Ballet Beginner Adults
Beginner Ballet.
at Columbia Dance Center, Portland · 5.0★ (23 Google reviews)
Next class
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00 PM
Thursdays 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Ask first: Call +1360-737-1922 · Email · Contact page
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A 90-minute beginner ballet class for adults, on Thursdays at 6:00 PM, at Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway St. The studio lists 25 classes a week: Ballet (7), Contemporary (4), Creative Dance 5 (4), Jazz (4), Creative Dance (3), and Creative Dance 3, and 15 of them are at beginner level.
From the studio’s timetable“11-week session”
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 Columbia Dance Center
Can’t do Thursdays? Beginner ballet also runs here on Wednesdays at 5:05 PM.
Showing ballet only. All 25 classes at Columbia 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
1700 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA 98663 Dance school · Dance store
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 columbiadance.org or call +1360-737-1922.
How much is it?
$130 (term).
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. It's listed as beginner for adults. There's also a beginner ballet class here on Wednesdays at 5:05 PM.
When does it run?
Every Thursday, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM.
Where is it?
Columbia Dance Center, 1700 Broadway St, Vancouver, WA 98663.
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: columbiadance.org/adult-classes/
- First listed on DanceHow October 17, 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 5.0★ from 23 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.