Archway to Ballet
An at home beginner ballet & fitness course
Learn 30 beginning ballet steps and concepts through small, logical, and safe fitness progressions, gaining motivation and inspiration along your journey.
If you've ever felt you’ve had to battle a fire. Use it. Burn everything down, build anew, and rise.
Hear the promo:
“Archway to Ballet is a beginner-level online ballet fitness program designed specifically for adults. The program emphasizes that ballet can benefit both the physical and mental well-being of adults, offering a way to improve balance, flexibility, and cognitive function. Created by a dance instructor who herself experienced life changes, the program features bite-sized training modules, gamified learning with redeemable points, and a focus on building self-esteem and confidence. The program aims to make ballet accessible to anyone, regardless of previous experience or access to traditional classes.”
Set your soul on fire, and burn down every notion that keeps you feeling unhappy or stuck, and build a new pathway to a door that remains open. An archway. A strong foundation.
Embrace a new way to learn ballet, unlike any you have experienced before. This eight module course, designed with the complete novice in mind, is anything but boring. No jumping or sitting on the floor is required and the course is designed specifically for small spaces. Includes easy to follow descriptions, logical progressions, a variety of classes, plenty of inspiration, supporting materials, and fun surprises!
You will amaze yourself with what you will accomplish on your own schedule with this online beginning ballet and fitness journey. Incorporate these new movements, motivations, and inspirations into your daily routine to move more freely and easily, pursue a long time goal, or grasp a childhood dream. This course is for you if you've ever felt a fire has cruelly altered your reality into destruction. Use it. Burn it down, build anew, rise.
“Dance isn’t just about the steps…”
Archway to Ballet contains over 5 hours of instruction and mini exercises, 2 hours and 45 minutes of class time, over 30 ballet steps and concepts taught, 8 fun missions , 3 easter eggs hidden within, and 1 original ballet rap video written, recorded, and produced by me. I TOLD you this course was different!
What’s Included
Modules and Trainings
Logical and bite sized progressions dance you through 8 modules with various trainings. I’m with you every step of the way!
Supporting Materials
Additional supporting modules provide mini workouts, full length dance classes, a glossary and fun missions.
Motivation and Gamification
Workout, but make it fun! Pep talks, a student forum, gamified content, and redeem points for real prizes! (Physical and tangible prizes are only available to US based students at this time.)
You’re not too late, you haven’t missed out, and you absolutely deserve to take time for yourself.
Whether you are looking for an at home fitness routine that fits your needs and schedule, or you’d like to experience the joy and freedom of ballet for the first time, I believe you’ll find as much passion in Archway to Ballet, as I have had in creating it for you.
Redeem Your Points
Dandelion & Opal courses are different. With hidden surprises and games, you will also earn points for taking actionable steps and progressing. Watch trainings, practice exercises, and complete missions to earn redeemable points. (Physical and tangible prizes are only available to US based students at this time.)
Hi! I’m Nicolyn
With a Bachelor of the Arts in Dance, over 20 years of experience teaching and coaching, and nearly twice as many years performing, I have met students of every age, and at every stage. I created Dandelion & Opal to be something powerful and groundbreaking. There’s a dance studio teaching children on every corner of “anytown” USA, but adults, especially adult beginners, are a vastly underserved demographic. While teaching in a traditional dance studio, a courageous group of dance moms put their trust in me to lead them from sitting in the lobby watching their kids, to dancing on stage WITH their kids. Their growing confidence, and joy was what I desired to share with the world. Whether you are looking for an at home fitness routine to suit your needs and schedule, or you’d like to experience the joy and freedom of dancing for the first time, I hope you’ll find as much passion in Archway to Ballet, as I have had in creating and teaching it.
The Archway Story
This course is for anyone facing huge challenges, or small challenges. This course is for fitness, well being, mental health, motivation, longevity and fun!
A few years back, I found myself facing unbearable loss and devastation. It seemed in a single cruel and fleeting moment, a figurative fire burned down my entire world. I had to start all over again. That fire may have changed my present, but I used it to build a new archway for my future. From a blank slate, and from the ashes, I rebuilt a new pathway.
I wanted to deliver a dance and fitness solution, just as I had in the traditional studio setting, for adults who could not attend traditional classes in person due to logistics, lack of confidence, or other. I wanted to bring joy to those that so passionately wanted to dance, like I passionately needed to teach it.
I was put here, to teach to the whole student, not just the dancer.
This course is for anyone who has ever faced adversity, felt a fire has cruelly changed the face of their reality, and is looking to rise from those ashes. This course is a statement to use the fire to your advantage. Take the rubble and rebuild the pathway to a new future that you want.
What my students have to say...
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"After taking this course I feel less stressed. I accomplished something just for me. As a Mom I am always trying to balance everything in life and this was a gift to myself. "
Christine, FL
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"I felt a mix of hope and accomplishment after completing it. I have more confidence, feel emotionally lighter, and can see tangible improvement in my mindset and movement. The course stands out due to its unique structure, allowing me to pace myself and truly absorb each module rather than rushing through it."
Jessica, TN
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"The lessons are so easy to follow and Ms. Nicolyn's step by step guidance made everything click. Anyone can learn ballet by following these lessons taught by her. "
Nicole, FL
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"This course engages your body and mind in a new way that will keep you coming back for more. And as an added bonus the course includes motivational and inspirational quotes that will set you on a positive path for your day."
Jenny, FL
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"I had always wanted to learn ballet, and Archway to Ballet was exactly the course I needed to get started.
Martha, CA
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"After growing up in dance studios, I was pleased to feel that I can get just as much out of an online course from home as in the studio and it felt like the teacher was right there with me."
Kelli, FL
FAQs
How long can I access the course?
You have active access to the course for as long as you need. Inactive students who have not logged into the course for a year, will be suspended from the course. Just send an email to request full access to your account.
Do I need special equipment?
No! You can use anything secure and stable in place of a ballet barre, with ample space to move surrounding. Suggestions for equipment alternatives, proper attire, and safe flooring are discussed.
Can I repeat lessons?
Absolutely! You can access trainings as many times and for as long as you need. Just navigate to the “all trainings” menu and you can find all of your modules and trainings in one place.
I don’t have any ballet experience. Can I still take this course?
No experience? This course was created just for you! If you can stand, bend your knees, and point and flex your foot, this course is for you. Ballet can be a low impact and fun way to improve functional fitness and health. No jumping, turning, or sitting on the floor is required.
How much time should I dedicate to this daily?
Most trainings are less than 10 minutes, and are short and easy to follow to encourage daily action. Repetition is key. Listen to your body. Take the time you need to correctly learn safe and proper technique.
I don’t have access to a large space. Can I do this course?
Created in my home, for your home, this course is small space friendly, and designed specifically for at home participation.
Step through the Archway today for $250