Ballet Absolute beginner Kids
Absolute Beginner Ballet.
at Portland Ballet, Portland · 4.5★ (10 Google reviews)
Next class
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00 PM
Wednesdays 4:00 PM–4:45 PM
Ask first: Call +1207-772-9671 · Contact page
Checked against the studio’s timetable 2 days ago
About this class
A 45-minute absolute beginner ballet class for kids, on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM, at Portland Ballet, 517 Forest Ave Ste 2. The studio lists 10 classes a week: Ballet (5), Creative Movement (3), Contemporary, and Jazz, and 7 of them are at beginner level.
From the studio’s timetable“11-week course”
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 Ballet
Can’t do Wednesdays? Absolute beginner ballet also runs here on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM.
Showing ballet only. All 10 classes at Portland Ballet →
Don’t forget it
Remind me before Wed, Oct 21
One email the day before, with the address and the studio’s booking link. Nothing else unless you tick the box.
Getting there
517 Forest Ave Ste 2, Portland, ME 04101 Dance school · Arts organization · Ballet school
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 portlandballet.org or call +1207-772-9671.
How much is it?
$200 (term).
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. It's listed as absolute beginner for kids. There's also a absolute beginner ballet class here on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM.
When does it run?
Every Wednesday, 4:00 PM–4:45 PM.
Where is it?
Portland Ballet, 517 Forest Ave Ste 2, Portland, ME 04101.
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: portlandballet.org/prep
- First listed on DanceHow October 17, 2026; last checked 2 days ago. We re-check timetables every week.
- Rating from Google: 4.5★ from 10 reviews. Sponsored studios are always labelled.