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Abernethy Performing Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Oregon City, Oregon

Ballet school Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–10 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 503-974-9235
  • Website & schedule apadancetheater.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–9 pm
Friday 9:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Abernethy Performing Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“My daughter has been attending for close to 5 years and has taken ballet, jazz, and musical theater classes.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“Keith Walls and his dance instructors are well-trained and well-versed in dance technique, training, and instruction to a variety of age groups.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“Abernethy Performing Arts is a fantastic dance studio.”

From the reviews

Abernethy Performing Arts is a fantastic dance studio. Keith Walls and his dance instructors are well-trained and well-versed in dance technique, training, and instruction to a variety of age groups. My daughter has been attending for close to 5 years and has taken ballet, jazz, and musical theater classes.

★★★★★ — Tammi, Aug 2015

Fabulous instructors and caring community. Entertaining productions that your child will love being part of. Try a class or attend their upcoming production.

★★★★★ — Christa, Apr 2019

The people here are wonderful. Fantastic with my 3 year old. She couldn't be happier with her dance classes.

★★★★★ — Psycho, Apr 2018

My daughter has been dancing here for years. The teachers are so wonderful: Miss Christy, Miss Bernadette, the lovely and talented Melissa and of course, Mr Keith the owner, have given her such amazing training and instruction.

★★★★★ — Dana, Dec 2022

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Your first ballet class at Abernethy Performing Arts

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Abernethy Performing Arts

275 S Beavercreek Rd, Oregon City, OR97045

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