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International Ballet Theatre
3.5 ★★★★☆ 4 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bellevue, Washington
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone +1 425-822-7694
- Website & schedule ibtproductions.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
What families & students say
“Performing the Nutcracker as Fritz as my first ever ballet that I was in was truly one of the best experiences of my life, can't wait to do it again.”
From the reviews
Performing the Nutcracker as Fritz as my first ever ballet that I was in was truly one of the best experiences of my life, can't wait to do it again.
Your first ballet class at International Ballet Theatre
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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