Sticky Buns

An absolute beginner ballet program for adults

“I have no prior ballet training. We jumped right in at the barre and the teacher didn’t even explain the ballet positions.”

You’ve always wanted to do ballet ever since you were little.

But your parents thought you were “too big” and put you in tap or jazz instead. Or they just weren’t able to afford it.

Fast forward to today and you are no longer so little but the dream of doing ballet is still with you.

You might’ve had kids, a family, a career, or trained in other activities and feel that you would be out of place in a ballet class.

Maybe you’d be the oldest, least fit, or most inexperienced compared to the younger and more traditionally “ballet-looking” dancers in class.

But you’ve built up the courage to finally go to an adult ballet class!

There were limited options near you but you still found a studio that offered a beginner class and made sure it was suitable for someone with no experience.

You show up and a few minutes into class the worst-case scenario unfolds. The teacher doesn’t teach basic positions, barre etiquette, or start with simple movements.

You are instantly lost.

Your heart sinks. Just showing up was hard enough already.

Showing up is hard enough already

What if you could show up to any beginner class confident that you knew the basic movements, the vocabulary, and the etiquette?

You could continue struggling and hating every minute of class until you eventually start to pick up the movements, terminology, and etiquette.

You could also try to find another adult class that caters more to absolute beginners but it might not be as closeby or convenient to get to.

What if you could skip months of discouragement or a frustrating search and become studio-ready with a structured program from the convenience of your home?

And learn it from a teacher who takes adults seriously and gives explanations?

That is exactly what you’ll get with the Sticky Buns course.

I went to my first in-person ballet class and it was SO FUN!! I met some other beginners, tried quarter-pirouettes for the first time, and got to dance on a real floor with an actual barre and giant mirror 🥰 I would never have had the confidence to try it before. Thank you so much for opening the door for me!

What do I learn with Sticky Buns?

You’ll learn what to wear from leotards to ballet shoes.

You’ll learn how to understand ballet music.

You’ll learn the vocabulary.

You’ll learn about barre and center.

You’ll get 5 weeks of recorded classes walking through basic movements and combinations.

You’ll learn class etiquette and be able to watch 4 real beginners take their first ballet class.

You’ll even get a taste of some beyond beginner exercises.

And to wrap it all up, you’ll learn a Sugar Plum Fairy variation that builds on everything you’ve learned in the course.

You’ll be more than just studio-ready.

You’ll have the foundation to understand everything that is going on in your local class and actually stick with it!

Broche showed me the ballet basics that gave me the confidence to go to in-person classes.

BASIC

What Absolute Beginners Need to Know

Many beginner ballet classes assume a certain level of pre-existing knowledge.

The teacher may have been a professional dancer and just doesn’t remember having had to learn the super-super basics.

Or there are other students who are more advanced and the compromise is to meet in the middle but that doesn’t help you.

You can save yourself months of discouragement and frustration and just show up to class confident that you can follow along.

Learn all the basics you need to know and more with Sticky Buns:

  • what to wear (shoes, leotards, tights, skirts, etc.)
  • what the different words mean
  • how classes are structured and flow
  • basic arm movements
  • basic leg movements
  • basic turns and combinations
  • how the barre and center work
  • why you face different directions
  • the order of exercises in class
  • 5 weeks of beginner class you can take at home
  • a taste of beyond beginner exercises
BASIC

Tie It All Together with a Variation

Ballet classes often move too quickly and can be overwhelming.

Just knowing the vocabulary and basic movements may not give you all the confidence you need.

But being able to do a simple variation, however imperfectly, will give you the assurance that you know the basics.

You’ll get instructions for 2 basic variations:

Each is traditionally for a specific gender but you can do either or both!

By applying what I’ve learned with Broche Ballet I’ve been able to improve my dancing in-studio by leaps and bounds!

BONUS
CHECKLIST
PLUS

Understand What Your Teacher is Teaching

Checklists and guides

Everybody expects a little child to know absolutely nothing and so child beginner classes start with basics like:

  • how do you stand?
  • how do you put your hand on the barre?
  • how do you point your foot?
  • what do you do in center?
  • what is center?
  • how far apart is second position?

But adult beginner classes launch you right into Plies and Tendus as if simply learning the word will give you an understanding of how it should be done.

Sticky Buns starts at the very beginning and leaves no stone unturned.

We include glossaries, vocabulary checklists, and body position guides to supplement the course videos to help solidify and reinforce the concepts you are learning.

BONUS
PDF
PLUS

What to Ask When You Call the Studio

Call script

Imagine you call your local studio in advance about the beginner class they offer. This studio might even have a great reputation for welcoming beginners.

They assure you that it would be suitable for someone like you.

You show up early, you’re nervous but excited to finally be doing this.

Within a few minutes or a few corrections, you realize that class is moving too quickly and you are already lost.

In some cases, the teacher might even ask you to leave. It sounds cruel but it has happened before.

And the worse part is that they told you to come!

