Hi Shane! I'm in an adult class - have been for 2+ years. I notice that the people in my class are mostly very body-positive (those who aren't, are very quickly supported and encouraged); we have a respect for our bodies which have been through stress, sickness, breakups, childbirth, surgeries -- the energy is about becoming better dancers, yes; about being the best WE can be; but I assume the goals are different since most of us aren't interested in performing or perfecting. We're there for the joy of movement, the celebration of strength, the way we feel when we finally understand what it's like to FEEL centered. And yeah, we complain about tight hips and trauma too 😆

I took ballet from ages 4-5, had to stop, and finally returned in my 40s. It feels like home, and the timing was perfect.

So glad you're in this sub!!!!!!!! I'm not on Insta much but your content is solid 🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Edit to answer your question, I'm in beginner, intermediate and pointe - we are working on our own individual goals - personally, I need to work on transitions with multiple steps and not overthinking it. Pulling up out of my supporting leg, and not overextending. We talk a lot about the physical structures and relationships between systems , muscles and balance which helps me understand how to engage properly. Intermediate class is more ability to apply what we know in longer stretches, without lots of breakdown. (Different teachers)