JOIN THE BEST BALLET STUDIO IN BELGIUM NOW

JOYFUL GROWTH THROUGH BALLET

At Ballet Workout in Belgium, we offer exclusive children’s classes that will help your child develop at the highest level. Our ballet classes promote essential values such as discipline, cleanliness, personal care and responsibility. We emphasise concentration, diligence and perseverance, and set clear goals for maximum satisfaction and excellent results.

In our sophisticated cultural environment, with classical music, beautiful costumes and professional choreography, we help children not only develop their dance skills but also cultivate a refined taste and elegance.

We offer a unique learning experience for children that goes beyond just dancing:

Professional Teachers

Our classes, taught by professional dancers with teacher certification, strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve concentration and memory through carefully designed choreography.

SELF-CONFIDENCE

With us, children build self-confidence by achieving dance goals and performing on stage. They also develop important social skills through cooperation and teamwork within our close-knit community.

CREATIVE EXPRESSION

We offer children the chance to express themselves through movement and music. Moreover, they develop stage skills and overcome stage fright by participating in our professional performances.

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Diploma in ballet, choreography and event organisation
Worked as a dancer in Japan, Russia, Georgia, Belgium and UAE
Toured in the Soviet Union as first soloist and also as first soloist with Arev Baghdasaryan Dance Company
Prima ballerina with the Military Dance Company of Caucasus
Director and choreographer of ballet performance ‘Lentagala’ Opera of Antwerp
Director and choreographer of ballet performance ‘The Four Seasons’ Bourla Schouwburg
Director and choreographer of ballet performance ‘Gala Concert’ Het Paleis
Danced more than 2.000 performances
Choreographer for Music for Life
Master classes in Moscow and Dubai
Successfully prepares children for auditions in professional dance schools for more than 20 years

CLASS HOURS SCHOOL YEAR 2024-25

Location: Meirbrug 1, 2000 Antwerp

PRE-BALLET (3-4 YEARS)

4Wednesday: 13:00 - 15:00
Saturday: 13:00 - 14:00

GROUP 1 (4-6 YEARS)

Wednesday: 14:00 - 15:00
Saturday: 14:00 - 15:00

GROUP 2 (7-9 YEARS)

Wednesday: 15:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 15:00 - 16:00

GROUP 3 (9-12 YEARS)

Wednesday: 16:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 12:00 - 13:00

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Ever since I’ve stepped for the first time with my daughter in the ballet studio, I liked the vibe and was immediately won over by the atmosphere. As time went by, my instincts were proven right by the impressive results and the positive impact on my daughter and the other girls attending the ballet classes. Four years later, even though in the meantime we’ve moved outside the city, I still beat the traffic twice a week to take my daughter to Ballet Workout, because the quality of the classes is unbeatable...

I'm not gonna lie, ballet isn't easy to learn. Our 5-year-old daughter didn't love it at first, but over time, she's made incredible progress. Now she looks forward to performing every year, and this year it was at the Opera House! If you're looking for a real ballet school, this is the one.

Congratulations Tatevik and Olga for organising a great show and an unforgettable experience for us and our kids!

We are very satisfied with Ballet Workout. Our little daughter has been dancing there for a year now and she really enjoys it. Professional supervision in a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended!

REGISTER FOR TRIAL CLASS

Register your child now for our trial lessons which take place in June and September. During the trial lesson, an audition will take place where the teacher will assess your child’s skills. Children without experience are also welcome. Each class offers fun and growth, culminating in an annual performance.

RECENT SHOWS

Our ballet school annually organizes breathtaking shows at prestigious venues, giving our talented students the opportunity to present choreography in beautiful professional costumes. These shows are a real crowd pleaser and attract not only parents but also enthusiasts from different countries. Our reputation has now grown far beyond Belgium. Year after year, people from Germany, Luxembourg, Russia and several other countries come specially to Antwerp to witness these extraordinary ballet performances.

SPRING GALA 2024 - OPERA ANTWERP

BOURLA STADSSCHOUWBURG

GROTE MARKT ANTWERP

MEMBERSHIP FEE

€15 for trial lesson, payable in cash before class.

2 lessons per week full year Sep-June €900 subscription + €80 uniform + €15 insurance = €995

The uniform consists of a ballet suit, tights, a ballet skirt and shoes. Payment must be made in one go.

FAQ

What should my child wear for the first class?

Your child should be comfortable and therefore able to move around. For a trial class, stretch trousers, a top and socks are sufficient, but for further classes, a ballet uniform is mandatory, which you can purchase during our classes. Please make sure to bring a bottle of water for your child.

Can my child join later in the year?

Yes, your child can join later in the year, but we recommend starting in September so that your child can fully keep up with the lessons and the group dynamic is maintained. The teacher will assess during this trial lesson whether joining in the middle of the year is possible.

My child only speaks English, is that a problem?

No, because we have many children from international schools. Still, ballet is about body language and the children learn quickly to understand the teacher. If necessary, we also help them in English and translate.

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Pointes 🩰✨

Designed for those with prior ballet experience, our Pointes class helps develop beautiful foot arches and teaches basic pointe technique.

You’ll learn how to dance en pointe, turning lifelong dreams into reality.

While intense, this class is both beautiful and enjoyable.

Join us every Saturday at 12:00. Book a spot through the link in bio 💫

Ballet is a wonderful way for kids to build confidence, coordination, and creativity 🩰

Ready to see your child shine? ✨ Register now for our trial lessons which take place in September.

Register through the link in bio.

Entering the room with this energy 🩰✨

Saturday Pointes class by @tatevik_mkrtoumian

✨🩰 Guest instructor alert 🩰✨

We are excited to announce that Sander Blommaert will be joining our studio as a guest instructor this August.

