“Since I has very little, I had the wish to dance Ballet, but I did not have the courage to ask my parents to do it. After becoming independent at 18 years old, I started looking for dance schools with group classes in times that were compatible with my work schedule. It was a search with little success, so I started having private ballet lessons. I danced for 4 years, including pointe work, but I cannot say I was always happy in class. There were ups and downs, even when I decided to change schools. In both schools, I did not feel like there was a serious approach to adult ballet. The classes were not as focused as the children’s ones. I did not present myself there as a non-binary person because I did not feel comfortable doing so. I was always afraid to be mocked. Last year I found Miss Inês’ STUDIO B project and I exposed my gender to her from the very beginning. She was very inclusive and I felt safe to practice ballet regardless of my gender, age or body shape. There is still a struggle to be a non-binary ballet dancer, but ballet is a part of me now and I carry on fighting for it.”

— Matias

“Ballet classes with Miss Inês are absolutely amazing. She goes through the exercises with us, making sure to explain not only the main concepts but also interesting details. Miss Inês also offers individual feedback, so we can each improve our movements and develop technique. Studio B provides a great platform for adult ballet that is for everyone while integrating us in an incredible community where we get to share our experiences with each other and discuss all things ballet!”

— Sara

“Having online ballet classes for beginners as an adult felt like a mission impossible. With Studio B it is a dream come true! I can see my body improving week after week. It always brings a smile to my face when the class ends and all of my beautiful colleagues really form the most amazing community.”

— Lúcia

“Studio B is the absolute best! I had never done ballet in my life and just after one class, I became addicted!!! Class days quickly became my favourite moments of the week. I achieved things I thought I would never be able to make! Not the frappés though… Yet! Thank you Miss Inês for making the happiest and wholesome ballet classes! We’re all very happy ballerinas!”

— Madalena

“In the last 10 years, I have searched everywhere for Ballet classes for adults at a price I could pay. Because I could not find any, I ended up trying to compensate for the lack of physical exercise with other activities. What a mistake! Luckily I found Inês. Since then, I got the opportunity to be 14 years old again and to feel my body stronger, more agile and elegant. The community that Inês created is a bonus - my colleagues make me feel like anything is possible which, nowadays, is the most incredible feeling. Thank you.”

— Maria

"I'd been wanting to try ballet for years but I was always afraid that I was too old to start and that I would not be good enough... So I did jazz for a long time and dipped my toe in contemporary but never came close to ballet, although it was what I really love to try. Fast forward to a few months ago when I came across Studio B on Instagram, followed the page for a while until finally, I sent a message to enrol myself in the beginners class! Miss Inês was lovely from the start and although the class was online, I was still nervous in my first class... All of the nervousness disappeared along with the class, Miss Inês is super sweet and the kindest teacher I have ever had and gives great feedback for us to improve our form. All of the students are also lovely. I finally found a place where I'm just not afraid to try ballet but also feel comfortable and happy! Thank you Miss Inês to create this amazing community that Studio B is."

— Rita