Est. 2014 · Cardiff & Newport
Real Ballet Training.
For Adults. At Every Level.
Structured courses. Clear progression. A welcoming studio where adults learn ballet properly — Cardiff & Newport
✦ NEW: Introduction 8-Week Programme — Perfect for complete beginners. Next cohort starting soon.
Learn MoreMore than a class. A journey of progress, week by week.
Adult Ballet Wales is the only organisation in Wales dedicated exclusively to adult ballet. Founded in 2014 by professional dancer and ISTD Fellow Daisuke Miura, we run structured 8-week courses and ongoing classes with a clear progression pathway — so you always know where you are, and where you're headed. Informal atmosphere. Serious training.
Our StoryWhat Makes ABW Different
Structured. Organised. Informal.
Course-Based Learning
8-week courses, not drop-ins. Join a cohort, learn together, and make real progress.
A Clear Pathway
Introduction → Beginners → Foundation → Improvers → Intermediate → Pointe. No guesswork.
Adults Only, Always
Every class, every level — adults only. Built around how adult bodies and minds learn.
Expert-Led
Led by qualified ballet teachers.
Our Teaching Method
The RISE Method
Everything we teach at ABW is built on the RISE method — the framework Daisuke developed specifically for adult ballet learners.
R
Repeat
Master each movement through structured repetition — the foundation of real technique.
I
Integrate
Connect steps into combinations, building muscle memory and coordination.
S
Strengthen
Build the physical strength and control ballet demands, at your own pace.
E
Express
Bring it all together — technique becomes artistry.
Find Your Class
What Our Students Say
“I started at 45 with no experience whatsoever. The structure of the courses made everything feel completely achievable.”
— Sarah M., Introduction Course
“I finally found a class that actually teaches you. Every week I understand something new.”
— Rachel T., Foundation Level
“It's serious training delivered in the most relaxed, supportive environment. I never felt out of place.”
— Emma K., Beginners Course
“The progression is so clear. I know exactly where I am and where I'm heading.”
— Jo P., Improvers
“Daisuke genuinely knows how adult bodies learn. I've improved more in six months than I thought possible.”
— Helen W., Pointe Course
Where We Dance
The Foundations of Ballet
At ABW, we break ballet down to its essential building blocks — making technique clear, accessible, and genuinely enjoyable for adult learners.
Positions of the Feet
Classical Form
Pas de Bourrée
Sauté