@sanderblommaert

Join him on :

- Thursday, August 15 at 19:00
- Friday, August 16 at 19:00
- Saturday, August 17 at 12:00

Sander is a professional ballet dancer with a remarkable background and a deep passion for teaching. Originally from Belgium, Sander started dancing in Bruges at the tender age of 4.

His exceptional talent and dedication led him to the Royal Ballet School in London at just 15 years old.

As dancer with the prestigious Royal Ballet, Sander performed in numerous standout roles, showcasing his technical prowess and artistic expression.

Now, he has been pursuing his other passion: teaching dance. Sander runs his own successful ballet studio in Birmingham, where he continues to inspire and shape the next generation of dancers.

Sander’s classes are an inspiring experience for dancers of all levels. His teaching style emphasizes the importance of strong technique, musicality, and the joy of dance.

Join us in welcoming Sander Blommaert to our studio this August. Book your spot through the link in bio (ballet.trainin.app). ✨

Private lessons can also be arranged by emailing info@balletworkout.be.

Introducing : Barre

Classical barre to sculpt your body.
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Pull up you body, learn the basics of ballet, and get a pulled up body through small and big movements all set on piano music. ⁠
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Expect lots of small-range movements that get you deep into the burn and make you sweat. It’s a full body intense workout. It’ll transform your physique resulting in a toned and lean body with long sculptured muscles all while developing flexibility and a strong core.

Join us for Barre every Monday and Wednesday at 19:00 ✨🩰

Ballet is more than just dance; it’s a form of storytelling 🩰

Our classes encourage kids to express themselves through movement and creativity.

Register your child now for our trial lessons which take place in September.

Register through our website. Link in bio ✨

A sneak peek into our Stretching class. See you this week? ✨🩰

Thursday - 20:00 by Charlotte

Saturday - 11:00 by Tatevik

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TATEVIK MKRTOUMIAN

Tatevik Mkrtoumian is a professional ballerina and starts to dance ballet at the age of 5 in Russia. At this age she already participates and wins prestigious prizes at various Russian ballet competitions. As both of her parents are professional ballet dancers, Tatevik inherited the passion for ballet. Meanwhile at age 7 she moves to Belgium together with her family. She was the first girl to be accepted into the Royal Ballet School of Antwerp without audition.

After graduation she receives an invitation to join to the biggest Estonian Theatre, theatre Vanemuine. Then just a few weeks later she earns her first solo part and dances there for 5 years as a professional ballerina. Consequently she tours with the company to Finland, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Belgium and many other countries. Additionally, she also danced in productions of Ballet of Flanders, VTM (television), international dance festivals… Next to classical ballet Tatevik has a broad experience in other forms of art, including musicals, drama, opera, jazz dance, flamenco, modern dance, experimental dance and contemporary dance.

Within her dance career she performed over 600 shows all over the world. Furthermore she also frequently dances ballet master pieces, including: Fairyqueen, Carmen, La Dolce Vita, Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Raymonda, Thriller, Kreutzwald Meets Dance, New Years Jazz, Nutkracker, Beauty and the Beast, Giselle, Nuud, Casanova, Mary Poppins, Edit Piaf, Abba, Petrushka, The Sleeping Beauty, Mowgli, Kevade, Orpheus, Losbus Lesk, In Memoriam, La Bayadère, Le Corsaire, Incontro, Il Ballo, la givotentu, l’amore, Vision of Energy, Who Cares!, Don Quixote, Giselle, Bolero, Esmeralda, Swanlake, Oneigin.

Many ballet critics from all over the world wrote positive reviews about her dancing skills and talent as a ballerina, including: Kultuur, Tartueks Press, Der Neue Merker and Tartu Postimees.

Her Vision

Tatevik’s dream is to make the audience feel the pleasure of dancing when she is on stage. After she returned to Belgium she started a ballet studio where she teaches everyone to dance ballet and experience the benefits of this beautiful art. Eventually she realizes that the methods for teaching professionals were unfit for adult beginners ballet. As a result she then developed her own method and shaped it into a ballet method for beginner adults. Furthermore with this method every adult can learn classical ballet, get physically fit, flexible and enjoy the pleasure of dance without any prior experience required. Tatevik teaches Ballet Workout, stretching class and private class.

OLGA MKRTOUMIAN

Children classes

Olga Mkrtoumian is the professional teacher and choreographer of the Ballet Workout for children. We are very pleased to have Olga Mkrtoumian in our ballet school. With her as a teacher we ensure the most professional education for your children.

She learned classical ballet from Lilia Palovna. Lilia Palovna was a dancer from the Mariinsky Theatre in Russia. A historical place where ballets like ‘The Swanlake’ and ‘The Nutcracker’ were made. After graduation Olga danced as a professional dancer in Georgia. She traveled through the whole Soviet Union performing as a soloist. Afterwards she moved to Armenia where she soon became soloist at a famous folklore dance company of Arev Bagdasarian.

After her dancing career Olga decided to share her passion and knowledge with others. Eventually Olga moves to Russia to start teaching ballet. She made choreographies and taught both children and adults. Olga has won many prices at ballet competitions with her students. One of them was the famous “Morning Star,” where her choreography won the first prize. She has also made the choreography and directed shows at the Bourla Theatre and Het Paleis.

Olga has a very professional approach and a lot of experience working with children. The children fall in love with this art through her classes. She stimulates the children’s creativity and at the same time ensures they learn and understand discipline. Olga applies a personalized approach for every child, allowing them to make great progress while still experiencing the joy of dance.

Olga also trains students from the Royal Balletschool of Antwerp and other professionals. On top of that she also prepares young girls for auditions and dance competitions.