Portland Ballet

Portland School of Ballet is proud to offer instruction to adults and teenagers who wish to learn ballet and improve their technique, as well as those who are looking to dance for fun and fitness, and we have expanded our Drop-In Class offerings for June!

*Online pre-registration is required for all drop-in classes. Sign up here: https://www.portlandballet.org/openclasses

See the full class schedule below:

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:

𝘉𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 (𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘴 16+)
- Mondays: 6:30pm-8:00pm
- Saturdays, June 20 & 27: 11am-12:30pm

𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 (𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘴 16+)
- Tuesdays: 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:30pm

𝘛𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 (𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘴 13-18)
- Saturdays, June 20 & 27: 12:30pm-2:00pm

𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦/𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 (𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘴 12-18)
Open to Dancers from all studios! Maintenance Classes will consist of 1.5 hours of technique followed by 30 minutes of pointe.
- Tuesdays, June 9 & 16: 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Thursdays, June 11 & 18: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Portland Ballet is committed to bringing artistic vibrancy and leadership to everyone it engages with, whether in the studio, through performances, in the arts sector, or across communities. Through inspiring performances, expert training, and meaningful creative collaborations, we work to fortify the future of ballet while enriching Maine’s cultural landscape.

In supporting this facet of our strategic work, you'll be investing in our artists, educators, students, leaders, and programs that reflect our vibrancy and excellence. Participate now in our Donation Challenge, so you can direct a gift toward our advancement of this important work. Just visit the website and select your level of support - from $25 and up!

📸 1: Jennifer Jones

𝗔 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟰𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 | 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Our studios are regularly filled with dedicated dance students at all levels, and over the past year we invested in their progress and goals with renewed enthusiasm. This April, acclaimed dance educator Sara Knight visited our studios to teach class to our Company and to our School students. A graduate of England’s Royal Ballet School and the Vaganova (Kirov) Ballet Academy, Knight is scheduled to return as an instructor for our 2026 Portland Ballet Summer Intensive.

Video auditions for the PB Summer Intensive will be accepted through June 1st. Find more information and submit your video audition here: https://www.portlandballet.org/pbsi

𝗔 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟰𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 | 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵

This year Portland Ballet partnered with many of Maine’s nonprofits, including hospitals, retirement communities, and schools, to share the benefits of arts and movement. Our outreach activities included customized programs, free & discounted tickets, career days, and other activities that expand access to ballet. Over the holidays, we also brought a special presentation of 𝘈 𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘳 to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center.

𝗔 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟰𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 | 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Over the past year, Portland Ballet prioritized bringing ballet experiences to young people across Maine, and we strengthened our partnership with the Youth Leadership Advisory Team, a dynamic group of young leaders and adult partners working to improve outcomes for those in foster care. Through this collaboration, families and volunteers were able to attend performances as our guests, and also enjoy unique behind-the-scenes experiences. Additional programs, such as our School Time shows, connected the classroom to the arts, and brought thousands of students to the ballet this season.

Find more information about the programs we offer here: https://www.portlandballet.org/outreach

Announcing Portland Ballet's 2026/27 Season:

🦇 Dracula | Fall 2026
❄ A Victorian Nutcracker | December 2026
🔹 New Works | Winter 2027
🏹 Sylvia | Spring 2027

Tickets on sale this summer!

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Thank you to everyone who came to see 𝘈 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵’𝘴 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮, as well as 𝘉𝘦𝘷𝘺 and 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘴 this past weekend. Your energy, enthusiasm, and support made these performances truly unforgettable. Congratulations to the artists, staff, and volunteers, and a special thank you to our supporters who made all of our work possible throughout the cultural season.

Stay tuned for our summer offerings and 2026/27 Season announcement!

Today is your last chance to see 𝘈 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵’𝘴 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮! Don’t miss this enchanting ballet which will run alongside Nell Shipman’s contemporary 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘴 and Jennifer Jones’s lighthearted 𝘉𝘦𝘷𝘺.

Today’s performances are at 2pm and 7pm at Westbrook Performing Arts Center, and tickets will be available at the door.