Learn the foundations of ballet from the comfort of your own home


Learning ballet as a beginner can feel overwhelming. You might think, “Do I need to be flexible? Do I need special equipment? Can I even do this at my age?” Traditional classes can be intimidating, fast-paced, or inconvenient to fit into your busy schedule.

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.

That’s why we created The Ultimate Beginners Ballet Course—to eliminate the guesswork and provide you with a clear, step-by-step path to success. 


The only beginners course you'll need


The Essentials

We will discuss posture, arm positions, feet positions, turnout, what you'll need to have for a ballet class, mindset, how to count music and all the essential ballet vocabulary.


Warm up, stretching & strengthening

We'll learn how to effectively warm-up, increase flexibility and build strength.



Master basic barre work

We will break down the execution of all the barre exercises, we will do a full routine with music having two hands on the barre and a full routine with one hand on the barre. 


Center work

we will discuss how to transition to centre work and do a full routine with music in the centre.


Let's jump

In the last section of the course, we will talk about the principles of jumping. We will break down a few basic jumps and do a small practice routine with music. 



Comprehensive

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

Accessible

Designed for absolute beginners, no prior experience or fancy equipment required—just your enthusiasm

Transformative

From hesitant first steps to confident movement, watch your skills and confidence grow with every lesson

Take a look inside the course

  Introduction
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  Module 1 - Fundamentals of ballet
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  Module 2 - Warm-up, stretching & strengthening
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  Module 3 - Counting: the secret language of ballet dancers
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  Module 4 - Ballet terminology
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  Module 5 - Breakdown of barre exercises
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  Module 6 - Full practice barre with two hands and with music
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  Module 7 - full practice barre with 1 hand on the barre and with music
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  Module 8 - Center work: Full combinations with music
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  Module 9 - Introduction to jumps
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  Module 10 - Practice routine for jumps with music
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  Congratulations, you've mastered the basics of ballet!
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Your first step into the world of ballet starts here

Rediscover your body through the art of ballet



Who is Christina?

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. Christina’s mission is to help you discover the joy, confidence, and strength that ballet can bring to your life.

She's also currently in the process of obtaining a fitness and nutrition coach certification.

Ballet for beginners, made simple


This course was designed for you whether you're a complete beginner who's never stepped foot in a ballet studio and have no knowledge of ballet at all.


An adult learner because it’s never too late to start ballet. Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 50s or beyond, this course provides a low-pressure, supportive way to build grace and strength at your own pace.


Returning to ballet and haven’t danced in years? This is a great way to refresh your fundamentals and rebuild confidence.

Student spotlight


‘’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.’’

N. Carrusca


''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.''

E. Gyori


''With Christinas support I was able to improve tremendously within a short period of time. I am developing a beautiful, clean technique, even as an adult beginner.''

I. Kasperowitsch


''Christinas passion for ballet is super inspiring and uplifting. She's genuinely excited to teach and share the beauty of ballet with her students. She makes each class feel accessible and enjoyable. The lessons are clear, structured and focus on building a solid foundation of ballet technique.''

R. Hyvonen