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Sonoran Ballet Academy
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Ballet school in Tucson, Arizona
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
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 520-428-8228
- Website & schedule sonoranballetacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“When I made the decision to pursue ballet as an adult, it was important that I found an instructor who took my training seriously and who cared about my success as much as I did.”
“This will be our 2nd school year with this sweet, challenging school, and my daughter’s growth has been exponential.”
“Editing to add that the studio has an adult pointe class too!”
“No one has ever been willing to even do a private lesson with her or include her in any way.”
“I have a child with special needs who loves ballet; we have searched for a place for her to take ballet since she was a toddler.”
What families & students say
“This is an amazing place with clean, new studios and warm, caring instructors who can be firm when necessary.”
“I have two little girls age 4 & 9 today was their first class and they can’t stop talking about how they can’t wait for their next class.”
“If you want your child to grow in a supportive, quality, encouraging environment; you need to get them to SBA.”
“The instructors are wonderful- caring, professional, and experienced both in teaching and performing.”
“When I made the decision to pursue ballet as an adult, it was important that I found an instructor who took my training seriously and who cared about my success as much as I did.”
“Sonoran Ballet Academy boasts vibrant, clean studios, premium sprung Harlequin floors, and Danielle and Liang Fu's combined 64 years of dance experience.”
From the reviews
I danced for 9 years when I was younger and recently started taking adult ballet classes for the first time in 13 years here at SBA; this is the type of studio and environment I wish I could have been trained in. From the moment you walk in Danielle and Fu are warm and welcoming.
I love taking ballet here! The instructors are both encouraging and technically accurate. I started taking the adult ballet class without having prior ballet experience. It is so much easier to learn dance when there is a good balance of correction and encouragement.
We love SBA! It’s hard to believe how much my 9 year old has grown since starting here just a few months ago. I could not be happier with her progress. My 7 year old also loves the classes she has tried and has made great strides as well.
What makes Sonoran Ballet Academy shine? Sonoran Ballet Academy boasts vibrant, clean studios, premium sprung Harlequin floors, and Danielle and Liang Fu's combined 64 years of dance experience.
Adult ballet at Sonoran Ballet Academy
Sonoran Ballet Academy 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 Sonoran Ballet Academy
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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