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Gulfshore Ballet
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fort Myers, Florida
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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 (239) 590-6191
- Website & schedule gsballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3:45–8 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has developed into a beautiful dancer with many opportunities from attending GSB!”
“Wonderful place for adult dancers looking for classes❣️”
What families & students say
“Delightful, professional, wonderful with live orchestra!”
“They offer an an education in the performing arts alongside positivity, confidence and discipline.”
From the reviews
One of the best Ballet school in SWF Fort Myers, You get the opportunity to trained with Iliana Lopez and Franklin Gamero principal dancer with the Miami City Ballet for 20 years, if you want to be a professional ballet dancer this is the place for you.
Best Ballet school in SWFL. We are so lucky to have this level of ballet training in Fort Myers. What a great opportunity to train under Iliana and Franklin. My daughter has developed into a beautiful dancer with many opportunities from attending GSB!
Gulfshore Ballet has exceeded my expectations in every area. The owners, instructors and entire ballet school have formed a beautiful community. They offer an an education in the performing arts alongside positivity, confidence and discipline. Grateful to have found such an amazing ballet program.
We have been sending our daughter here for 4 years and don’t plan to stop. There is no match for excellence in ballet training in Southwest Florida.
Adult ballet at Gulfshore Ballet
Gulfshore Ballet 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 Gulfshore 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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