Open Adult Ballet Class

We invite you to dance with us!

The Ballet Academy of the Vienna State Opera is offering Open Adult Ballet Classes. Classes are for beginner- and intermediate-level dancers 18+ years who have taken ballet before and have a foundation in ballet terminology, class structure, and basic steps. Come prepared to dance, learn, and have fun!

The training session is led by various ballet teachers and accompanied by live piano music. Please wear ballet slippers/soft shoes (no pointe shoes), class-appropriate attire and bring your own water bottle. Changing rooms and showers are not available.

The studio will be open from 2.30 pm. 

The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 24 people.

Where: Ballet Academy of the Vienna State Opera, Nureyev Studio (ground floor), Goethegasse 1 (Hanuschhof), 1010 Wien

Place

Vienna State Opera – World-Renowned Stage for Opera and Ballet in the Heart of Vienna

The Vienna State Opera is one of the world's leading opera houses and a cultural landmark of Austria. Located prominently in the heart of Vienna, along the famous Ringstrasse, it offers outstanding opera productions featuring international stars and a renowned ballet ensemble.

Since its grand opening in 1869, the Vienna State Opera has been synonymous with musical excellence, artistic perfection, and an extensive repertoire ranging from operatic classics to contemporary works. Each season, it stages more than 300 performances, including world-famous operas such as Mozart’s "The Magic Flute", Verdi’s "La Traviata", and Puccini’s "Tosca".

Alongside its acclaimed opera productions, the Vienna State Opera is also home to the celebrated Vienna State Ballet, renowned for both classical and contemporary dance performances. The annual Vienna Opera Ball is a prestigious social event with international prominence.

Getting There by Public Transport

Subway:

• Lines U1, U2, U4 – Karlsplatz station, direct access

• Lines 1, 2, D, 62, 71 – Oper/Karlsplatz stop

• Line 59A – Oper stop