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Overview

At The Portland Ballet, we offer ballet classes for adults of all levels. 

For adult dancers (13+ years old), familiar with ballet terminology and class structure, we offer an open ballet class at 10-11:30am seven days a week, with a live pianist. We have a rotating schedule with different teachers with a variety of ballet training backgrounds. Can’t make it to the studio? We also offer a virtual option via Zoom for these open ballet classes six days a week at 10-11:30am. 

If you are new to ballet, we also offer an Adult Beginning Ballet series on Sundays at noon. This series is held in 8-week sessions, which allow dancers to build on correct alignment, skills, and knowledge of ballet terminology as the session progresses. 

For dancers of all ages and abilities, we offer a donation-based Community Class, taught by Diedre Jolley Smith from Dance for PD Oregon. Classes start seated and dancers have the choice to stay seated or come to standing for the remainder of the class.

Come dance with us to celebrate the beauty of movement in a warm and supportive environment.

Open Classes 10:00-11:30 AM Daily

Zoom classes are available M-F, and Sundays

In-person Open Class Schedule:

Mondays, Instructor: Michael McGonegal
Pianist: Jeremy Reinhold

Tuesdays, Instructor: Zach Carroll
Pianist: Karen Lam

Wednesdays, Instructor: Michelle Davis

Thursdays, Instructor: Zach Carroll
Pianist: Corin Parker

Fridays, Instructor: Brett Mills
Pianist: Jeremy Reinhold

Saturdays, Instructor: Jason Davis
Pianist: Irina Golberg

Sundays, Instructor: Michelle Davis

To register for Open Ballet classes:

  • Click HERE to view TPB’s class calendar
  • Select the class you would like to register for
  • Purchase or redeem class credits

If you have previously attended classes at TPB, click HERE to login to your account. *Please do not make a new account.

If you are new to TPB, click HERE to create an account.

Need help registering? Click HERE for a video tutorial.

Open Ballet Rates

In-Studio

  • Single Class $17
  • 10 Class Card $150
  • 20 Class Card $240
  • Professional/University Student/Barre: Single Class $12
  • Professional/University Student/Barre: 10 Class Card $110

NOTE: Class Cards Never Expire!

Virtual via Zoom

  • Single Class $12
  • 10 Class Bundle $110

Dancers that sign up for Zoom classes will receive an email with the link upon registration.

*To reschedule or cancel a class please email TPB or call 503.452.8448 at least 24hrs prior to class. 

Adult Beginning Ballet Series

Adult Beginning Ballet Series

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Stay tuned for our next session!

8-week session

Sundays 12:00-1:00pm
Cost: $128

UPCOMING SESSIONS

March/April Session: Sunday, March 9 – Sunday, May 4

No class on 3/30 due to Spring Break

May/June Session: Sunday, May 11 – Sunday, June 13

No class on 5/25 due to our Current/Classic performance

July/August Session: Sunday, July 20 – September 7

Community Class

For dancers of all ages and abilities

Monday at 10:15 – 11:00am
Instructor: Diedre Jolley Smith from Dance for PD Oregon

Click HERE for a snippet of the Community Class.

High on the happiness scale of activities, research demonstrates and physicians recommend dance as good exercise for the brain and body that improves your quality of life. Based on the Dance for PD®, the Community Class empowers participants to explore movement and music in ways that are refreshing, enjoyable, stimulating and creative. Classes start seated and dancers have the choice to stay seated or come to standing for the remainder of class.

Community Class is donation-based (suggested $15-$20) and any care partners can attend for free.

FAQ: Adult Classes

Students must complete a Registration/Liability Waiver Form prior to taking any class at TPB. All students should check-in at the front desk at the beginning of each class.

TPB accepts checks, cash, VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Tuition payments are not tax-deductible as a charitable donation, and we do not provide refunds.

Students must show a college ID to receive the Student Rate; high school students are not eligible for this discount. Professional dancers can apply to receive the Professional Rate. To apply, please complete the Professional Rate Form. The Portland Ballet will review the information before approving the Professional Rate. TPB Curriculum students receive the student/professional rate for Open Classes.

Any student arriving 10 or more minutes after the class start time will not be admitted. Proper warm-up is necessary for injury prevention. These exercises commence at the beginning of class.

Anyone who wishes to observe an Open Class must schedule a time beforehand. Please contact 503.452.8448 if you wish to observe a class.

TPB is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For any last-minute schedule adjustments, please contact 503.452.8448 or review the Open Class Schedule.

  • TPB’s instructors need to see students’ body lines in order to make corrections and ensure that everyone is dancing safely.  Leotards, tights, and skirts are suggested, but are not mandatory.  Tighter-fitting yoga clothes are also appropriate.  Gentlemen, dance belts must be worn with tights, leggings, jazz pants, or sweat pants. Jeans and other street clothes are not acceptable.
  • Instructors reserve the right to require specific attire for their classes and may ask students to leave class or change if their attire is inappropriate.
  • Proper dance shoes must be worn at all times.  Appropriate dance shoes include flat ballet slippers, pointe shoes, modern dance paws or jazz shoes.
  • As a courtesy to TPB students and instructors, please use deodorant—unscented, if possible.  Offensive personal hygiene will be confidentially addressed and may be grounds for dismissal from class.
  • Because many people have sensitivities and allergies, please avoid using scented lotions and body sprays.
  • In order to ensure the safety of the dance floors, please do not apply lotions, oils, or salves before class.

Open Ballet classes can be purchased as a single class or class card. For more information please see our Open Ballet page HERE.
Community Class is donation based. For more information please see our Community Class page HERE.
Adult Beginning Ballet is sold as a series. For more information please see our Adult Beginning Ballet page HERE.

We do not offer refunds once classes have been purchased. We do however offer credits if someone is unable to complete a class or a series. Contact [email protected] for class credit questions.