OPEN CLASSES FOR TEENS/ADULTS


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. Please note: we are located in Portland, Maine.

Subject to polices in the PSB Handbook.

2025/2026 Open Class Schedule

September 2025—May 2026

Beginner
Monday: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Wednesday: 6:30pm-8:00pm

Intermediate
Tuesday: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Thursday: 6:30pm—8:00pm

NEW - Teen Open Class (Beginner/Intermediate)
Ages 11-18
Tuesday: 5pm-6:30pm

Contact office@portlandballet.org for advanced/professional level classes or for information for ages 11 and under.

Registration is required! Please sign up early if you are planning to attend a class. If there are less than 3 students signed up for class, the 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.

Cancellation 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.

Class Card Packages: Class cards are available for 5 or 10 classes and offer a discounted rate per class. Class cards must be used within 1 year of purchase and are non-refundable.

Register for Open Class
Register for Ballet Essentials

Ballet Essentials (True Beginner Class)

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!

Upcoming Sessions

December (4 week session): Mondays December 8-29, 5:30pm-6:30pm ($60) —Register (FULL)

Winter 1: Wednesdays January 7-February 4, 7pm-8pm​ —Register
Class dates: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4

Winter 2: Wednesdays February 25-March 25, 7pm-8pm​ —Register
Class dates: 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25

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.

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: $75 for 5-week session. Registration is non-refundable.

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.

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Our Offices & Studios

517 Forest Ave Suite #2
Portland, ME, 04101

207.772.9671
office@portlandballet.org
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Parking:

Street parking is available on Forest Ave and nearby side streets, as well as a designated parking lot on Ashmont Street. The parking lot is across from the corner of Linden Street and Ashmont Street off of Forest Ave.

Accessible on #2 and #4 Metro Bus Lines