Portland School of Ballet
Welcome to Portland School of Ballet!
Founded in 1980, Portland School of Ballet is home to the leading classical training in Maine. Our goal at PSB is to create a welcoming and healthy environment for all students to learn the art of ballet. We are determined to help our dancers set and reach goals, while at the same time assisting with the development of their artistry. At Portland School of Ballet, we have a class for everyone!
Portland School of Ballet follows a Vaganova-based curriculum; Vaganova is the Russian training system which creates a connected sense of movement and an expressive range. As they progress through PSB’s divisions, students develop an understanding of correct posture and placement, musicality, coordination, and artistry. Additionally, we are proud to offer beginner and intermediate Teen/Adult Drop-In classes for members of our community who may be new, or returning, to ballet.
Alumni have continued their studies at colleges such as The Hartt School, Butler University, and Boston Conservatory, and have accepted trainee positions with Portland Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Boston Ballet, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, among others. Regardless of whether or not our dancers pursue dance at the collegiate or professional level, the lessons they learn in our studios will be an asset to the next steps they take in their lives.
Your participation is important to us, and we never want cost to be a barrier. If you have a question or request about pricing, please contact us at info@portlandballet.org
Ballet is for everyone! Explore our programming:
Community Division: Ballet Essentials (True Beginner Class), Open Classes, Baby & Me, Community Ballet, and more!
Young Dancer Division (Ages 3-7): Introduce your child to music, movement, and rhythm in a fun and nurturing setting
Junior Division (Ages 7-11): Structured levels for developing proper ballet technique, strength, and artistry
Senior Division (Ages 11+): Ballet, pointe and pre-pointe, adjunct classes, and performance opportunities designed for strong technical and artistic training
Pre-Professional Division (Ages 11+ and Post High School): Accepted by audition, for dancers preparing for college programs or a professional career in ballet
Summer Programming: Summer Camps for ages 3-11, Pre-Pointe Summer Intensive, Full Summer Intensive Program, and more!
Learn about our wonderful Portland School of Ballet Faculty here.
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Not sure where to start? We can help!
Email our team at office@portlandballet.org! We are happy to help schedule a trial class or make class recommendations.
Create a Dance Studio Pro account and contact us at office@portlandballet.org to get started. Rolling registration is available!
Uniform information located in the Handbook
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The Young Dancer Division is a stepping stone into classical ballet training for students ages 3-7.
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.
The Senior Division provides strong technical and artistic training for teens in an environment that allows for maximum growth and achievement.
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.
Ballet is for everyone! Click to learn more about each of our Community Division classes.
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.