We want you to have a successful first class experience so we’ve included a call or email script with the questions you need to ask to accurately understand what kind of beginner class your studio offers.

BONUS
PDF
PLUS

What to Bring to Your First Class

What to pack for your first ballet class

It is easy to forget or not know what to bring when starting a new routine.

We’ve included a handy checklist of everything you need to bring to your first class from footwear to legwear to snacks.

Just print it out and check off the items you’ve packed and know that you are well prepared!

BONUS
CHEATSHEET
PRO

The Structure of Barre & Center

To the dismay of adult beginners, it is generally not standard that the positions are explicitly taught in adult classes.

It’s more of a “throw you in the water and hope you swim” type of thing.

Sticky Buns is a roadmap with dozens of videos to help you understand barre & center so that you can confidently walk into your first full ballet class.

But it is often helpful to review everything you’ve learned in a written format with illustrations.

That’s why we’ve included a lengthy PDF so that you can easily reference steps, positions at the barre, directions in center, and more!

These explanations are so well done; perfect information density. Not so packed that it’s overwhelming, but packed enough that listening feels like time well used. Julie is the first dance instructor whose lectures do not leave me tuning out or looking for the speed up button.

BONUS
E-BOOK
PRO

Sticky Buns Companion Workbook

Sticky Buns Companion Workbook

Classical Ballet is a magical way to move our bodies to make us look light, free, and graceful.

Like the Sticky Buns program, this companion workbook is designed for the curious but cautious adult learner to take their first of many steps in ballet.

You’ll get checklists, space to write notes, matching exercises, quizzes, and additional content to reinforce the course videos.

And sprinkled across the pages are beautiful pictures and quotes from dancers like you!

You can print it out and write it on it or mark it up on a tablet or computer.

BONUS
LOOKBOOK
PRO

Leotards for Your Body Type Lookbook

You are probably expecting to stand out as a beginner adult in a ballet class.

The other gals might be a few years younger or even 20 years younger.

And they might look gorgeous in their balletcore outfits.

Those outfits might not fit you as well or you are just more practical with regular workout clothes.

But it might still make you feel like a sack of potatoes.

And that makes it harder to stick with going to class.

That’s why we’ve included a lookbook with real adults in leotards that are more flattering for adult body types.

Use it as inspiration or a guide to what you might like to wear.

BONUS
E-BOOK
PRO

Get Inspired by Dancers Like You

You might feel like you are too old, too out of shape, or too inexperienced to be doing ballet.

And you are not alone.

We’ve helped hundreds of dancers just like you reach their dreams of finally doing ballet so we know that you can too!

We also know that the mental hurdles are many but a little inspiration goes a long way.

That’s why we’ve included an e-book with beautiful photos and stories from real dancers like you.

BONUS
PDF
PRO

Be Mentally Prepared for Your 1st Class

Managing your mental health surrounding dance is easier said than done but it is key to sticking with it.

There will be times when you’ll feel out of place or embarrassed.

But you also have a voice in your head saying:

I would really like to keep going because I won’t improve if I quit, right?

Use this PDF of affirmations as a print out or keep it on your phone so you can easily reference it to help you win the battle in your head.

BONUS
PRO

Stay Motivated with a Supportive Community

The internet can be a brutal place.

Anyone can comment on anything and often times they are not very nice to say the least.

They can be experienced dancers who just don’t understand or younger dancers who have nothing better to do.

Sticky Buns Supportive Community

But what if there was a place with adult dancers just like you?

People who may have recently made a midlife transition?

People who are established in their careers and looking to ballet as their next challenge?

Or people who are recently retired?

Or just a group of people who understands your ballet dreams and hobbies?

That’s what you’ll get when you join the members-only Broche community message boards.

Your program is insanely comprehensive - I don’t think anyone out there is doing what you are doing in such an organized, thoughtful and energetic way, BRAVO!

Get started today!

Whether your bun is sticky with hairspray or sticky with sweat, the Sticky Buns course is designed to help you start and actually stick with ballet.

Filled with mindset tips, clear vocabulary instructions, and a step-by-step day-by-day plan, it’s your roadmap to confidently walking into your first full ballet class.

The Broche Guarantee

We believe in the quality and effectiveness of the Sticky Buns program because of dancers like you who have shared their positive or improved in-person ballet class experience with us.

But we want you to feel confident in your purchase and that’s why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.

If, for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with what you get in Sticky Buns within the first 30 days then simply contact us and we will refund your full payment. You do not need to have a reason but anything you can share will be appreciated. We are constantly looking to make Sticky Buns even more effective for future dancers.

Our goal is to ensure that you have a positive and rewarding experience as you learn and grow in your ballet journey. If you find that the course doesn’t meet your expectations, we’re here to help!

