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Portland Ballet

517 Forest Ave Ste 2
Portland,Maine 04101
207-772-9671

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PORTLAND BALLET - STUDIO INFORMATION

Styles:
Ballet

Enrollment Deadline: 11/27/23
Fall Session: 9/5/23
Summer Session: 6/24/24
Prior Experience: We offer classes for dancers with no experience.
Youngest Age: 3
Also Offers:
Group Classes
Private Classes
Trial Class
Classes for Younger Children
Classes for Older Adults
Recreational Classes
Competitive Classes
Year-End Recital
Summer Camp
Mommy and Me Classes
Competitions


About PORTLAND BALLET

Founded in 1980, Portland Ballet is Maine’s professional ballet company. Under the artistic direction of Nell Shipman, Portland Ballet presents classical and neo-classical story ballets as well as contemporary works, and attracts professional dancers from around the country as well as internationally. The affiliated Portland School of Ballet is home to the leading classical training in Maine. Our goal at PSB is to create a 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.

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