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The Sarasota Ballet
4.7 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Ballet school in Sarasota, Florida
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (941) 359-0099
- Website & schedule sarasotaballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
How they train
What families & students say
“Although they perform at various sites, including their Opera House, this venue, next to Ringling Museum, is their main home.”
“A truly world class ballet able to maintain it's beautiful dance with any company in the world”
“Amazing ballet program for both professional and school!”
From the reviews
The Sarasota Ballet is a treasure which delights with every fresh viewing. The venue is gorgeous and offers wonderful sight lines from a variety of seats. I am from out of state and always enjoy coming here when I am in town.
The Sarasota Ballet is a top notch company, performing cutting edge works in the classical ballet genre, like Balanchine, DeValois, Ashton and the rising choreographer, who is also one of the company's dancers, Graziano. Everyone is really professional. I doubt you could find a better ballet company anywhere.
For small town we really have a world-class ballet. My seats were little close to the stage but I got to see everything up close and personal LOL current truth is definitely a group of extraordinary talented dancers
Will return. A town with 54,842 residents, their ballet company is quite exceptional. Although they perform at various sites, including their Opera House, this venue, next to Ringling Museum, is their main home. Many patrons do dress up for the occasion.
Your first ballet class at The Sarasota 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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