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What Broche dancers are saying

The classes here helped me a lot for technique - so I can follow better in group classes
I have learned more from you than I learned in company and even the professional classes I have taken. I learned to do, not the why, and many times not the nuts and bolts. And the site you have created is so vast. I watch all the time and don't begin to scratch the surface! You have invested so much in your teaching. It shows. And it is a precious gift.
I've received more helpful tips and techniques in Broche Ballet classes than I have in the adult open in-studio classes I've attended. Julie always makes the classes fun, interesting, and inspiring. Her ballet classes always leave me in a better mood and are a bright spot in my day!
I am so glad that I found you! What a blessing to be instructed by such a caring, passionate, smart, and awesome teacher. You are a jewel. All of your classes are so very good. There are so so many! Thank you for being available and sharing your gift of dance with all of us.
I've received more helpful tips and techniques in Broche Ballet classes than I have in the adult open in-studio classes I've attended.
You have so many fantastic teaching points, specific to adult ballet dancers. I'm almost to my 4yr mark with ballet. You have clarified so many technique questions. I really love having all of the classes on videos and your music choices are amazing. Honestly, I think you should write a book of helpful hints or better understanding ballet as an adult. You never make us feel like we're late starters. Thank you for sharing your gift of dance! 🩰
I had some skepticism that Broche Ballet would not have anything new, that wasn't already covered for free on YouTube by people like Kathryn Morgan, Claudia Dean, or other popular ballet channels. Even though I've only done a tiny fraction of the Broche Ballet content, it had things I didn't see other places.
I took my mixed level adult studio class yesterday and was feeling a bit discouraged by how little time there is for breakdowns and attention to details. I then decided to practice the Petit Battment and Arabesque Technique Barres this morning on demand, and got such a deep felt sense of how to work with these concepts in my body!
These explanations are so well done; perfect information density. Not so packed that it's overwhelming, but packed enough that listening feels like time well used. Julie is the first dance instructor whose lectures do not leave me tuning out or looking for the speed up button.
I'm French, living in France, I have access to so many ballet classes. But yours are my favorites. Love how you teach, your energy, your kindness. I progress the most with you. I feel the best when I practice with you
Julie is such an amazing teacher who makes ballet so enjoyable too. Everything is explained so well ... and the vibe is always uplifting and encouraging.
You are an AMAZING teacher. You have helped me so much and the attention you give to small details is more than I can get in my studio classes. You have a gift for teaching!
I also just want to say a huge thank you! Having the ability to go en pointe means so much to me and I'm finally accomplishing that! Also your website is literally so good. So so good.
You have so many options, great tips, and explain things in such a way you cannot usually get in a studio.
When I tell people in my in-person studio classes that I am also learning on-line, they sort of smile politely and perhaps skeptically. They don't realize that most of my progress is coming from Broche, not from my studio class!
You have been such an invaluable resource as I come back to dance after 15+ years and your adult-centric pedagogy has helped the form feel that much more inclusive for people like me. Your love of ballet shines through the expansive wealth of resources you share with your students. I just wanted to say thank you so much for making ballet more accessible!
The regular adults Silver Swan classes (for 50+ years) were not providing enough technical detail for me and I was receiving no corrections as the focus, during those classes was mainly on 'keeping fit' and having fun rather than improving classical ballet technique. Then I found Broche at the start of this year and haven't looked back! I am LOVING Broche. No-one else teaches in the way you do Julie.
Practicing at home has absolutely improved my in-studio dancing. When I do an extra barre class from home, my teacher has noticed my technique is better maintained week to week and has helped me improve over time.
One of the things I am most proud of accomplishing thanks to Broche Ballet is going en pointe! This was not something I thought I could do as an adult, and I am so excited to have achieved this dream!
You created a place where I can do ballet with my broken body and extra weight after cancer treatment. And be happy.
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Meet your instructor, Julie

Julie Leung, founder of Broche Ballet, is a passionate advocate for adult ballet dancers, creating a vibrant community where dancers of all ages and skill levels can thrive. With over a decade of experience as a dancer and instructor, Julie blends her technology background with her love for ballet, offering specialized online programs tailored to adult learners, including those aspiring to go en pointe.

Meet your instructor, Julie

Starting ballet at the age of 17, Julie defied expectations, entering the ballet world later than most and dedicating herself to helping other adult starters do the same. After running a successful studio in Colorado, she transitioned Broche Ballet to an online platform, providing access to ballet training and personalized guidance for adult dancers worldwide.

Julie is dedicated to helping her students overcome both mental and physical challenges, from self-doubt to physical limitations, fostering a supportive and encouraging environment. She has helped thousands of dancers fulfill their childhood dreams of ballet and take the bold step of going en pointe.

Julie empowers her students to embrace their passion for ballet at any stage in life, encouraging them to share their stories through performance at the International Adult Ballet Festival, a groundbreaking event that offers adult dancers a platform to express themselves on stage.

Through the Broche Ballet Pointe Program, Broche Magazine, Broche Banter Podcast, and a global community of ballet enthusiasts, Julie continues to innovate in the adult ballet space, helping dancers find their joy and progress safely to pointe work.

Check out this episode of Broche Banter where Julie discusses the challenges of adult open ballet classes:

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