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The ONLY  Ballet Foundations Course You'll Ever Need

Build or re-build a rock-solid ballet foundation, no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you’re brand new to ballet or have been taking classes but feel like things still don’t quite make sense, this course gives you the clarity, structure and confidence you’ve been missing.

Learn from home with 70+ step-by-step videos you can repeat anytime, with lifetime access.

If you want to finally understand ballet on a deeper level, this is for you.

 

Comprehensive

Every foundational concept, technique and term you need to build a solid ballet base, all in one place.

Accessible

Perfect for true beginners and those who’ve danced before but want to go back to basics with proper guidance.

Transformative

You’ll feel the difference in your strength, alignment and confidence, both at the barre and in the centre.

The ONLY Ballet Foundations Course You'll Ever Need

Build or re-build a rock-solid ballet foundation, no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you’re brand new to ballet or have been taking classes but feel like things still don’t quite make sense, this course gives you the clarity, structure and confidence you’ve been missing.

Learn from home with 70+ step-by-step videos you can repeat anytime, with lifetime access.

If you want to finally understand ballet on a deeper level, this is for you.

Comprehensive

Every foundational concept, technique and term you need to build a solid ballet base, all in one place.

Accessible

Perfect for true beginners and those who’ve danced before but want to go back to basics with proper guidance.

Transformative

You’ll feel the difference in your strength, alignment and confidence, both at the barre and in the centre.

The ONLY Ballet Foundations Course You'll Ever Need

Build or re-build a rock-solid ballet foundation, no matter where you’re starting from. Whether you’re brand new to ballet or have been taking classes but feel like things still don’t quite make sense, this course gives you the clarity, structure and confidence you’ve been missing.

Learn from home with 70+ step-by-step videos you can repeat anytime, with lifetime access.

If you want to finally understand ballet on a deeper level, this is for you.

Comprehensive

Every foundational concept, technique and term you need to build a solid ballet base, all in one place.

Accessible

Perfect for true beginners and those who’ve danced before but want to go back to basics with proper guidance.

Transformative

You’ll feel the difference in your strength, alignment and confidence, both at the barre and in the centre.

What are you waiting for?

Start your ballet journey today with Christina, former professional ballet dancer of the Estonian National Ballet. Join 100+ happy students transforming their ballet technique and artistry.

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You don’t need years of training or a perfect body to dance beautifully. You just need the right guidance, step by step.

 

You don’t need years of training or a perfect body to dance beautifully. You just need the right guidance, step by step.

 

Ballet Can Feel Overwhelming But You Don't Have To Figure It Out Alone.

Learning ballet can feel overwhelming. You might think, “Am I doing this correctly?  Why do my movements feel messy and unstable? Will I ever get better?'' Traditional classes can be intimidating and rushed, especially if you're craving a deeper understanding.

But here’s the truth, ballet isn’t just for professionals or the young. It’s for anyone who’s ready to build strength and experience the joy of dance.

This course gives you a clear, step-by-step path through all the fundamentals, so you can feel capable, confident and in control of your technique.

 

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Ballet Can Feel Overwhelming But You Don't Have To Figure It Out Alone.

Learning ballet can feel overwhelming. You might think, “Am I doing this correctly?  Why do my movements feel messy and unstable? Will I ever get better?'' Traditional classes can be intimidating and rushed, especially if you're craving a deeper understanding.

But here’s the truth, ballet isn’t just for professionals or the young. It’s for anyone who’s ready to build strength and experience the joy of dance.

This course gives you a clear, step-by-step path through all the fundamentals, so you can feel capable, confident and in control of your technique.

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Learn all the fundamentals of ballet safely.

Every concept and movement is broken down with clarity so you finally understand how and why things work.

 

Build strength, flexibility and confidence.

The lessons are designed for dancers who want to feel capable, aligned and in control of their bodies.

Train anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

Repeat lessons as many times as you need, revisit the details and let your technique grow with you.

