For over 50 years, Amherst Ballet has offered quality dance instruction through performances, educational programming, and community partnerships.
- Individualized training centering student needs & abilities
- For dancers of all ages, levels, abilities, body types, and backgrounds
- Focus on both technique & expressivity
- Warm & supportive community
- Informed by Vaganova, Balanchine, Cechetti, and ABT methods
- Centering dancer’s emotional & physical health
- Supporting both avocational and pre-professional dancers
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November 21, 2026
4:00-6:00pm
Join us for an afternoon of community fun and learning at the studio!
We’ll enjoy coffee, cookies, and hot buttered popcorn, how to put your hair in a bun and do stage make-up – and then we’ll screen the ballet La Sylphide. Can’t wait to see you there! Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.
Friday, 4:00-5:30pm
Beginning October 16
Want to challenge yourself more, but not yet ready for an Intermediate level class?
This new drop-in class on Friday afternoons is for adult dancers with some experience, between absolute beginner and intermediate levels.
No need to register; just show up! All drop-in classes are $20/class (or you can buy a class card of 10 classes for $180). Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.
Upcoming Workshop: Barre & Bar
November 7, 4:00-6:30
Part of our quarterly series, focusing on ballet foundations for adult dancers who want to go deeper into technique.
November’s barre & bar will explore Multi-Dimensional Alignment: Balancing, Turns, Jumps. We’ll spend about two hours in the studio, followed by refreshments, discussion, and socializing.
Appropriate for beginner dancers who have taken several classes through advanced dancers. Suggested donation $60; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Register here. Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.