Ballet Absolute beginner Kids
Absolute Beginner Ballet.
at Portland Dance Center, Portland · 4.7★ (18 Google reviews)
Next class
Thu, Oct 22, 4:30 PM
Thursdays 4:30 PM–5:15 PM
Ask first: Call +1503-439-6605 · Email · Contact page
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A 45-minute absolute beginner ballet class for kids, on Thursdays at 4:30 PM, at Portland Dance Center, 15320 NW Central Dr D-4. The studio lists 59 classes a week: Ballet (24), Hip-Hop (8), Contemporary (6), Jazz (6), Tap (4), and Tiny Tots (3), and 27 of them are at beginner level.
From the studio’s timetable“Ages 4-5”
DanceHow data
Ballet classes in Portland
Every ballet class we track in Portland, read from studio timetables.
527
ballet classes a week
78
studios teach it
21%
start at 6:00 PM or later
$17
median drop-in price
Ballet classes by day
Saturday is the busiest day for ballet in Portland (82 of 447 dated classes). 21% start at 6:00 PM or later. The median drop-in price is $17.
This week at Portland Dance Center
Can’t do Thursdays? Absolute beginner ballet also runs here on Mondays at 10:00 AM.
Showing ballet only. All 59 classes at Portland Dance Center →
Don’t forget it
Remind me before Thu, Oct 22
One email the day before, with the address and the studio’s booking link. Nothing else unless you tick the box.
Getting there
15320 NW Central Dr D-4, Portland, OR 97229 Dance school · Ballet school · Dance company
DirectionsSame style nearby
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Before you go
Your first ballet class
Is ballet beginner-friendly for adults with no dance experience?
Absolutely. Ballet classes specifically designed for adult beginners assume zero prior experience and move at a pace that lets you learn foundational technique without feeling rushed. Many adult learners are returning to dance after years away or trying it for the first time, and studios increasingly run adult-only beginner classes where everyone's in the same boat.
What should I wear to my first ballet class?
Wear comfortable, moveable clothes like a t-shirt and leggings or soft trousers. Most beginners wear ballet flats or go barefoot. Tie your hair back loosely, remove jewellery, and bring a water bottle. You don't need special gear to start—keep it simple and practical.
Questions about this class
Can I just turn up?
It's priced as a term, so you may need to book the whole block. Ask before you go: on portlanddancecenter.com or call +1503-439-6605.
How much is it?
The price isn't listed. Beginner kids' classes in Portland typically cost $40–$40 per class (median $40, from 13 classes that publish a price).
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. It's listed as absolute beginner for kids. There's also a absolute beginner ballet class here on Mondays at 10:00 AM.
When does it run?
Every Thursday, 4:30 PM–5:15 PM.
Where is it?
Portland Dance Center, 15320 NW Central Dr D-4, Portland, OR 97229.
Answers come from this class’s listing and update when the timetable does.
How we know this
- We read this class from the studio’s own timetable: portlanddancecenter.com/class_schedule.html
- First listed on DanceHow October 17, 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 4.7★ from 18 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.