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Whitley Ballet School
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Ballet school in Pasadena, California
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 5–10 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule whitleyballetschool.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12:30–3:30 PM |
The programs they offer
How they train
From the reviews
My daughter has come a long way...teachers are patient and loving with her...she has learned and developed into a little playful ballerina...❤
Adult ballet at Whitley Ballet School
Whitley Ballet School 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 Whitley Ballet School
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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