Portland Ballet

The Pre-Professional Division is designed for students who are looking to join a professional dance company or to continue their studies by pursuing a Ballet Degree in college, and is accepted by audition for dancers preparing for college programs or a professional career.

The Senior Division provides strong technical and artistic training for teens in an environment that allows for maximum growth and achievement, offering ballet, pointe and pre-pointe, adjunct classes, and performance opportunities.

The Junior Division will help students ages 7-12 build the strength and understanding necessary for long-term success as both dancers and well-rounded individuals, focusing on structured levels for developing proper ballet technique.

Beginner and intermediate Teen/Adult Drop-In classes are proudly offered for members of our community who may be new, or returning, to ballet, providing an accessible way to engage with the art form.

The Young Dancer Division is a stepping stone into classical ballet training for students ages 3-7, introducing children to music, movement, and rhythm in a fun and nurturing setting.

A ballet class offered as part of the community division programming, welcoming all members of the community to participate and learn.

A community division class designed for babies and their caregivers to experience movement and rhythm together in a fun and nurturing setting.

These open classes offer instruction for adults and teenagers who wish to learn ballet and improve their technique, as well as those who are looking to dance for fun and fitness. They are available within the community division and for teen/adult drop-in.

This is a true beginner ballet class designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of ballet technique and movement within the community division programming at Portland School of Ballet.

This class is designed for seniors with limited mobility and structured for those who would take class from a seated position or with mobility aids such as canes or walkers. More than just an exercise class, our senior dancers will experience the benefits of stretching and strengthening in a studio designed for dance and the impact of gentle movement supported by music to maximize the brain body connection and find more ways to connect with and express themselves. Senior Stretch classes are 45-minutes in length.

Young Men’s Class will be taught by Pre-Professional Division Director Sabir Yapparov, and will focus on building strength and agility as well as a fostering a sense of camaraderie. Emphasis will be placed on building coordination for jumps and turns and strengthening the core and upper body in preparation for partnering. This class is intended for students in Portland School of Ballet’s Pre-Professional Division, Senior Division, or Junior Division Level 4 or their equivalents ages 10+.

Portland School of Ballet is proud to offer instruction to adults and teenagers who wish to learn ballet and improve their technique, as well as those who look to dance for fun and fitness.

The Pre-Professional Division classes are part of the Year End Showcase.

The Senior Division classes are part of the Year End Showcase.

The Junior Division classes are part of the Year End Showcase.

Spring Pre-Ballet classes are part of the Year End Showcase.

Community Ballet is a free group class for children ages 7-12. Portland Ballet and Portland Youth Dance have partnered to provide free beginner-level ballet classes to children in need in the Greater Portland area. Classes incorporate technique, stretching, musicality, and choreography.

Parents and Caregivers have fun and engage with their children (ages 1-3) and each other through dance, rhythms and music. Designed to inspire movement through observation, dance and creative exploration, these classes focus on engaging children to find expression through movement.

Parents and Caregivers have fun and engage with their children (ages 1-3) and each other through dance, rhythms and music. Designed to inspire movement through observation, dance and creative exploration, these classes focus on engaging children to find expression through movement.

Portland School of Ballet is proud to offer instruction to adults and teenagers who wish to learn ballet and improve their technique, as well as those who are looking to dance for fun and fitness.

Portland School of Ballet is proud to offer instruction to adults and teenagers who wish to learn ballet and improve their technique, as well as those who look to dance for fun and fitness.

Portland School of Ballet is proud to offer instruction to adults and teenagers who wish to learn ballet and improve their technique, as well as those who are looking to dance for fun and fitness.

NEW - Teen Open Class (Beginner/Intermediate). Portland School of Ballet is proud to offer instruction to adults and teenagers who wish to learn ballet and improve their technique, as well as those who are looking to dance for fun and fitness.

Focuses on gross motor skills through creative and expressive exercise, and building an appreciation for dance and proper studio behavior.

Continues the focus on posture and ballet positions, as well as coordination, musicality, and age-appropriate stretching and strengthening. Spring Session Pre-Ballet Classes participate in the Year End Showcase in May.

Portland School of Ballet is proud to offer instruction to adults and teenagers who wish to learn ballet and improve their technique, as well as those who look to dance for fun and fitness.

Focuses on building the foundation of proper posture and coordination, musicality and movement, and age-appropriate stretching and strengthening. Spring Session Pre-Ballet Classes participate in the Year End Showcase in May.

A specialized summer intensive program focusing on pre-pointe training for dancers looking to develop the necessary strength and technique for pointe work.

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 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.

We encourage interested dancers to sign up for Monday night’s Beginner Open Class if Ballet Essentials is full! Both classes are perfect for beginners or those who may have had ballet/dance training previously and are returning to the dance. We can’t wait to see you in the studio! 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 Open Classes or Portland School of Ballet's Senior Division (PSB). Students may also re-enroll for the next session of Ballet Essentials.

A comprehensive summer intensive program designed for serious dancers seeking in-depth training and development during the summer months.

Summer Camps are offered for ages 3-11, providing a fun and engaging introduction to dance and movement during the summer break.