About Us
Founder, The Ballet Lounge
Dance boldly. Laugh often. Find your people.
Ballet Lounge is Vancouver’s modern home for adult ballet and movement. Where strong training, vibrant energy, and genuine connection come together.
We offer progressive classes for beginners, returners, and experienced adult dancers who want real results, clear guidance, and a welcoming community.
Our programming blends classical ballet technique with intelligent conditioning, creating dancers who feel strong, capable, and confident.
Founded in 2016 by award-winning instructor Suzy Kaitman, Ballet Lounge has grown into one of Vancouver’s most recognized adult dance communities.
Suzy has been named Top Fitness Instructor in Canada by IMPACT Magazine (2019, 2021, 2023, 2025) and was Runner-Up for Best Dance Teacher in The Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver (2023).
Ballet Lounge has also been recognized by The Georgia Straight and The Westender for excellence in dance and fitness programming.
More than a class, this is a space to train seriously, laugh loudly, and belong fully.
Dance boldly. Laugh often. Find your people
Ballet Lounge is Vancouver’s modern home for adult ballet and movement. Where strong training, vibrant energy, and genuine connection come together.
We offer progressive classes for beginners, returners, and experienced adult dancers who want real results, clear guidance, and a welcoming community.
Our programming blends classical ballet technique with intelligent conditioning, creating dancers who feel strong, capable, and confident.
Founded in 2016 by award-winning instructor Suzy Kaitman, Ballet Lounge has grown into one of Vancouver’s most recognized adult dance communities.
Suzy has been named Top Fitness Instructor in Canada by IMPACT Magazine (2019, 2021, 2023, 2025) and was Runner-Up for Best Dance Teacher in The Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver (2023).
Ballet Lounge has also been recognized by The Georgia Straight and The Westender for excellence in dance and fitness programming.
More than a class, this is a space to train seriously, laugh loudly, and belong fully.
Ballet Lounge helps adults build confidence through the joy of dance.
We understand that starting or returning to ballet as an adult can feel vulnerable. That’s why we’ve created a space where growth feels structured, supportive, and energizing.
Whether you’re brand new, coming back after years away, or ready to refine your technique, you belong here.
It’s never too late to step into the studio, and feel strong doing it.
Confidence through movement
Strong technical foundations
Sustainable strength & flexibility
Supportive community
Ballet Lounge helps adults build confidence through the joy of dance.
We understand that starting or returning to ballet as an adult can feel vulnerable. That’s why we’ve created a space where growth feels structured, supportive, and energizing.
Whether you’re brand new, coming back after years away, or ready to refine your technique, you belong here.
It’s never too late to step into the studio, and feel strong doing it.
Confidence through movement
Strong technical foundations
Sustainable strength & flexibility
Supportive community
What Clients Say About Us
“I love the concept of the music in the Ballet Fit® classes! I absolutely adore that the community who is positive and accepting. Adult Ballet Beginners are embraced and encouraged as they learn and grow.”
Mary. B,
Vancouver, BC
“Everyone in this Adult Ballet Community are so friendly, and the teachers have a high level of expertise. They pay attention to all the details, and they give us great corrections in order to improve. Most importantly, they are so much fun to work with!!”
Kazuko. A,
Vancouver, BC
“Adult Ballet Classes give me a total workout with side benefits of coordination, brain exercise and grace. To be up for the challenge of pointe work and a conditioning class, shows me how far I’ve come. I’m curious to see how much stronger and balanced I can get!”
Alysoun. M,
Vancouver, BC