About Ballet Gothenburg
Ballet Gothenburg, a community ballet studio, was conceived in 2018 out of the simple desire to share the art of ballet with adults dancers wishing to come back to the barre after many years or for the very first time.
It is a place for adult dancers to feel at home, welcome, seen, and taken as seriously as any other ballet student. It is also a place for those just curious what ballet is about or looking for a fun way to exercise. Ballet is for any age, any body type, anyone wanting or wiling to learn. It is never ever too late to begin or begin again.
Our mission is to offer classes in a warm, welcoming, and safe environment. All classes are taught in English.
Don’t live in Sweden? Join us on Zoom! Many students progress more quickly online with access to all of our classes.
Founder, Director & Teacher
Lori, founder of Ballet Gothenburg, teaches with a love and deep respect for the art. She took a break from dance in her 20’s to become a Registered Nurse, dancing between night shifts in the hospital. 20 years later, she came back to ballet full time through teaching. Her passion as a nurse influences her work as a teacher in promoting a holistic approach through the joy of movement.
Born and raised in the U.S., she has had the privilege to study with amazing American master teachers including John Clifford (School of American Ballet), Dena Abergel (School of American Ballet), Lynne Charles (English National Ballet School), and Michael Cusumano (Joffrey Ballet). She trained Pre-Professionally with the Ailey School, New York City, has trained in American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum and with The Royal Ballet School in London’s Inspire Teacher Training.
She understands the joy, uncertainty, and challenges of beginning ballet as an adult as her first ballet class was at the age of 14 in an adult ballet class with all levels. She had to sink before swimming and kept it up until she made it. Her determination took her to NYC where she was accepted into Ailey School’s Pre Professional Program. It is out of her own journey, her passion for teaching adult beginners began. She loves the passion and intention that her adult ballet students show up with in each and every class. Her own passion is seeing them develop and take huge leaps in their ballet journey. Follow her blog here as she asks the professionals the burning questions.
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul”
-Martha Graham
