Ballet & Body Conditioning Workshops
SWAN LAKE: FROM POSTURE TO GRACE
A Ballet Body Sculpture Workshop with Former Principal Ballerina Asta Bazeviciute
What if the secret to better posture, more graceful movement and a stronger, more confident body was hidden inside classical ballet?
Ballet is having a moment — and not just on the stage.
More adults are discovering ballet as a powerful form of fitness: a way to improve posture, mobility, coordination, strength and body awareness while developing a more elegant way of moving.
But beautiful ballet movement is not simply about looking graceful. It is technique.
In this exclusive Ballet Body Sculpture workshop, former Principal Ballerina Asta Bazeviciute will take you inside the movement language of Swan Lake, drawing on the classical ballet techniques she herself performed professionally on stage.
You will learn how ballet technique can transform the way you hold and move your body — from the way you stand and walk to the way you use your arms, spine, legs and core.
DURING THE WORKSHOP YOU WILL LEARN:
Ballet Barre
Build the foundations of classical ballet through carefully selected exercises for alignment, coordination, leg strength and mobility.
Posture & Alignment
Learn how dancers create length through the spine, open the upper body and organise the body with precision — rather than simply “pulling your shoulders back”.
Graceful Movement
Discover how the arms, head, eyes and torso work together to create fluid, elegant movement.
Centre Practice
Move away from the barre and apply the technique through simple classical ballet combinations.
Swan Lake Choreography
Learn a beautiful, accessible choreography inspired by the iconic movement vocabulary of Swan Lake — without needing previous ballet experience.
Stretching & Body Awareness
Release stiffness, improve mobility and learn how dancers use controlled stretching and movement to create a longer, more open feeling in the body.
THE BBS APPROACH
This is not a traditional ballet class. And it is not a barre fitness workout.
Ballet Body Sculpture combines the precision of classical ballet with Pilates-based core control, body conditioning, mobility and mindful movement. The objective is not simply to learn steps.
It is to teach your body how to move better.
You will leave with a deeper understanding of your posture, movement patterns and the techniques that dancers use to create strength, control and elegance. And, perhaps most importantly, you will experience what it feels like to move like a ballerina — even if you have never danced ballet before.
WHY LEARN FROM ASTA?
Asta Bazeviciute is a former Principal Ballerina who performed leading roles with internationally recognised ballet companies, including the Lithuanian National Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Dutch National Ballet and English National Ballet.
She has performed Swan Lake multiple times professionally and brings that first-hand stage experience into the workshop.
This is your opportunity to learn not only what ballet dancers do — but the techniques behind how and why they move the way they do.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF YOU WANT TO:
• improve your posture
• feel less stiff and restricted in your movement
• develop better body awareness and coordination
• strengthen your core and legs
• move with greater ease and elegance
• discover ballet as an adult form of fitness
• learn classical ballet without committing to years of traditional training
• experience the artistry of Swan Lake from inside the movement itself
No previous ballet experience is required. Beginners are welcome
A LIMITED OPPORTUNITY
This is a small, intimate workshop designed to allow Asta to give personal attention to the participants and their technique.
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Time: 12.30-14.30
Location: Villa Egli, Hoschgasse 4, 8008 Zurich
Places are limited.
If you have ever watched a ballerina and wondered “How do they move like that?” — this is your opportunity to find out.
Come for Swan Lake.
Leave with better posture, stronger movement and a little more of the ballerina in you.
Ballet Body Sculpture workshops offer an immersive introduction to ballet fitness, body mechanics, movement quality and classical ballet-inspired training.
Here you can learn the detail and precision of our program in order to excel and gain great results in further classes. There is also an opportunity to experience the freedom of movement, dance, ballet choreography, to gain better artistry, expression, confidence and personal development.
No need of previous experience in ballet or dancing is necessary, just the enthusiasm to do something different and to sculpture your body in a graceful way.
Some impressions from our previous workshops