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Ballet Classes in Portland, OR

Portland has 18 ballet studios — including 18 with kids' classes, 5 with adult classes, 2 offering a free trial, and 6 teaching pointe. Listings are ranked by what students and families say (rating weighted by review count) and show the programs each studio offers — for children, teens, and adult beginners — so you can pick a studio and book.

Vitalidad Movement Arts Center (VMAC)

4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

2648 E Burnside St, Portland, OR

Kids & teens Private lessons caring, skilled teachersstrong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginners

Fitness center offering ethnic dance, bootcamp & yoga classes with a focus on community & wellness.

STEPS PDX

4.9 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

1734 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR

Ages 3–9

Adult classes Kids & teens Pre-professional strong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

Dance With Joy Studios

4.8 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

8051 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR

Kids & teens Private lessons caring, skilled teachersstrong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginners

Vibrant dance studio with instruction for all ages, from partner dancing to fitness classes.

Oregon Ballet Theatre

4.5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews

720 S Bancroft St, Portland, OR

Ballet school Kids & teens Pre-professional beautiful recitals & performancesserious pre-professional training

Dance school & arts center featuring classical & contemporary ballet performances.

Classical Ballet Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

5516 SE Foster Rd, Portland, OR

Ballet school Adult classes Kids & teens strong technique & trainingwonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

Studio One Dance Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

7915 SE Lake Rd, Portland, OR

Ages 2–6

Kids & teens nurturing, non-competitivewell-run & communicative

Elevate Dance Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

8785 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR

🩰 Free trial class — check their site

Free trial Kids & teens strong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginnersnurturing, non-competitive

NW Dance Project

4.8 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

211 NE 10th Ave, Portland, OR

Ballet school Adult classes Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersnurturing, non-competitivebeautiful recitals & performances

Portland Metro Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

9003 SE Stark St, Portland, OR

Kids & teens serious pre-professional training

Modern nonprofit performing arts facility with year-round classes, workshops & shows for all ages.

The Portland Ballet

4.4 ★★★★☆ 34 reviews

6250 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR

🩰 Free trial class — check their site

Ballet school Free trial Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons Pre-professional nurturing, non-competitivebeautiful recitals & performancesserious pre-professional training

Oregon Ballet Theatre School

4.7 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

720 S Bancroft St, Portland, OR

Ages 3–22

Ballet school Adult classes Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional strong technique & trainingnurturing, non-competitive

Portland Dance Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

15320 NW Central Dr D-4, Portland, OR

Ages 3+

Ballet school Kids & teens beautiful recitals & performances

Elite Dance Studio

4.5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

4062 NW Saltzman Rd #202, Portland, OR

Kids & teens Pointe strong technique & trainingwonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

IMA Academy - French Baby Ballet

5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

1820 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR

Ballet school Kids & teens strong technique & trainingwonderful with young kidswell-run & communicative

Katarina Svetlova - Dance From The Heart PDX

5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

814 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR

Ages 3–9

Ballet school Kids & teens wonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitivebeautiful recitals & performances

Hollywood Dance

4.6 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

4419 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR

Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Polaris Dance Theatre

5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

1826-B, 1826 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR

Ages 5+

Adult classes Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Oregon Ballet School

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

1017 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR

Ages 4–55

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe

Good to know in Portland

7 of the 17 studios with posted hours run weekend classes.

For pointe and pre-pointe, the studios here are The Portland Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre School, Elite Dance Studio, Hollywood Dance, and 2 more.

Looking for adult classes? STEPS PDX, Classical Ballet Academy, NW Dance Project, Oregon Ballet Theatre School, and 1 more offer classes for adults — check each studio's schedule for beginner options.

Try a class first

These studios offer a free trial class or a new-student deal — the low-risk way to meet the teacher and feel the room before you enroll. Check each studio's schedule for the current offer.

Elevate Dance Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (29) — 8785 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
The Portland Ballet ★★★★☆ 4.4 (34) — 6250 SW Capitol Hwy

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Ballet classes for kids in Portland

These studios are called out by families for children's ballet — nurturing, patient teachers and a first term that stays fun. From baby ballet for toddlers to graded classes for school-age kids, every dancer starts with a first plié.

Vitalidad Movement Arts Center (VMAC) ★★★★★ 4.7 (162) — 2648 E Burnside St
STEPS PDX ★★★★★ 4.9 (65) — 1734 SE 12th Ave
Dance With Joy Studios ★★★★★ 4.8 (50) — 8051 SE 16th Ave

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