Learn all the fundamentals of ballet safely.

Every concept and movement is broken down with clarity so you finally understand how and why things work.

Build strength, flexibility and confidence.

The lessons are designed for dancers who want to feel capable, aligned and in control of their bodies.

Train anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

Repeat lessons as many times as you need, revisit the details and let your technique grow with you.

Get to know your teacher.

Christina is a former professional ballerina with a passion for teaching and sharing the beauty of ballet. Christina began her journey at the age of 10, training at Tallinn Ballet School. She graduated in 2011 and joined the Estonian National Ballet where she performed professionally until 2023.

After her career on stage, Christina transitioned to teaching, eager to pass on her knowledge and love for ballet. In February 2024, she founded Face the Barre, combining online and in-person coaching to make ballet accessible to dancers of all levels. She's now worked with over 100 dancers of all levels.

She's also a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, so everything you need in a full rounded ballet teacher.

Get to know your teacher.

Christina is a former professional ballerina, she began her journey at the age of 10, training at Tallinn Ballet School. She graduated in 2011 and joined the Estonian National Ballet where she performed professionally until 2023.

After her career, Christina transitioned to teaching, eager to pass on her knowledge and love for ballet. In February 2024, she founded Face the Barre, combining online and in-person coaching to make ballet accessible to everyone. She's now worked with over 100 dancers of all levels.

She's also a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, so everything you need in a full rounded ballet teacher.

The Ultimate Beginners Ballet Course

  1. Welcome to the course!

    1 lesson
    1. Welcome to the Ultimate Beginners Ballet Course

  2. Module 1 - The Fundamentals of Ballet

    7 lessons
    1. What you'll need to get started
    2. Working hard vs working smart
    3. Lesson 1 - Posture in ballet
    4. Lesson 2 - Arm positions in ballet
    5. Lesson 3 - Feet positions in ballet
    6. Lesson 4 - Turnout in ballet
    7. Lesson 5 - Supporting leg vs working leg

  3. Module 2 - Warm-up, stretching & strengthening

    4 lessons
    1. Importance of warm-up in ballet
    2. Lesson 6 - How to structure your warm-up
    3. Lesson 7 - Stretching
    4. Lesson 8 - Strengthening

  4. Module 3 - Counting: the secret language of ballet dancers

    3 lessons
    1. Lesson 9 - Counting in ballet
    2. Essential ballet vocabulary
    3. Ballet Vocabulary Quiz

  5. Module 5 - Breakdown of barre exercises

    11 lessons
    1. Lesson 10 - Pliés
    2. Lesson 11 - Tendus
    3. Lesson 12 - How to correctly point your feet
    4. Lesson 13 - Jetés
    5. Lesson 14 - Rond de jambe
    6. Lesson 15 - Battement fondu
    7. Lesson 16 - Battement frappé
    8. Lesson 17 - Battement développé
    9. Lesson 18 - Grand battements
    10. Extra lesson 19 - Rond de jambe en l'air
    11. Extra lesson 20 - Petit battement

  6. Module 6 - Full practice barre with two hands and with music

    14 lessons
    1. Lesson 21 - Pliés
    2. Lesson 22 - Tendu from 1st position
    3. Lesson 23 - Tendu from 5th position
    4. Lesson 24 - Quicker tendu
    5. Lesson 25 - Jeté from 5th position
    6. Lesson 26 - Quicker jeté
    7. Lesson 27 - Rond de jambe combination
    8. Lesson 28 - Fondu combination
    9. Lesson 29 - Frappé combination
    10. Lesson 30 - Battement développé combination
    11. Lesson 31 - Grand battement
    12. Lesson 32 - Calf raises
    13. Lesson 33 - Extra combination: rond de jambe en l'air
    14. Lesson 34 - Extra combination: petit battement

