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IMA Academy - French Baby Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Portland, Oregon
Part of babyballet
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 971-319-5035
- Website & schedule academyima.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–1 pm |
The programs they offer
“My kid has been Miss Ella's student for almost a year now, and she like forward to going every Saturday.”
“Miss Ella is gifted when it comes to communicating with toddlers, and she uses a variety of techniques for teaching ballet while playing different games.”
What families & students say
“Miss Ella is gifted when it comes to communicating with toddlers, and she uses a variety of techniques for teaching ballet while playing different games.”
“If you want your child to learn to love and appreciate the art of ballet/dance, Miss Ella is the teacher for you.”
“Miss Ella is gifted when it comes to communicating with toddlers, and she uses a variety of techniques for teaching ballet while playing different games.”
From the reviews
Great program! Miss Ella is very patient, but also has high expectations. Our 2 year old loves it, she can say the names of the moves in French and loves to repeat at home what she learned in class. Every class is different. Great at developing confidence, patience and coordination from a very early age.
We love Miss Ella's dance classes! My 4 year old had such a great experience. She is often very nervous to try new things and Miss Ella had both patience and creative ways of helping her integrate into the class.
In seeking out a ballet teacher for our 4 year old daughter, we tried many different studios. Miss Ella's instruction was by far the best and our daughter is still loving taking her class 8 months later!
My 3 year old daughter and I love going to Miss Ella's class on Saturday mornings. We tried another more serious ballet school first, but my daughter was very put-off by that experience. Miss Ella's class is different- it's a lot of fun, while still providing great structure and education.
Your first ballet class at IMA Academy - French Baby 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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