term classes and can be booked here.
To enrol, please email me at zara@kwanstudio.com.au so that I can first send you the Term 1 information pack. The information pack is very detailed and is likely to answer any questions you may have!
In-studio classes are held at 225 Swan Street, Richmond.
IN-STUDIO (RICHMOND) (TERM COMMITMENT ONLY)
All classes (except for Pointe + PBT) are available to join via livestream.
Monday 6pm - Easier-Intermediate Ballet
Monday 7pm - Intermediate Ballet
Monday 8pm - Pointe
Tuesday 6pm - Beginner Ballet
Tuesday 7pm - Intermediate Ballet
Tuesday 8pm - Pointe
Wednesday 5.30pm - Stretch + PBT
Wednesday 6.30pm - Easier-Intermediate Ballet
Wednesday 7.30pm - Beginner Ballet
Thursday 12pm - Easier-Intermediate Ballet
Thursday 1pm - Beginner Ballet
Thursday 6.30pm - Plus Size Beginner Ballet
Saturday 12pm - Beginner Ballet
Saturday 1pm - Stretch + PBT
Saturday 2pm - Easier-Intermediate Ballet
ONLINE COURSES (NO TERM COMMITMENT REQUIRED)
1. Absolute Beginner ‘basics 101 + glossary of steps’ video tutorials
2. Absolute Beginner 'learn at your own pace' online course
3. Experienced Beginner/Intermediate video tutorials - pirouettes, corner turns, petit allegro + grand allegro
4. Beautiful arms + upper body online course
These online courses can be purchased on my website via the button below.
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About me
I trained full-time at the Australian Ballet School (ABS) under the guidance of Irina Konstantinova, Lisa Pavane, Tang Xiuyun and Wang Jiahong.
During my 4 years at ABS, I had the privilege to perform in Swan Lake Act II, in Leigh Rowles' Nutcracker, Coppélia and in Morning Melodies. I also had the opportunity to extra with the Australian Ballet.
However, instead of completing my studies at ABS, I decided to move into law. I hold a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts (Chinese, French) from La Trobe University. Over a 5-year period, I worked as a commercial litigation and intellectual property lawyer at both global and boutique law firms (K&L Gates and Aptum), and also served as associate to the honourable Associate Justice Efthim at the Supreme Court of Victoria.
In 2021, I came full circle and returned to my first love, ballet. As well as running my own adult ballet classes, I have taught ballet to children at the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet and SCIMM Dance. I have completed my teacher training for junior levels under the Ballet Conservatoire syllabus (Russian Vaganova) and am also a qualified teacher for Progressing Ballet Technique (ballet-specific strength conditioning method). I regularly engage in continuing professional development, and have attended the Royal Ballet School x Australian Ballet School’s teacher training seminars, as well as teacher training with Runqiao Du.
I am passionate about teaching ballet to adults, and bring well-rounded and varied life experience to my teaching! After many years away from ballet, I have very muchly rekindled my love for ballet, and train multiple times a week myself with Adrian Dimitrievitch and Sakura Shimizu. I find it meditative and believe everybody should be able to participate in ballet!
If you have any questions, please email me at zara@kwanstudio.com.au or 0434 869 272.
