Adult Ballet Classes taught by Zara Lim in Richmond and Online
Hi! If you have found me through Google, I recommend heading to my Instagram @zaramlim as that is where most of the action takes place. And can give you a good feel for my classes :)
My adult ballet classes (both in-studio and zoom) run via a ‘term’ structure, with the exception of zoom class recordings, which are also available to purchase on the website week-by-week.
Term 3 will run from 27 May to 3 August. Enrolments will open on 29 April. Please email me at zara@kwanstudio.com.au if you would like to be sent the Draft information pack and enrolment form for Term 3.
In-studio classes are held at 225 Swan Street, Richmond.
IN-STUDIO (RICHMOND) (TERM COMMITMENT ONLY)
Monday 6-7pm - Experienced Beginner/Easier-Intermediate Ballet
Monday 7-8pm - Intermediate Ballet
Monday 8-9pm - Pointe
Tuesday 6-7pm - Absolute Beginner/Experienced Beginner Ballet
Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm - Experienced Beginner/Easier-Intermediate Ballet
Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm - Absolute Beginner/Experienced Beginner Ballet
Saturday 12-1pm - Absolute Beginner/Experienced Beginner Ballet
Saturday 1-2pm - Stretch + Body Conditioning (Progressing Ballet Technique method)
Saturday 2-3pm - Experienced Beginner/Easier-Intermediate Ballet
ZOOM ONLINE (LIVE) (TERM COMMITMENT ONLY) (RECORDINGS AVAILABLE)
Tuesday 7.15-8.15pm - Experienced Beginner/Easier-Intermediate Ballet
Wednesday 5.15-6.15pm - Stretch + Body Conditioning (Progressing Ballet Technique method)
ONLINE COURSES (NO TERM COMMITMENT REQUIRED)
1. Absolute Beginner 'learn at your own pace' online course
2. Experienced Beginner/Intermediate video tutorials - pirouettes, corner turns, petit allegro + grand allegro
3. Zoom class recordings
4. Beautiful arms + upper body online course
These online courses can be purchased on my website via the button below.
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About me
I trained full-time at the Australian Ballet School (ABS) under the guidance of Irina Konstantinova, Lisa Pavane, Tang Xiuyun and Wang Jiahong.
During my 4 years at ABS, I had the privilege to perform in Swan Lake Act II, in Leigh Rowles' Nutcracker, Coppélia and in Morning Melodies. I also had the opportunity to extra with the Australian Ballet.
However, instead of completing my studies at ABS, I decided to move into law. I hold a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts (Chinese, French) from La Trobe University. Over a 5-year period, I worked as a commercial litigation and intellectual property lawyer at both global and boutique law firms (K&L Gates and Aptum), and also served as associate to the honourable Associate Justice Efthim at the Supreme Court of Victoria.
In 2021, I came full circle and returned to my first love, ballet. As well as running my own adult ballet classes, I have taught ballet to children since 2022, first at the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet under director Christine Walsh AM, which is now Australian Academy of Classical Ballet, under directors Jenna Roberts and Joe Caley. I have completed my teacher training for junior levels under the Ballet Conservatoire syllabus (Russian Vaganova) and am also a qualified teacher for Progressing Ballet Technique (ballet-specific strength conditioning method).
I am passionate about teaching ballet to both adults and children, and bring well-rounded and varied life experience to my teaching! After many years away from ballet, I have very muchly rekindled my love for ballet, and train multiple times a week myself with Adrian Dimitrievitch and Sakura Shimizu. I find it meditative and believe everybody should be able to participate in ballet!
If you have any questions, please email me at zara@kwanstudio.com.au or 0434 869 272.
