Individual classes are $28. Purchase a class package and save! Ten classes are $260 and five classes are $135. A recurring package of 4 classes is also available for $110/month.
Classes are scheduled on a drop-in basis to accommodate the busyness of NYC life! Please note expiration dates and that class packages are non-refundable.
Do I need ballet experience to attend?
You do not need any ballet experience to participate in the Actual Beginner Adult Ballet Series that meets at 6pm Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Please note that the classes are in a series and build as the series progresses. The series renews each semester.
Ballet classes meeting at 7pm Tuesdays and 6pm and 7pm Thursdays DO require prior experience with ballet technique. Please see the Adult Ballet page for more details. If it has been a year or more since you have taken ballet class, please consider starting with the Actual Beginner Adult Ballet Series classes.
How do I get to the studio? Is there an elevator?
Tuesday and Wednesday classes meet at 440 Lafayette Street.
Please buzz "Playwrights" upon arrival. You MUST be buzzed in the door by "Playwrights" to have access to the 4th floor via the elevator. If the elevator doesn't work, please try to buzz at the door again. I apologize for the inconvenience, but there is no other way.
Thursday classes meet at Ripley Grier Studios at 520 8th Ave on floor 16. Please bring your ID for entry to the building and reach out to your instructor if you are having trouble accessing the space.
What should I wear for class?
Ballet clothing is not required! Wear something that you like to move in. A leotard, tights, ballet skirt, leggings, gym shorts... the most important thing is that you feel confident and comfortable!
Socks or ballet slippers are perfect footwear. If you opt for socks, please wear non-grip ones so that your feet do not get stuck to the floor.
Restrooms are available at our studio location should you need to change before class.
How early can I arrive?
We will do our absolute best to begin on time, so plan on arriving within 10 minutes of the class start to ensure that you have enough time to sign in, change and get settled.
Should I bring anything else?
We recommend bringing a water bottle to hydrate throughout class. Ballet class can be surprisingly sweaty!
We also ask that you bring a spirit of exploration and willingness to try new things to class. When learning new skills, it is common to feel uncoordinated or confused. Please ask questions and be open to discovering what your body is capable of in this discipline. The classroom is a safe space filled with encouragement.
What's your cancellation policy?
You can cancel your group class reservation at any point up to 24 hours before the class start time. If you cancel within 24 hours, you will not receive a class credit back to your account.
If you need to reschedule a class, please cancel your existing reservation and choose a new class time from your portal. If you are having trouble, please follow this link to access the Arketa Student Help Center.
I joined the waitlist for a class, now what?
You will be notified no later than 75 minutes before the class start time if a space opens up and you have been enrolled in class. (If you are on the waitlist for a 6pm class and a space opens up, you will know by 4:45pm if you have a spot in class. If you do not make it off of the waitlist, your class credit will be returned to your account for use booking a future class.
If you can no longer attend a class you are on the waitlist for, please cancel your reservation 24 hours before the start time of that class. The cancellation policy applies to all reservation types.