  7. Module 7 - full practice barre with 1 hand on the barre and with music

    13 lessons
    1. Lesson 35 - Plié combination
    2. Lesson 36 - Plié combination part 2
    3. Lesson 37 - Tendu from 1st position
    4. Lesson 38 - Tendu from 5th position
    5. Lesson 39 - Quicker tendu combination
    6. Lesson 40 - Jeté combination
    7. Lesson 41 - Rond de jambe combination
    8. Lesson 42 - Fondu combination
    9. Lesson 43 - Frappé combination
    10. Lesson 44 - Adagio combination part 1 (relevés)
    11. Lesson 45 - Adagio combination (part 2)
    12. Lesson 46 - Grand battement combination
    13. Lesson 47 - Calf raises

  8. Module 8 - Center work: Full combinations with music

    9 lessons
    1. Introduction to center work
    2. Lesson 48 - Port de bras combination
    3. Lesson 49 - Plié combination
    4. Lesson 50 - 1st tendu combination
    5. Lesson 51 - Tendu in croisé
    6. Lesson 52 - Tendu in effacé
    7. Lesson 53 - Jeté combination
    8. Lesson 54 - Relevé combination
    9. Lesson 55 - Final port de bras - let's dance!

  9. Module 9 - Introduction to jumps

    4 lessons
    1. Lesson 56 - The principles of jumping
    2. Lesson 57 - Sautés
    3. Lesson 58 - Soubresaut
    4. Lesson 59 - Changement

  10. Module 10 - Practice routine for jumps with music

    3 lessons
    1. Lesson 60 - Sauté combination
    2. Lesson 61 - Soubresaut and changement combination
    3. Congratulations, you've mastered the basics of ballet!

The Ultimate Beginners Ballet Course

  1. Welcome to the course!

    1 lesson
    1. Welcome to the Ultimate Beginners Ballet Course

  2. Module 1 - The Fundamentals of Ballet

    7 lessons
    1. What you'll need to get started
    2. Working hard vs working smart
    3. Lesson 1 - Posture in ballet
    4. Lesson 2 - Arm positions in ballet
    5. Lesson 3 - Feet positions in ballet
    6. Lesson 4 - Turnout in ballet
    7. Lesson 5 - Supporting leg vs working leg

  3. Module 2 - Warm-up, stretching & strengthening

    4 lessons
    1. Importance of warm-up in ballet
    2. Lesson 6 - How to structure your warm-up
    3. Lesson 7 - Stretching
    4. Lesson 8 - Strengthening

  4. Module 3 - Counting: the secret language of ballet dancers

    3 lessons
    1. Lesson 9 - Counting in ballet
    2. Essential ballet vocabulary
    3. Ballet Vocabulary Quiz

  5. Module 5 - Breakdown of barre exercises

    11 lessons
    1. Lesson 10 - Pliés
    2. Lesson 11 - Tendus
    3. Lesson 12 - How to correctly point your feet
    4. Lesson 13 - Jetés
    5. Lesson 14 - Rond de jambe
    6. Lesson 15 - Battement fondu
    7. Lesson 16 - Battement frappé
    8. Lesson 17 - Battement développé
    9. Lesson 18 - Grand battements
    10. Extra lesson 19 - Rond de jambe en l'air
    11. Extra lesson 20 - Petit battement

  6. Module 6 - Full practice barre with two hands and with music

    14 lessons
    1. Lesson 21 - Pliés
    2. Lesson 22 - Tendu from 1st position
    3. Lesson 23 - Tendu from 5th position
    4. Lesson 24 - Quicker tendu
    5. Lesson 25 - Jeté from 5th position
    6. Lesson 26 - Quicker jeté
    7. Lesson 27 - Rond de jambe combination
    8. Lesson 28 - Fondu combination
    9. Lesson 29 - Frappé combination
    10. Lesson 30 - Battement développé combination
    11. Lesson 31 - Grand battement
    12. Lesson 32 - Calf raises
    13. Lesson 33 - Extra combination: rond de jambe en l'air
    14. Lesson 34 - Extra combination: petit battement

