OPEN CLASSES FOR TEENS/ADULTS
Portland School of Ballet is proud to offer instruction to adults and teenagers ages 16+ who wish to learn ballet and improve their technique, as well as students looking to dance for fun and fitness. These classes are taught with the same dedication and structure as the lessons for our year-round students, but the atmosphere is more relaxed to meet the needs of the recreational dancer. Please note: we are located in Portland, Maine. Sign up for Drop-In Classes below.
Open Class Schedule -
Intermediate Drop-In Class - Tuesdays: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Beginner Drop-In Class - Wednesdays: 6:30pm-8:00pm (Beginners may also take a 5-week session of Ballet Essentials, listed below)
Intermediate/Advanced Drop-In Class - Thursdays: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Contact office@portlandballet.org for additional drop-in class offerings for advanced/professional dancers or teens ages 11+
Registration is required! Please sign up early if you are planning to attend a class. In the event that there are less than 3 students signed up for class, class will be canceled 3 hours prior to the scheduled start time. In the event of a cancellation: Anyone who is signed up will be notified by email, so please check your email prior to leaving for class. If a class is not available for signup, it is full or has been canceled.
Cancelation policy: No refund will be issued if your reservation is canceled within 24 hours of the class start time. In the case of illness, please contact office@portlandballet.org prior to your class start time. If you cancel more than 24 hours before the class start time, you will automatically be issued a refund. If you are a no-show for class, you cannot receive a refund after the fact or reschedule a missed class.
Ballet Essentials (True Beginner Class)
Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm, 5-week sessions
Fall Session 2: October 21-November 18, 6:30pm-7:30pm - Register
Fall Session 3: November 25-December 30, 6:30pm-7:30pm (No class Dec. 16) - Register
Winter Session 1: January 6-February 3, 6:30pm-7:30pm - Register
Winter Session 2: February 24-March 4, 6:30pm-7:30pm - Registration Opens January 2025
Winter & Spring Sessions will meet on Monday evenings. Dates coming soon!
Ballet Essentials is a 5-week group class for beginner ballet students - no experience required. This class is intended for Teen and Adult beginner students to learn ballet basics in order to move into our Beginner/Intermediate drop-in classes (Open Classes) or Portland School of Ballet's Senior Division (PSB). Students may also re-enroll for the next session of Ballet Essentials.
Attire: Please plan to wear clothes that are comfortable and do not restrict movement (ie: leggings, t-shirt or tank top, loose-fitting shorts). Canvas ballet shoes are highly recommended. Socks are acceptable in place of ballet shoes but may be more slippery
Registration for the full 5- week session is required for Ballet Essentials. Tuition: $65.
When/How should I arrive for class?
- Students should come with their hair done and full dance attire already on (excluding ballet shoes), wearing outerwear on top. We do have a changing room available. We recommend arriving about 15 minutes prior to the start of class.
- Please minimize what you bring into the studio. Preferably, pack all your things in one large bag. While a water fountain is available, we recommend bringing a water bottle.
- If you are arriving late to class, please wait at the door for the instructor to wave you in at an appropriate time.
Questions? Email us at office@portlandballet.org
Health & Safety Agreement
To keep myself and the community safe:
I will not come to class if I am sick
I agree that Portland Ballet can use my email address to contact me about important class schedule- and other Portland School of Ballet updates. I understand that I can unsubscribe from such notices at any time.
I hereby certify that I/my child is in good health and capable of participating in Portland Ballet's class(es). I hereby release and forever discharge Portland Ballet of and from any and all claims, demands, rights or cause of action of whatsoever kind or nature, arising from, or by reason of, any and all known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen bodily or personal injuries and the consequences thereof.
