School of Ballet RI
We offer a community where students experience dancing in a joyful environment that is supportive, reimagined, and full of integrity.
Students will:
- Receive a rigorous, comprehensive, professional level education that focuses on process over perfection and artistry alongside technical precision
- Experience the power of self-expression in an environment that encourages individuality, risk taking, and creativity
- Learn from our world-class faculty who possess years of educational training, degrees in dance pedagogy, and significant performance experience.
Our programs begin with classes for 3 year old children and continue through to classes for adult dancers, as well as those pursuing a professional dance career. Additionally, we offer special programs for children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, as well as extensive programs for the youth in our underserved communities.
Together we are reimagining dance education. Join us as we cultivate the next generation of professional dancers and inspire a lifelong appreciation of dance for all.
OPEN & CHILDREN’S PROGRAM | AGES 3+
These classes have been created to magnify students’ imagination and explore their moving bodies. These classes are largely based in imaginative play and improvisational games to develop coordination skills, spatial awareness, musical appreciation, body awareness, balance, listening skills, attention and focus, directional skills, and most importantly the joy of movement through creative expression and age-appropriate physical exercises.
CORE PROGRAM | AGES 8 – 22
This professional-track training program is designed with individual student success at its core. Students receive a solid dance foundation that allows for individual success and accomplishment. Many graduating students are accepted into high-level college dance programs or traineeships, or professional companies, while others achieve success in different career paths, leveraging skills like a strong sense of self, goal-oriented discipline and confidence. All graduate with a lifelong understanding and appreciation of the Arts and its impact in our society.
Students are assessed by the Faculty and Principal and are placed in classes according to their age, ability, strength, development and commitment level, each student moves through the levels at their own pace.
Students in the Core Program are offered performance opportunities through Ballet RI productions like our audition-based children’s cast of The Nutcracker, Culmination, Next Generation Choreographic Project, Performance Ensemble, and regional and national competitions.
*Please note that Option 1 is traditionally chosen by students identifying as female, and Option 2 is traditionally chosen by students identifying as male.
adult PROGRAM
School of Ballet RI’s Adult Program is designed to provide our community with the opportunity to explore dance as an enriching activity in a supportive and professional setting. Classes are offered in a variety of styles and levels and students may take as many or as few dance classes as they wish.
ADAPTIVE dance PROGRAM
Ballet RI’s Adaptive Dance Program enables dancers with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or movement challenges and aging bodies to explore movement in an encouraging, safe environment where professional teachers are trained to modify and support ALL bodies through a series of exercises meant to increase physical mobility, flexibility, strength, musicality and self-expression.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Get moving this summer with Summer Dance Intensive, Company Rep Workshop, children’s camps and classes for movers of all ages! From fun day camps filled with engaging, creative activities, to classes to give your summer training a boost, spend the summer at School of Ballet RI!
STUDENT STUDIO
A central place for current Ballet RI students to access the student handbook and other important information.
FACILITIES
Located in the heart of Providence’s vibrant, charming East Side, Ballet RI’s facilities feature three spacious, light filled studios with sprung floors, ballet barres and mirrors, offering a safe and nurturing environment for developing dancers of all ages and abilities. The largest of the studios transforms into a 95 seat Black Box Theatre where new and innovative works for audiences of all ages are performed.
The vibrant, walkable neighborhood features unique shops, diverse restaurants, a charming public park and playground, and is easily accessible by bicycle, transit, and car. Ballet RI is a proud member of the Hope Street Merchants Association.
