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21 Years
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Your Trusted Partner for Dance Education in Fresno
Northwest Studio For Ballet is a premier ballet training institution dedicated to providing high-quality classical ballet education rooted in the Russian Vaganova method. With over two decades of experience, our studio cultivates artistic excellence while emphasizing technical precision, professionalism, and lifelong character development. Our instructors are committed to nurturing students from beginner levels through advanced training, offering structured programs that require weekly classes and progressive skill development.We produce professional classical ballet productions annually, enriching both our students' experiences and the broader Fresno community. Through disciplined instruction and a focus on core values like teamwork and self-control, we prepare dancers for potential careers in ballet or lifelong appreciation of the art form.
Services
Ballet Classes
Pre-Ballet Program
Primary Ballet
Lyrical Classes
Open Adult Classes
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Over 20 years of specialized ballet training experience
- Certified instructors teaching the Russian Vaganova method
- Professional classical ballet productions annually
- Structured programs with progressive skill development
- Emphasis on character development and technical precision
Services
Ballet Classes
Structured ballet instruction using the Russian Vaganova method for ages 2 through adults. Classes focus on technical precision, artistic expression, and progressive skill development. Our programs prepare students for professional careers or lifelong appreciation of classical ballet.
Pre-Ballet Program
Foundational ballet training for ages 2-5 introducing basic movements and dance concepts. Weekly classes develop coordination, rhythm, and proper technique while fostering creativity and love for dance in a supportive environment.
Primary Ballet
Entry-level ballet instruction for ages 5-8 establishing core techniques and discipline. Curriculum builds fundamental skills through structured exercises and creative movement patterns to prepare for advanced training.
Lyrical Classes
Combination classes blending ballet technique with expressive, music-driven movements for intermediate students. Focus on emotional storytelling through dance while maintaining technical accuracy and proper body alignment.
Open Adult Classes
Recreational ballet classes for teens and adults of all skill levels. Sessions emphasize technique refinement, physical fitness, and artistic enjoyment in a non-competitive environment with flexible participation options.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We specialize in classical ballet using the Russian Vaganova method, with additional lyrical dance classes available for intermediate students.
What age groups do you accept?
Our programs serve students aged 2 through adults, with classes specifically designed for different developmental stages and skill levels.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes! We produce annual professional ballet productions including The Nutcracker and recitals featuring student performers from our advanced classes.
How often are classes held?
Class frequency varies by level from one weekly session for beginners to ten weekly sessions for advanced students, with specific schedules outlined for each program.
What should I wear to class?
Specific dress codes apply by class level to ensure proper technique development and professional standards. Details are provided during registration.
Reviews (5)
Lori Folkman
Dec 11, 2019
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NWB is the best ballet school and company in Kalispell. They provide a great pre-professional education with quality instruction and performances. They have a supportive staff and friendly students who create a family-like atmosphere.
Rodney Rickard
Aug 21, 2019
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A must see if your in the Flathead Valley for their Nutcracker or Mothers Day weekend performances. Stunning work, by far one of the best you will ever see.
K. B.
May 01, 2019
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My daughter has been doing ballet here for a year and a half now, she loves it there and has grown a lot, it's a lot more organized than other studios we've been to. I love that they are associated with the Fresno Ballet Company, it gives the kids opportunities to perform multiple times at year at the Saroyan theater.
Karla Ogle
Jan 14, 2018
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We love Northwest Ballet! My girls danced at NWB for 12 years and it was their second home. Miss Marisa is kind, caring and compassionate teacher with who creates a very positive and disciplined environment. Her teaching style is highly technique oriented and she produces some highly trained dancers. My husband and I would recommend anyone interested in dance to use NWB, you wont be disappointed.
Evelyn Pace
Jun 20, 2016
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Absolutely LOVE this place, my daughter was begging for ballet lessons and we are so please with our choice to send her to NW BC, the teachers are so kind and everyone is super helpful from step 1 of enrolment and all through performances. We look forward to many, many years with this company.
