Portland Ballet

Portland Ballet Maine's professional ballet company and home to the leading classical training in the state.

Portland School of Ballet is proud to offer instruction to adults and teenagers who wish to learn ballet and improve the...
05/29/2026

Portland School of Ballet is proud to offer instruction to adults and teenagers who wish to learn ballet and improve their technique, as well as those who are looking to dance for fun and fitness, and we have expanded our Drop-In Class offerings for June!

*Online pre-registration is required for all drop-in classes. Sign up here: https://www.portlandballet.org/openclasses

See the full class schedule below:

๐’๐œ๐ก๐ž๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ž:

๐˜‰๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜Š๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ด (๐˜ˆ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด 16+)
- Mondays: 6:30pm-8:00pm
- Saturdays, June 20 & 27: 11am-12:30pm

๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜Š๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ด (๐˜ˆ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด 16+)
- Tuesdays: 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:30pm

๐˜›๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ ๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ ๐˜Š๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ด (๐˜ˆ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด 13-18)
- Saturdays, June 20 & 27: 12:30pm-2:00pm

๐˜๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ/๐˜ˆ๐˜ฅ๐˜ท๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜”๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜Š๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ด (๐˜ˆ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด 12-18)
Open to Dancers from all studios! Maintenance Classes will consist of 1.5 hours of technique followed by 30 minutes of pointe.
- Tuesdays, June 9 & 16: 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Thursdays, June 11 & 18: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Portland Ballet is committed to bringing artistic vibrancy and leadership to everyone it engages with, whether in the st...
05/26/2026

Portland Ballet is committed to bringing artistic vibrancy and leadership to everyone it engages with, whether in the studio, through performances, in the arts sector, or across communities. Through inspiring performances, expert training, and meaningful creative collaborations, we work to fortify the future of ballet while enriching Maineโ€™s cultural landscape.

In supporting this facet of our strategic work, you'll be investing in our artists, educators, students, leaders, and programs that reflect our vibrancy and excellence. Participate now in our Donation Challenge, so you can direct a gift toward our advancement of this important work. Just visit the website and select your level of support - from $25 and up!

๐Ÿ“ธ 1: Jennifer Jones

05/19/2026

๐Ÿ“ทโœจMemories of the 2025/26 Season captured on film by the company and pre-professional dancers.

We canโ€™t wait for more magical backstage moments to come next season! Tickets go on sale in July.

๐—” ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฑ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป | ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ปOur studios are regularly filled with dedicated dance students at all levels, ...
05/15/2026

๐—” ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฑ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป | ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป

Our studios are regularly filled with dedicated dance students at all levels, and over the past year we invested in their progress and goals with renewed enthusiasm. This April, acclaimed dance educator Sara Knight visited our studios to teach class to our Company and to our School students. A graduate of Englandโ€™s Royal Ballet School and the Vaganova (Kirov) Ballet Academy, Knight is scheduled to return as an instructor for our 2026 Portland Ballet Summer Intensive.

Video auditions for the PB Summer Intensive will be accepted through June 1st. Find more information and submit your video audition here: https://www.portlandballet.org/pbsi

๐—” ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฑ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป | ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ตThis year Portland Ballet partnered with many of Maineโ€™s nonprofits, including ...
05/11/2026

๐—” ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฑ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป | ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต

This year Portland Ballet partnered with many of Maineโ€™s nonprofits, including hospitals, retirement communities, and schools, to share the benefits of arts and movement. Our outreach activities included customized programs, free & discounted tickets, career days, and other activities that expand access to ballet. Over the holidays, we also brought a special presentation of ๐˜ˆ ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ฏ ๐˜•๐˜ถ๐˜ต๐˜ค๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ to the Barbara Bush Childrenโ€™s Hospital at Maine Medical Center.

๐—” ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฑ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป | ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒOver the past year, Portland Ballet prioritized bringing ballet experiences ...
05/05/2026

๐—” ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฑ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป | ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ

Over the past year, Portland Ballet prioritized bringing ballet experiences to young people across Maine, and we strengthened our partnership with the Youth Leadership Advisory Team, a dynamic group of young leaders and adult partners working to improve outcomes for those in foster care. Through this collaboration, families and volunteers were able to attend performances as our guests, and also enjoy unique behind-the-scenes experiences. Additional programs, such as our School Time shows, connected the classroom to the arts, and brought thousands of students to the ballet this season.

Find more information about the programs we offer here: https://www.portlandballet.org/outreach

Announcing Portland Ballet's 2026/27 Season:๐Ÿฆ‡ Dracula | Fall 2026โ„ A Victorian Nutcracker | December 2026๐Ÿ”น New Works | W...
04/30/2026

Announcing Portland Ballet's 2026/27 Season:

๐Ÿฆ‡ Dracula | Fall 2026
โ„ A Victorian Nutcracker | December 2026
๐Ÿ”น New Works | Winter 2027
๐Ÿน Sylvia | Spring 2027

Tickets on sale this summer!

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Thank you to everyone who came to see ๐˜ˆ ๐˜”๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜•๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ตโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜‹๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ, as well as ๐˜‰๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜บ and ๐˜๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ด this past weekend. Your ene...
04/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to see ๐˜ˆ ๐˜”๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜•๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ตโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜‹๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ, as well as ๐˜‰๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜บ and ๐˜๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ด this past weekend. Your energy, enthusiasm, and support made these performances truly unforgettable. Congratulations to the artists, staff, and volunteers, and a special thank you to our supporters who made all of our work possible throughout the cultural season.

Stay tuned for our summer offerings and 2026/27 Season announcement!

Today is your last chance to see ๐˜ˆ ๐˜”๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜•๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ตโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜‹๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ! Donโ€™t miss this enchanting ballet which will run alongside N...
04/25/2026

Today is your last chance to see ๐˜ˆ ๐˜”๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ ๐˜•๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ฉ๐˜ตโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜‹๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฎ! Donโ€™t miss this enchanting ballet which will run alongside Nell Shipmanโ€™s contemporary ๐˜๐˜ฎ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ด and Jennifer Jonesโ€™s lighthearted ๐˜‰๐˜ฆ๐˜ท๐˜บ.

Todayโ€™s performances are at 2pm and 7pm at Westbrook Performing Arts Center, and tickets will be available at the door.

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517 Forest Avenue , Suite #2
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+12077729671

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