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Ballet Hawaii

4.1 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Honolulu, Hawaii

Ballet school Adult classes Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 4–8 — 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
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 808-521-8600
  • Website & schedule ballethawaii.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–7 pm
Tuesday 3–7 pm
Wednesday 3–7 pm
Thursday 3–7 pm
Friday 3–7 pm
Saturday 8:30 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 Ballet Hawaii, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 8 mentions

“My daughter excelled with the help of the teachers who were friendly and very helpful!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions
🗓️ well-run & communicative 6 mentions

“an amazing school with great teachers of the professional background.”

From the reviews

We miss the old Ballet Hawaii studio location BUT the wide open spaces, large bathroom, and vast parking are nice changes. Great repurposing of the unused Dole Cannery ballrooms to make their transition into a successful one.

★★★★★ — Mina, Sep 2021

i think 1day ballerina come to Africa for dance ballet welcome. congratulations for everyone who dance ballet 🙏

★★★★★ — Mr, Nov 2019

Excellent studio! My daughter excelled with the help of the teachers who were friendly and very helpful!

★★★★★ — Stuart, Aug 2023

an amazing school with great teachers of the professional background. students have a fun environment where they get to make life long friends.

★★★★★ — M, Jun 2020

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Adult ballet at Ballet Hawaii

Ballet Hawaii 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.

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Your first ballet class at Ballet Hawaii

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 Ballet Hawaii

735 Iwilei Rd, Honolulu, HI96817

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