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Naples Ballet & Company, Inc.
4.3 ★★★★☆ 23 Google reviews · Ballet school in Naples, Florida
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 239-732-1000
- Website & schedule naplesballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–12:15 pm, 3:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–12 pm, 3:30–7:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–12:15 pm, 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–12 pm, 4–7 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–12:15 pm, 3:30–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:15 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I have had the absolute pleasure and joy of participating in the adult classes at Naples Academy of Ballet for the past three years.”
“My daughters grew up with ballet in Minneapolis and attended prestigious summer programs in the 1990's at SAB, and San Francisco and Pacific Northwest Ballet on scholarship.”
How they train
“He was principal dancer at Pacific Northwest Ballet, and trained at Paris Opera Ballet.”
What families & students say
“The instructors are professional, kind, knowledgeable and always helping explain technique to help us understand and get to the next level but also very patient.”
“The instructors are professional, kind, knowledgeable and always helping explain technique to help us understand and get to the next level but also very patient.”
“I have learned much these past three years and have even had the opportunity to participate in the annual performance of the Nutcracker.”
“I have had the absolute pleasure and joy of participating in the adult classes at Naples Academy of Ballet for the past three years.”
“The instructors are professional, kind, knowledgeable and always helping explain technique to help us understand and get to the next level but also very patient.”
From the reviews
I have had the absolute pleasure and joy of participating in the adult classes at Naples Academy of Ballet for the past three years. Christophe is a true professional and provides exceptional instruction at each and every class. He is a patient and caring instructor. His classes are both informative and challenging.
Absolutely great Ballet school. Has been an amazing experience for my daughter and my wife as dancers, and for myself as a non-dancing but involved dad and husband.
Amazing lifetime experience for young dancers! Naples Academy of Ballet paints the complete picture and goes full circle. They teach the techniques and skills to become a pleasing dancer. The beauty is in the transfer of knowledge and training to perform two Ballets per year.
Wow!!!! The Naples Ballet is an *incredible* ballet school!!! The instructors are experts at their craft and supplied ample (and greatly appreciated!) corrections to help me become a better ballet dancer. Each class was challenging and an intense workout. And each class at Naples Ballet felt like a Master Class!!!
Adult ballet at Naples Ballet & Company, Inc.
Naples Ballet & Company, Inc. runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Naples Ballet & Company, Inc.
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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