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Onyx Studio 2
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Sarasota, 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Phone (941) 993-2535
- Website & schedule onyxstudio2.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Miss Wendy, Miss Sara, and my fellow students always make the challenge of practicing as an adult worthwhile to me.”
“I send my kids to this school- I have tried several other dance schools in the Sarasota area and none compare to the professionalism and dedication of this establishment.”
“Also, I'm so glad that Onyx offers awesome adult ballet classes, from basic to advanced, pointe & variations.”
“My kids attend classes, have private lessons, and camps- all wonderful experiences!”
What families & students say
“My daughter has been training in ballet at Onyx since the start of the school and she has grown so much in her ballet technique.”
“I enjoy dancing in this studio with a group of friendly people at all levels & all ages.”
“best of all my daughter’s love for ballet has grown.”
“The informal shows are great for the kids to gain experience and confidence in front of an audience and to let friends and families see what they have been working on.”
“Whether you are looking for strong, structured ballet technique or a place where your dancer can perform in a recreational environment, Onyx Studio 2 is the place to be!”
“Miss Wendy, Miss Sara, and my fellow students always make the challenge of practicing as an adult worthwhile to me.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been going here since they opened...great ballet school and Mrs. Wendy is a fantastic teacher...they just had an end of year performance and amazing to see how much my daughter has improved...best of all my daughter’s love for ballet has grown...
Adult classes are welcoming to students at various levels of skill. I credit these classes with helping my strength, balance, and range of motion. I also really enjoy seeing the children perform on a regular basis.
They have an adorable performance almost every month and it's always nice to watch young dancers grow. Also, I'm so glad that Onyx offers awesome adult ballet classes, from basic to advanced, pointe & variations. I enjoy dancing in this studio with a group of friendly people at all levels & all ages.
Good class. Warm welcome, thorough individual instruction. I am using the barre class specially for rehabilitation. After years of physical therapy and yoga, I have never found anything to exercise my feet. Loss of range of motion from arthritis post fusions.
Adult ballet at Onyx Studio 2
Onyx Studio 2 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 Onyx Studio 2
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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