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Amherst Ballet Theatre Company
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Amherst, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 2–6 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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 (413) 296-1225
- Website & schedule amherstballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Amherst Ballet balances a fun, supportive environment for dancers of all levels and aspirations with high caliber pre-professional classical and contemporary training.”
How they train
What families & students say
“It provides a very supportive environment for young dancers while not compromising on good technique.”
“Amherst Ballet balances a fun, supportive environment for dancers of all levels and aspirations with high caliber pre-professional classical and contemporary training.”
“I also love that it is a historic organization in the community that offers unique classical and contemporary performance opportunities.”
“Amherst Ballet balances a fun, supportive environment for dancers of all levels and aspirations with high caliber pre-professional classical and contemporary training.”
“Amherst Ballet balances a fun, supportive environment for dancers of all levels and aspirations with high caliber pre-professional classical and contemporary training.”
From the reviews
When we moved to the area, we struggled to find a good fit for my very driven young dancer, who has been dancing at pre-professional schools out west and abroad since a very young age.
Amherst ballet is a wonderful studio with high quality instructors. It provides a very supportive environment for young dancers while not compromising on good technique.
Amherst Ballet balances a fun, supportive environment for dancers of all levels and aspirations with high caliber pre-professional classical and contemporary training. Director Molly Stamell is committed to dancer health and well-being.
Help the best traditional ballet institute in the Valley! They need funding to continue with excellent courses, shows, the program ballet for all, guest dancers, workshops, events, plus maintenance of that old building. My daughter loves it always! She's been dancing for 9 years there!
Adult ballet at Amherst Ballet Theatre Company
Amherst Ballet Theatre Company runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Amherst Ballet Theatre Company
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.
