Community Division
Portland School of Ballet is proud to expand our offerings through our Community Division Classes. 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 beginner and recreational dancers of all ages. Please note: we are located in Portland, Maine.
Please check PSB Schedule & Policies page for school breaks and holiday closures: portlandballet.org/schedule-policies
Community Ballet (Ages 7-12) — Free Group Class!
A Portland Ballet & Portland Youth Dance Collaboration
Wednesdays, 3:15-4:00pm, 11 week sessions
Winter Session: November 29 to February 28
Spring Session: March 6 to May 22
Community Ballet is a free group class for children ages 7-12. Funded by the Simmons Foundation, 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.
Register today! Click the link HERE (Dancers may join mid-session. Please contact office@portlandballet.org)
Baby & Me (Ages 2-3 with an Adult)
Wednesdays, 9:15-9:45am, 5 week sessions
Winter Session 2: 5 weeks, February 28-March 27 — Register today
Spring Session: 7 weeks, April 3-May 22 (no class April 17) — Register today
Parents and Caregivers have fun and engage with their children (ages 2-3) 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 are expected to attend and participate with their children in this class. (1 adult per child.) *Children must be 2 years old by the first day of class*
Attire for adults: 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. Outside footwear will not be permitted in the studio.
Registration for the full session is required for Baby & Me. Dancers may join mid-session, please contact office@portlandballet.org. Tuition: 5-week session: $50; 7-week session: $70.
Ballet Essentials (True Beginner Class)
Upcoming Sessions:
Winter Session 2: Wednesdays, February 28-March 27, 6:30pm-7:30pm, 5 week session - Register
Spring Sessions: Wednesdays, April 24-May 22, 6:30pm-7:30pm, 5 week session - Register
Summer Session 1: Wednesdays, June 5-July 3, 5:30pm-6:30pm, 5 week session - Register
Summer Session 2: Wednesdays, July 17-August 14, 5:30pm-6:30pm, 5 week session - Register
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: $60.
Ballet Barre with Baby
Fridays, 9:15-9:45am, 5 week sessions
Contact office@portlandballet.org
Parents, Caregivers, and their babies (ages 5 weeks and up) move together to music engaging in gentle, physical exercise using creative dance expression and connection. Participants will be guided through simple exercises, based in ballet, designed to connect or reconnect new parents to their physicality and expression, while being with one’s baby. Participants do not need prior ballet training and should expect to wear their baby in a baby carrier, baby wrap or something similar.
Babies must be at least 5 weeks old as long as they can be worn comfortably and safely in a wrap or carrier. This class will include mild to moderate exercise, so adults should be cleared by a doctor before registering if applicable. (1 adult per child.)
Attire for adults: 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. Outside footwear will not be permitted in the studio.
Registration for the full 5- week session is required for Ballet Barre with Baby. Tuition: $50.
Senior Stretch
Wednesdays, 9:45-10:30am, 5 week sessions
Now booking on-site classes at your facility! Email office@portlandballet.org for more information.
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.
Attire: Please plan to wear clothes that are comfortable and do not restrict movement (ie: leggings, t-shirt or tank top, loose-fitting shorts/pants). Footwear can range from canvas ballet shoes/socks to supportive sneakers but please bring class shoes to change into in the event of rain/snow to help protect our dance floors. Please contact office@portlandballet.org with any questions.
Registration for the full 5- week session is required for Senior Stretch.