  7. Module 7 - full practice barre with 1 hand on the barre and with music

    13 lessons
    1. Lesson 35 - Plié combination
    2. Lesson 36 - Plié combination part 2
    3. Lesson 37 - Tendu from 1st position
    4. Lesson 38 - Tendu from 5th position
    5. Lesson 39 - Quicker tendu combination
    6. Lesson 40 - Jeté combination
    7. Lesson 41 - Rond de jambe combination
    8. Lesson 42 - Fondu combination
    9. Lesson 43 - Frappé combination
    10. Lesson 44 - Adagio combination part 1 (relevés)
    11. Lesson 45 - Adagio combination (part 2)
    12. Lesson 46 - Grand battement combination
    13. Lesson 47 - Calf raises

  8. Module 8 - Center work: Full combinations with music

    9 lessons
    1. Introduction to center work
    2. Lesson 48 - Port de bras combination
    3. Lesson 49 - Plié combination
    4. Lesson 50 - 1st tendu combination
    5. Lesson 51 - Tendu in croisé
    6. Lesson 52 - Tendu in effacé
    7. Lesson 53 - Jeté combination
    8. Lesson 54 - Relevé combination
    9. Lesson 55 - Final port de bras - let's dance!

  9. Module 9 - Introduction to jumps

    4 lessons
    1. Lesson 56 - The principles of jumping
    2. Lesson 57 - Sautés
    3. Lesson 58 - Soubresaut
    4. Lesson 59 - Changement

  10. Module 10 - Practice routine for jumps with music

    3 lessons
    1. Lesson 60 - Sauté combination
    2. Lesson 61 - Soubresaut and changement combination
    3. Congratulations, you've mastered the basics of ballet!

Your Transformation Begins The Moment You Commit To Your Foundations.

Imagine yourself six months from now... stronger, more graceful and finally dancing with confidence. The progress you’re hoping for is absolutely possible.

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Your Transformation Begins The Moment You Commit To Your Foundations.

Imagine yourself six months from now... stronger, more graceful and finally dancing with confidence. The progress you’re hoping for is absolutely possible.

Start Dancing Today

Feel confident walking into any class.

Instead of second-guessing yourself or worrying if you “look silly,” you’ll know the basics, understand how to use your body and feel confident.

Finally understand what to practice and why.

No more guessing or copying random tutorials. You’ll have a clear path that makes ballet simple, structured and easy to follow.

Start dancing beautifully, no matter your age.

With the right guidance, you’ll unlock the artistry and elegance of ballet in a way that feels expressive, empowering and deeply rewarding.

Feel confident walking into any class.

Instead of second-guessing yourself or worrying if you “look silly,” you’ll know the basics, understand how to use your body and feel confident.

Finally understand what to practice and why.

No more guessing or copying random tutorials. You’ll have a clear path that makes ballet simple, structured and easy to follow.

Start dancing beautifully, no matter your age.

With the right guidance, you’ll unlock the artistry and elegance of ballet in a way that feels expressive, empowering, and deeply rewarding.

N. Carrusca

Christina has been amazing at helping me enjoy this beautiful art form again, build my confidence, work with my body, my rhythm and my old injuries. She’s always patient and respectful.

E. Gyori

Christina's classes are everything I've been looking for. Very professional, yet we are progressing with a pace suitable for me. She is kind, caring and a very knowledgeable ballet teacher.

R. Harada

I began working with Christina during summer 2024 and I have to say it's one of my most memorable experiences. Before class, I'm always excited because she always finds a solution to any problem I have.

Common Questions From Dancers 

Every Dancer Started Somewhere. This Is Your Beginning. 

There really is no better time to start than today. You'll never feel alone during this process, I'll be your personal guide plus you'll get free access to my ballet community where you can share your wins, make new friends and get inspired.

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