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The Francia Russell Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Ballet school in Bellevue, Washington
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (425) 451-1241
- Website & schedule pnb.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
How they train
What families & students say
“Her teachers are strict but they are excellent at teaching ballet principles and techniques to the students!”
From the reviews
the new Francia Russell Center (FRC) is now open. More than a ballet school, the FRC is an Eastside gathering space dedicated to education, creativity, and the shared joy of artistic expression. State-of-the-art dance studios with high ceilings, sprung floors, and mirrored walls.
My daughter goes here and loves ballet. Her teachers are strict but they are excellent at teaching ballet principles and techniques to the students! Definitely worth the investment if your kids are serious dancers.
Adult ballet at The Francia Russell Center
The Francia Russell Center 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 The Francia Russell Center
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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