Beginner/Intermediate Ballet

90 minutes | $30

Ideal for those who have some experience but want to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of ballet! This class is designed to build on basic skills while introducing more challenging elements. It is recommended that participants have a basic grasp of ballet fundamentals.

Classes are intended for dancers ages 18 and older. Participants must register in advance; space is limited. No walk-ins will be allowed. Please note, faculty are subject to change.

March 2025

Faculty Spotlight: Rubén Martín

Monday, March 3 | 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Monday, March 10 | 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Monday, March 17 | 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Monday, March 24 | 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Rubén Martín was born in Reus, Spain, and trained at Estudio de Danza de Maria de Avila. After dancing with English National Ballet for four years, he joined San Francisco Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet in 2000. He was promoted to soloist in 2003 and to principal dancer in 2006. In 2014, he became a principal character dancer with San Francisco Ballet, as well as a full-time endowed faculty member at San Francisco Ballet School. He has been a Principal Teacher at the ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School since 2021.

April 2025

Faculty Spotlight: Luciana Paris

Monday, March 31 | 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Monday, April 7 | 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Monday, April 14 | 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Monday, April 21 | 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Monday, April 28 | 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Luciana Paris began her ballet training at the age of seven with Elena Perez. From 1991–1996 she studied at the Instituto Superior de Arte del Teatro Colón. In 1996, Paris was invited to join Ballet Camara and tour with the company in Argentina. She then joined the Teatro Colón Ballet as a soloist. In 1996, she joined Julio Bocca’s Ballet Argentino as a principal dancer and became Bocca’s dance partner, touring nationally and internationally. She joined American Ballet Theatre as a member of the corps de ballet in 2001 and was promoted to Soloist in 2015. In 2012, Paris was designated an ABT Certified Teacher and she currently serves as Contributing Rehearsal Director for ABT Studio Company.

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Plan Your Visit

Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your class.

Upon arriving at ABT’s Studios, you will be required to sign in using the building’s Sign-In App. You will be prompted to sign in using your mobile device by scanning the QR code located in the entryway. Each time you arrive at ABT, you must scan the QR code and show the screen on your mobile device to security in order to gain entry.

After checking in, proceed to the 4th floor using either the elevator or Stairwell B. Participants will only be permitted on the 4th floor.