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Northwest Florida Ballet
4.6 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fort Walton Beach, 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
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (850) 664-7787
- Website & schedule nfballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I just started beginning adult classes at NFB this year and I love it!”
“I started taking adult beginner ballet and barre/Pilates classes with my sister and I'm so glad I went out of my comfort zone to do this!”
“My daughter has been in ballet since she was two but since we started NWB it has made a huge difference the teachers go above and beyond to help the children learn and dance.”
“:) Who knows maybe in 2-4 more years I may be able to be approved to be on pointe shoes!”
“My son was accepted to top level schools/pre-professional and colleges along with the most renowned ballet companies.”
What families & students say
“My daughter and I love all the teachers and dance instructors at both parts of the school.”
“Everyone is pretty encouraging and too focused learning to judge.”
“My daughter went on to earn 2 degrees in the performing arts, was college dance team captain, danced in Europe for college credit and danced for UF and graduated.”
“My son was accepted to top level schools/pre-professional and colleges along with the most renowned ballet companies.”
“I started taking adult beginner ballet and barre/Pilates classes with my sister and I'm so glad I went out of my comfort zone to do this!”
“The director organized trips to major ballet companies and to auditions for acclaimed summer programs.”
From the reviews
I started taking adult beginner ballet and barre/Pilates classes with my sister and I'm so glad I went out of my comfort zone to do this! All the teachers are so accommodating and really love to hear feedback or anything you want to learn from the classes. They are willing to make your experience a wonderful one.
My daughter started NFB in 3rd grade and is now going to Point Park University with an Academic and Dance Scholarships. I have a huge respect and very grateful for Mr. Allen and all the academic and dance teachers for all they have done for our daughter. Their hard work and patients that they installed in her paid off.
NFB is an absolute gem here on the Emerald Coast. Classical Ballet training from professionals; an opportunity unheard of in a town of this size. The productions are amazing and all contain quality performances you would expyto see in large cities. A true jewel!
This is our second season with the school, doing pre-ballet with our son. While it was a bit of a rough start (mainly because he is a boy and had very little patience towards doing structured routine) his end-of-year concert turned-out amazing.
Adult ballet at Northwest Florida Ballet
Northwest Florida Ballet 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 Northwest Florida 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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