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7 Reasons A Ballet Class Is the Perfect Mother’s Day Gift

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  • The OBT Collection

    Dance Company: Oregon Ballet Theatre

    The OBT Collection
    Patricia Reser Center for the Arts 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, United States
    Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on...
  • The OBT Collection

    Dance Company: Oregon Ballet Theatre

    The OBT Collection
    Patricia Reser Center for the Arts 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton, OR, United States
    Our season’s grand finale is a trove of discovery—a collection of bold West Coast voices pushing ballet into uncharted territory. San Francisco Ballet’s Davide Occhipinti bends light into motion, while OBT’s own Lauren Flower crafts movement that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls. Dani Rowe embarks on...
Give the gift of dance, movement, community, and creativity

Mother’s Day is fast-approaching, but don’t panic. We’ve got a gift idea that will take only a few clicks to purchase but will keep on giving all year round: Adult Ballet Classes!

1. A Creative & Fun Oasis

Between work, errands, and housework, the adult world doesn’t always allow for creativity—and moms are always supporting the creative endeavors of everyone else instead of their own. So give her a space where she can have some fun herself and nurture her inner artist. 

2. Reliable Quality—No AI Trickery Here

It’s becoming harder to determine if a product you are purchasing online is genuine—or if your eyes are being fooled by an AI-generated image. But adult ballet classes are often taught by company members or professional teachers, meaning their quality is second to none. 

3. A Gift That Keeps On Giving

Flowers or chocolates may only last a few days, but with a multi-class pass, adult ballet is a gift that can keep on giving through the year. 

4. Flexibility—In More Ways Than One

Adult ballet classes can easily fit into your mom’s schedule. Pay class by class or with a multi-week pass; then she has the flexibility to miss a week if she needs to. And some classes are even offered via Zoom, making them easy to fit into a busy schedule. 

5. Good for the Body, Good for the Mind

Adult ballet classes are offered for a range of levels—from beginner to advanced, and from fully able to those with more limited movement abilities—making them a great complement to any other fitness routines. And the physical and mental health benefits of dance have been widely proven, with dance improving your flexibility, balance, and cognition.

Learn more about ballet’s health benefits here >> 

6. Join the Best Community

Adult Ballet is a great place to make new friends or deepen your connection with your current ones! 

7. Something to Share

The most meaningful gift is always time spent together, so why not join your mom at the barre and take adult ballet classes together. 

Adult Dance Classes at Our Partners

Live elsewhere? Check your local ballet company’s website for class schedules, pricing, and more. 

Featured Image: Adult Ballet at Boston Ballet. Photo by Brooke Trisolini. 

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