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Portsmouth School of Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Ballet school in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- 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 +1 603-319-6958
- Website & schedule psb-nh.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–9 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The classes and events are extremely well-run and organized, and the student-teacher ratio even in pre-ballet classes for young kids is amazing.”
“The classes and events are extremely well-run and organized, and the student-teacher ratio even in pre-ballet classes for young kids is amazing.”
“It has been wonderful to see the progress in our girl over the years from being a little mouse in the Nutcracker performance to now twirling en pointe.”
What families & students say
“The instruction has met where she is at over the years and helps her to grow in her technique and strength as a dancer and it amazes me how far she has come.”
“All 4 of my kids currently attend PSB and absolutely love it.”
“The Nutcracker has become our new annual family tradition around the holidays, and it’s what first drew us to PSB.”
“It has been wonderful to see the progress in our girl over the years from being a little mouse in the Nutcracker performance to now twirling en pointe.”
“Our oldest just completed her first year as part of the Company, and she can’t wait to be even more active in it this coming year.”
“Ms Emily is always communicative and she and Mr Ilya as well as the entire PSB staff bring skill and passion to their teaching which has really inspired my daughter.”
From the reviews
The Portsmouth School of Ballet brings experience and fun to all of their classes! There are many dance styles to chose from and great opportunities to perform on stage. The techniques and skills they teach are top notch, and the camaraderie between dancers is wonderful to see. My daughter loves it here!
My daughter has been at PSB for a year and loves it! The instructors and owners are talented and care about their dancers. My daughter has had nothing but positive experiences. I highly recommend this studio if you’re looking for a driven, competitive, and heartwarming experience.
Our two daughters have both started their dance experiences with Portsmouth School of Ballet. We are going into our 6th year and are continuously blown away by the attention, love, and technical skills provided to our children by Ms. Emily and her teachers.
My daughter has been dancing with PSB since her toddler years. Ten years later and we are still at PSB and now she is in her fourth year of company. The instruction has met where she is at over the years and helps her to grow in her technique and strength as a dancer and it amazes me how far she has come.
Your first ballet class at Portsmouth School of 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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