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Arrais Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Needham, Massachusetts
Plan your first class
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 617-784-8482
- Website & schedule arraisballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–8 pm |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been fortunate to be trained under Paulo's guidance for the past year while she benefited from his professionalism, dedication and personal attention.”
“My daughter first studied with Paulo during his mini summer intensive last summer and she began taking weekly private lessons with him at the end of last year.”
“My daughter first studied with Paulo during his mini summer intensive last summer and she began taking weekly private lessons with him at the end of last year.”
What families & students say
“Paulo is a wonderful teacher and has given her so many things to think about and focus on to improve her technique.”
“Paulo is a wonderful teacher and has given her so many things to think about and focus on to improve her technique.”
“Paulo, a former principal dancer of Boston Ballet, is not just a world class dancer but also one of a kind instructor.”
“My daughter has been fortunate to be trained under Paulo's guidance for the past year while she benefited from his professionalism, dedication and personal attention.”
From the reviews
My daughter first studied with Paulo during his mini summer intensive last summer and she began taking weekly private lessons with him at the end of last year. Paulo is a wonderful teacher and has given her so many things to think about and focus on to improve her technique.
You have come to the right place and look no further!! From our first meeting with the school founder Paulo Arrais, we could feel deeply his dedication, enthusiasm and passion towards an all-around ballet education.
As a Physical Therapist and GYROTONIC exercise method teacher, my perspective on Paulo’s vision and what he has created at Arrais Ballet has blown me away! His expertise as well as his open hearted vibration brings an integrated experience of embodiment that shows in the way his athletes love and encourage each other…
We are absolutely grateful to have found Arrais Ballet for my 12 years old daughter who is serious about classical ballet training. Paulo, a former principal dancer of Boston Ballet, is not just a world class dancer but also one of a kind instructor.
Your first ballet class at Arrais Ballet
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.
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