Education
The Sarasota Ballet is passionate about offering high-quality education programs for students ages 3 and above. We provide an inclusive and nurturing environment with faculty who are experts in teaching and developing students at all levels.
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Summer Intensive 2025
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The Sarasota Ballet School
Ages 3 and up
The Sarasota Ballet School offers high-quality ballet education for ages 3 and above. We believe that ballet training should not only be fun and creative but should also develop students’ confidence and celebrate their individualities. We offer an inclusive and nurturing environment with a family feel and a wonderful community of parents.
The School is subdivided into Primary Levels (ages 3 – 7) and Levels 1 – 4 (ages 8 + up). Not only do students receive the best technical training through the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, but they are also guided by our caring teachers who nurture their students’ love for dance.
American Ballet Theatre ® National Training Curriculum
We now teach the internationally recognized American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum. American Ballet Theatre was designated America’s National Ballet Company by an Act of Congress in 2006. All Sarasota Ballet School faculty are certified to teach level Pre-Primary through Level 3 of this wonderful curriculum.
Register Now!
Registration is open for the 2024-25 School year. For students ages 3-8, you can register at any time through our website. If your child is 9 or older, with previous experience, we offer a free evaluation and a chance to meet our wonderful and caring teachers. Please contact us to arrange: [email protected] | 941.487.8763
The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory
Year-Round Pre-Professional Program Ages 12-22 (Audition required)
2024 – 2025 Audition – Wednesday August 14th, 6pm
PRE-REGISTER HERE
Named after Assistant Director of The Sarasota Ballet, Margaret Barbieri, the Conservatory offers a pre-professional training experience for talented young dancers. Led by Education Director Christopher Hird and Assistant Education Director Dierdre Miles Burger, the exceptional instructional staff is committed to providing the highest quality dance education in an inclusive and nurturing environment.
Our philosophy of training is to educate and train young dancers to become not only technically strong and versatile but also have a true sense of clean, classical artistry, musicality, and style.
Summer Programs
Each year, The Sarasota Ballet offers a variety of summer programs for all ages. From Summer Camps for our youngest dancers to a 5-week Summer Intensive, we offer an opportunity to continue your dance journey with us year-round. Details for Summer 2025 will be available soon.
The Nutcracker
The Sarasota Ballet School is proud to have its own full production of The Nutcracker which premiered in 2022. In 2024, we presented two performances in Venice with live music from the Venice Symphony, along with three performances in Sarasota at the beautiful Sarasota Opera House.
ADULT PROGRAM
The Sarasota Ballet offers a continuing education program for adults of all ages and experience levels. There is something for everyone – from basic ballet to weekend workshops, and special opportunities to connect with The Sarasota Ballet Company.