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SUNMI Ballet
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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 (215) 694-0755
- Website & schedule sunmiballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM |
The programs they offer
“This has also become my home studio as a beginner adult dancer, and I have built great friendship connections while watching myself grow stronger and more flexible.”
“This has also become my home studio as a beginner adult dancer, and I have built great friendship connections while watching myself grow stronger and more flexible.”
“I have noticed my son's confidence increase both inside and outside the studio, and he looks so forward to showing off his new skills and connecting with his friends in class.”
What families & students say
“SunMi is a great teacher, she's encouraging and pushes you to do your best also the studio has a great atmosphere :)”
“In addition to learning excellent ballet technique and strengthening her body she has made new friends and often wants to stay after class to spend time with them!”
“I hadn’t been to a ballet class for well over a decade and was nervous that I wouldn’t be able to keep up but my fears were put aside the moment I walked into that first class.”
“I have noticed my son's confidence increase both inside and outside the studio, and he looks so forward to showing off his new skills and connecting with his friends in class.”
“SunMi and the other instructors have incredible skill in creating an environment that is structured and appropriately challenging, while still being incredibly supportive and warm.”
From the reviews
Can’t say enough about Ballet SunMi! My 9 year old daughter and I both take classes at this studio. I hadn’t been to a ballet class for well over a decade and was nervous that I wouldn’t be able to keep up but my fears were put aside the moment I walked into that first class.
Sun-Mi is an exceptional teacher and ballet dancer. The studio is beautiful and the atmosphere is uplifting and welcoming. What I also like is that Sun-Mi focuses on the quality of movement and teaches you that "less can be more" in the sense that learning things correctly goes a long way in ballet.
Sun-Mi changed everything for our family by showing us that dance could be a positive environment. She worked with our daughter both privately and in a class setting for a few months leading to our move out of state.
Very light and fun community, teacher is very communicative, classes are easy to sign up for and reasonably-priced compared to what I have shopped in Philly and surrounding. We are very happy with Ballet Sun-Mi after several months of group classes for my daughter (class is 5-7 yr olds, boys and girls).
Adult ballet at SUNMI Ballet
SUNMI Ballet runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. 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 SUNMI 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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