The Ageless Dancer Ballet Barre for Older Adults Starts at Dance Museum

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Dance hosts The Ageless Dancer Ballet Barre class for older adults, offered by Mary Anne Fantauzzi, beginning Aug. 17. 

The class was previously offered via Zoom to over 100 participants in spring and will return for two more Zoom sessions 2-3 p.m. on Mondays from galleries within the National Museum of Dance.

The Ageless Dancer Ballet Barre class teaches classical ballet technique designed for participants ages 50-plus. The class will use a chair or ballet barre for support. Participants will remain standing throughout the class to promote core stabilization and balance. Ballet slippers or split sole sneakers and fitness attire are recommended.

Session 1: Aug. 17 – Oct. 5 (no class Sept. 7 or 28), six classes via Zoom. Cost: $30 for six classes.

Session 2: Oct. 19 – Nov.  30 (no class Nov. 23, six classes via Zoom. Cost: $30 for six classes.

Payment can be made via PayPal at www.nationalmuseumofdance.org/calendar, or by mailing a check to the National Museum of Dance at 99 South Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

For questions and to register, please contact Mary Anne Fantauzzi at tours@dancemuseum.org.