Drop-in classes
Mixed Level: Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm
Mixed Level: Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm
Advanced Beginner: Wednesdays 8:00-9:30am
Mixed Level: Saturdays 10:00-11:30am
$20/class (or you can buy a class card of 10 classes for $180)
Open to adult dancers and students Level 3 and up
Summer drop-in classes begin on Saturday, June 20. No need to register! Just show up. Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.
Creative Movement
Monday 4:30-5:30 PM; 6-week session beginning 6/22/2026
Tuition: $150
A joyful introduction to dance and music for our youngest movers, this class invites children into a playful and encouraging space where creativity and self-expression are nurtured. Through imaginative games and improvisation, dancers explore the building blocks of movement and sound—direction, level, tempo, rhythm, texture, melody, and shape—while developing strength, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness. Guided partner work fosters connection and collaboration, while thoughtful attention is given to cultivating respect for self, others, and the studio. This class lays a strong foundation for a lifelong love of movement and the arts.
No previous training required. Recommended for ages 3-5. Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.
Absolute beginner ballet for teens and adults
Monday, 6:30-8:00pm and Wednesday, 6:00-7:30pm
5-week session running from 6/29-7/29
Tuition: $180
This 5-week session, meeting for two classes each week, will provide an essential foundation for new dancers and the grounding to participate in ongoing classes and workshops. A minimum class size of 5 students is necessary for this class to run.
Recommended for beginner teens and adults of all ages. Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions. Read more about our approach to ballet here.
Strength Training for Dancers
An exciting new workshop led by Nikolai Wright, a long time member of the Amherst Ballet family. The workshop will include a presentation on strength training, nutrition, and recovery for dancers, a short workout with exercises everyone can start to use at home, and time for a Q&A.
This program is offered for free, with no need to register ahead – just show up! Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.
Barre & bar: Ballet fundamentals for adult dancers
Saturday, August 1, 3:00-6:ish + socializing
Part of our quarterly series, focusing on ballet foundations for adult dancers who want to go deeper into technique: things you may never have learned if you are an adult beginner, or may have lost track of if you learned them a long time ago. August’s barre & bar will explore music for dancers. Come for the workshop and stay to hang out!
Appropriate for beginner dancers who have taken several classes through advanced dancers. Max 20 students; suggested donation $60; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.
Saturday, August 22, 3:00-6:ish + socializing: Barre & Bar, special edition
This special edition of our quarterly Barre & Bar series is for beginner adult men, and will focus on skills and vocabulary to support men’s healthy participation in ballet. Led by company dancer Brokk Toggerson, the session includes a full introductory ballet class with ample time for questions and discussion. Hang out and enjoy refreshments after the class!
Appropriate for absolute beginners. Max 20 students; suggested donation $40; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.
Partnering Workshop
August 22, 12:00-1:30pm
Yay! We’re offering another partnering workshop, for the first time since we moved to the new studio. No need to register, just show up, ready to lift and turn each other!
Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.
Back-to-Ballet intensive for ages 11+
August 17-21, 9:00-4:00
Tuition: $600/week
Includes class, stretching, conditioning, improvisation/creative movement, music, watching ballet, ballet history, and learning repertoire.
Dancers bring water, lunch, and snacks. Wear standard ballet attire. Contact info@amherstballet.org with questions.
