Ballet for All!

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

Read more about our approach…

Movie Matinée!

Enjoy fresh, hot buttered popcorn old-school movie-style!

June’s featured ballet is Giselle.

All ages are welcome; children should have a responsible adult along.

Summer Programs

Summer programs are open for registration!

Join us all summer long at weekly creative movement classes for our youngest dancers, regular drop-in classes (Level 3 through adult), a week-long intensive workshop, barre & bar, and more!  

Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.

And keep your eyes out for more summer programs coming soon!

Dance in the Library!

July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10:30-11:30am
Forbes Library, Northampton

A joyful introduction to dance and music for the youngest movers, nurturing imagination, coordination, and collaboration. Great for children ages 2-6 and their siblings and caregivers! More info on our Events Calendar.

This program is supported by a grant from the Northampton Arts Council.