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Portland Metro Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Portland, Oregon
Modern nonprofit performing arts facility with year-round classes, workshops & shows for all ages.
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 503-408-0604
- Website & schedule pdxmetroarts.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 1–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–7 pm |
| Thursday | 1–7 pm |
| Friday | 1–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Kid loved camp, though frustrated by totally understandable COVID requirements.”
What families & students say
From the reviews
I've been a part of this organization since 1987. It has many different art forms to share. It is a family. I've raised my children within this non-profit. My oldest daughter now teaches for them and now I will have the opportunity for my granddaughter to grow, experiencing the arts.
Honestly a gem. It's owned and operated by people who actually care about their work and how it impacts their students and community. They have multiple dance studios in the space with mirrors and handrails along the walls.
Review is for the summer camp for kids: I was not a huge fan of this place. It is very far from our home (took ages to get here and back again), and there is nowhere shady to park or wait for your kiddos.
All the Arts in one location! Check out all the upcoming classes and performances.
Your first ballet class at Portland Metro Arts
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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