All-Levels Ballet Class

Movement, Freedom, and Joy — Rooted in Neurological Safety.

Sundays | 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM (90-minute-ish session)

Location: Triskelion Arts (Doug Studio) | 106 Calyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222 (Greenpoint)

Single Drop-In Rate: $26

Join a Cohort Series — Help Build Our Community

Commit to a 5- or 6-week block to secure your spot, build consistency, and progress alongside the same supportive group. Save $4 per class. Have to miss a class? Don’t worry, each series allows for one rollover class.

• Early Summer Cohort ($110) — June 21 – July 26
  (5 Classes / No class July 12)

• Late Summer Cohort ($110) — Aug 2 – Aug 30
  (5 Classes)

• Fall Cohort ($110)— Sept 13 – Oct 25
  (5 Classes / No class Sept 6, Oct 4, Oct 11)

• Join Late Fall Cohort ($132) — Nov 1 – Dec 13
  (6 Classes / No class Nov 29)

A Different Kind of Ballet Class

Move beyond the rigid, intimidating atmosphere of traditional ballet class. Whether you are an adult stepping up to the barre for the very first time (using our sturdy studio chairs as “barres” for support), a former dancer looking for a healthy, fun, and supportive environment to come back to ballet after years away, or a professional dancer seeking a refined, biomechanical perspective to make your daily practice more sustainable, this class is designed for you. In class, we cultivate a sense of curiosity, exploration, and play, encouraging each dancer to move in ways that feel good to their unique body. Everyone can dance, and everyone can do ballet!

We strip away high-pressure aesthetic expectations and focus entirely on the brilliant mechanics and joy of movement, helping you shed old, restrictive habits so you can connect with dance in a way that feels genuinely good. To ensure everyone gets dedicated guidance (to your level of comfort), class is limited to 9 students.

Led by former American Ballet Theatre dancer and National Ballet of Canada Soloist Daniel Mantei, this weekly all-levels class blends classic ballet technique with functional movement and kinesiology. We focus deeply on natural alignment, joint ease, and nervous system comfort—ensuring that moving beautifully also feels profoundly good in your body.

• Zero Judgment: A warm, affirming, and inclusive space for all bodies and experience levels. Leave the stress of the week behind and reconnect with a sense of vibrant energy, emotional ease, and community.

• Smarter Mechanics: Bolster your natural movement quality for more efficiency and expression, while learning to support your joints and build true sustainability.

Complete 2026 Class Schedule

Launch Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026

This class runs for a total of 21 select Sundays throughout 2026. To respect your weekend planning, please note the specific holiday and studio recess dates below where class will not be held.

June

• Class Dates: June 21, June 28 (Class begins June 21)

July

• Class Dates: July 5, July 19, July 26

• No Class: July 12 (Studio Recess)

August

• Class Dates: Aug 2, Aug 9, Aug 16, Aug 23, Aug 30 (Class held every Sunday)

September

• Class Dates: Sept 13, Sept 20, Sept 27

• No Class: Sept 6 (Labor Day Weekend)

October

• Class Dates: Oct 18, Oct 25

• No Class: Oct 4 & Oct 11 (Studio Recess)

November

• Class Dates: Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22

• No Class: Nov 29 (Thanksgiving Weekend)

December

• Class Dates: Dec 6, Dec 13

• No Class: Dec 20 & Dec 27 (Winter Break)

Class Logistics & Location

Triskelion Arts is a gorgeous, sunlit studio that is one flight of stairs up, located in Greenpoint, just a short walk from the Nassau Ave G or the Bedford L station.

• Where: Triskelion Arts (106 Calyer St). Doug Studio ( upstairs and to the left)

• What to Wear: Anything you can comfortably move in. Athletic wear, leggings, socks, or traditional ballet slippers are all perfectly welcome. Please no street shoes on the studio floor

• Arrival: The studio is available starting at 10 am so you can settle your body into the space and warmup a bit before we begin at 10:15 AM.

Looking for Individual Integration?

If you are recovering from an injury, preparing for an audition, or prefer a highly tailored 1-on-1 environment, Daniel also offers private coaching slots and clinical neuro-focused bodywork at his private studio. [Click here to explore Private Ballet Coaching Sessions.]