Ballet Florida

About

Classes start at age 3 with creative movement and Pre-Primary ballet, progressing through pre-professional levels that include pointe, jazz, tap, modern, contemporary, and acrobatics. Ballet Florida operates as both a nonprofit academy and professional company, with faculty including Juilliard graduates who bring serious classical training to their teaching approach. Your kid can start with beginner classes and advance through structured levels based on skill development rather than just age. The academy uses open enrollment, so you can apply anytime, and they offer scholarships based on talent and financial need. Located in the Community Foundation Building in West Palm Beach, the studio has multiple dance rooms and maintains strict dress code policies by level.

218 Westminster is in the heart of West Palm Beach. This space offers an intimate and creative setting for students, young and old alike, to explore dance in a comfortable setting. Studio showings by the company members will be presented throughout the

Programs (14)

• Pointe

  Class
  Ages 10–18· Paid

  Dancers learn to work on pointe shoes, developing the strength and technique needed for dancing on the tips of their toes. Classes focus on proper pointe technique, barre work en pointe, and center combinations for intermediate to advanced ballet students.

• Intermediate Ballet

  Class
  Ages 9–13· Paid

  Kids work on more advanced ballet technique including complex barre exercises, center adagio, and allegro combinations. Classes focus on developing strength, flexibility, and artistic expression for dancers with several years of experience.

• Pre-Professional Ballet

  Class
  Ages 14–18· Paid

  Advanced dancers train in rigorous classical ballet technique with professional-level expectations and training intensity. The program prepares serious dancers for potential careers in ballet through elite technical and artistic instruction. Admission is selective with placement based on individual development.

• Jazz

  Class
  Ages 6–18· Paid

  Kids learn jazz dance technique including isolations, kicks, turns, and energetic choreography set to contemporary music. Classes emphasize performance quality and personal expression while building technical skills in this popular dance style.

• Artistic Development Program

  Production
  Ages 8–18· Paid

  Dancers participate in a specialized program focused on developing artistic expression and performance skills beyond regular technique classes. The program culminates in performances throughout the year showcasing student progress and artistic growth.

• Private Lessons

  Private Lesson
  Ages 3–18· Paid

  One-on-one dance instruction tailored to your child's specific needs and goals with professional faculty. Private lessons offer personalized attention for dancers who want extra help, advanced training, or preparation for auditions and competitions.

• Acrobatics

  Class
  Ages 6–16· Paid

  Kids learn tumbling skills, handstands, cartwheels, and flexibility training combined with dance elements. Classes build strength and coordination while teaching safe acrobatic techniques that complement their dance training.

• ADULT OPEN CLASSES

  Class
  Ages 18–99· Free

  If you've ever thought about trying ballet as an adult, Ballet Florida's open classes are a great way to jump in without any pressure—they're free, which is awesome! These classes are designed for adults 18 and up, whether you've never done ballet before or you're getting back into it after years away. You'll be learning in their cozy studio space right in the heart of West Palm Beach on Westminster, where the instructors really focus on making it a comfortable, creative environment for everyone. The studio also hosts showings by their company dancers throughout the year, so you get to see what's possible and feel connected to the larger dance community there.

• Contemporary

  Class
  Ages 10–18· Paid

  Advanced dancers combine ballet technique with modern dance elements, focusing on fluid movement and emotional expression. Classes blend classical training with contemporary choreographic styles for experienced dancers looking to expand their movement vocabulary.

• Primary Ballet

  Class
  Ages 6–8· Paid

  Kids learn classical ballet technique with emphasis on proper positioning, basic barre work, and center floor combinations. The curriculum builds on Pre-Primary skills while introducing more structured ballet fundamentals for elementary-age dancers.

• Tap

  Class
  Ages 6–18· Paid

  Kids practice tap dancing fundamentals including shuffles, flaps, time steps, and rhythm patterns using special tap shoes. Classes develop musicality and coordination while learning traditional tap combinations and creative footwork sequences.

• Modern

  Class
  Ages 8–18· Paid

  Dancers explore modern dance technique with floor work, contractions, spirals, and expressive movement quality. Classes emphasize creativity and personal interpretation while building strength and flexibility through contemporary dance training.

• Summer Intensives

  Camp
  Ages 8–18· Paid

  Dancers attend concentrated summer training programs with daily ballet classes, technique workshops, and performance opportunities. The intensive format allows kids to make significant progress in their dance training during the summer break.

• Pre-Primary Ballet

  Class
  Ages 3–5· Paid

  Kids practice basic ballet positions, simple movements, and creative dance games in a structured class designed for the youngest dancers. The program introduces foundational ballet technique through age-appropriate activities for 3-5 year olds. Classes follow a strict uniform policy with specific leotards and dance attire required.