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 MoreNot a drop-in. A course.
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