The Sarasota Ballet School
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 wonderful community of parents.
The School is sub-divided into Primary Levels (ages 3 – 7) and Levels 1 – 4 (ages 8 + up). Not only do students receive the best technical training through American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum, but they are also guided by our caring teachers who nurture their students’ love for dance.
Summer Intensive 2025
Summer Camps Registration Now Available
Junior Summer Intensive Registration Now Available
The Sarasota Ballet created a safe and inclusive space for my daughter to learn and grow as a ballet dancer. All of their kindness and positivity has made a lifelong lasting impact on her passion and love for dance. Each year she counts down the days to perform in The Nutcracker. We highly recommend it!
Primary Levels
AGES 3-7
Discover the joy of dance in this fun and creative program designed especially for children. Led by qualified and nurturing teachers experienced in child development, students learn the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum. Students are introduced to music and movement through storytelling and expression, developing coordination, focus, and teamwork.
Levels 1 – 4
AGES 8+
Advancing from our Children’s Program, Levels 1 and up continue to offer the progressive ABT curriculum taught by our certified teachers in a structured class that improves and develops coordination, balance, musicality, discipline, and life skills. Students in these levels also begin Jazz, Contemporary, Progressing Ballet Technique, and Pointe work as well as having the opportunity to become a member of the School’s Performance Ensemble.
2024 – 2025 Performance Opportunities
The Wizard of Oz – our year-end performance on May 17, 2025, will feature the beloved story of Dorothy and her quest to find the Wizard.
Referral Program
At The Sarasota Ballet School, we believe that great experiences are best shared. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our Referral Program—a special opportunity for current students and families to enjoy exclusive rewards
by introducing new students to our ballet community!
Participation is easy! Simply fill out the Referral section on the registration form and mention the friend who referred you. Referring Students: make sure to tell your friend to list your FULL name. Click the button below to learn more details about the program.
Register Now!
Registration is open for the 2024-25 School year. For students ages 3-8, you can register at any time. 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
American Ballet Theatre ® National Training Curriculum
We 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. The Sarasota Ballet School faculty are officially certified to teach levels Pre-Primary through Level 7 of this innovative curriculum.
The ABT ® National Training Curriculum is a breakthrough program combining high-quality artistic training with dancer health and child development basics. The ABT® National Training Curriculum consists of a comprehensive set of age-appropriate, outcome-based guidelines to provide the highest quality ballet training to dance students of all ages and skill levels.
The Sarasota Ballet Difference
- Our faculty are all former professional dancers, highly educated, nurturing, and experienced educators
- All faculty are certified to teach the ABT Curriculum
- Progressing Ballet Technique
- Only School on the Gulf Coast attached to a professional world-renowned ballet Company
- Performance Ensemble – Levels 2B + up
- The Sarasota Ballet School’s Production of The Nutcracker – Performances in both Venice and Sarasota
- Year-End Performance – 2025 will be The Wizard of Oz!
- Free Tickets to Company Productions
- Opportunity to audition for pre-professional training at The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory from age 12
Downtown location
1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34243
The beautiful Patricia A. Golemme Studios are conveniently located in the Rosemary District in downtown Sarasota.
Contact Us
For any additional questions, stop into the studio at 1400 Boulevard of the Arts. We are open every day from 11am-7pm. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] or call 941.487.8763.