Academy Classes

Registration for the 2025-2026 classes are open! Our dance classes are open to all students meeting minimum age requirements. We accept students without regard to sex, race, religion, national origin, or disability.

Academy Dress Code

ALL CLASS LEOTARDS MUST HAVE THE BALLET PENSACOLA LOGO

Approved leotards can be purchased directly through the Ballet Pensacola office, or online through BouCou linked above.

Pre-Primary Division Classes

Girls

  • Pink single strap leotard, pink tights, full sole pink ballet shoes.

Boys

  • Solid white t-shirt, black pants, shorts, or tights, black full sole ballet shoes.

Training Division Classes

  • Primary 1-3: LIGHT BLUE single strap leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers

  • Level 1-2: LAVENDER leotard,  Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers

  • Level 3-4: ROYAL BLUE leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers

  • Level 5-6: BLACK leotard, Pink tights, Pink ballet slippers

  • Modern: Class color leotard, black tights, neutral color socks

  • Boys: Solid white t-shirt, black pants, shorts, or tights, black ballet shoes (full or split sole).

*All students in the Training Division are required to have hair in a neat bun that pulls hair completely off the face and stays up through the duration of class. *

New Classes

Adult Classes

Ballet for Adults Fall Session

  • August 18 – November 13, 2025

    • Mondays: 10:00-11:30am 

    • Wednesdays: 6:45-8:15pm 

    • Thursdays: 7:30-8:45pm 

Satellite Classes for Children

  • Begin on Monday August 25th. Tuition will begin on September 1. 

  • Montessori @ Montessori Dr on Mondays

    • Ages 3-6 – 2:30 – 3:30pm

  • EDS on Tuesdays

    • Creative Dance 3-year-olds - 3:00-3:35pm

    • Creative Dance 4-year-olds - 3:45-4:30pm

    • Pre-Primary 5-6year olds - 4:40-5:25pm

  • CLA on Wednesdays

    • Pre-Primary (Ages 3-4) – 2:45:330pm

    • Primary (Ages 5-7) – 3:30-4:15pm 

  • Montessori @ 12th Ave on Thursdays

    • Ages 3-6 - 2:30-3:30pm

Upcoming Performances 2025-2026 Season

Ballet Pensacola Presents:

Dracula

October 17-19, 2025 & October 24-26, 2025
@ The Center

September 19, 2025
Free Event

Gallery Night

Downtown Pensacola
The Parrish Performing Arts Stage
November 8-9, 2025  
Free Event

Gulf Coast Arts Fest

Downtown OWA
100 N OWA Blvd, Foley AL 36535
November 22, 2025
Free Event

The Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 23, 2025
Central Square, Seaside FL @ 5pm
Free Event

Nutcracker at Seaside, FL

December 19-21, 2025
The Saenger Theatre

The Nutcracker

April 16-19, 2026
The Center

Romeo and Juliet

May 15-16, 2026
The Center

The Academy Showcase

May 17, 2026
The Center

The Academy Gala

Donate

It takes more than applause to keep Ballet Pensacola moving forward—it takes a community. Behind every breathtaking performance is the hard work of dedicated dancers, the creativity of our innovative staff, and the unwavering support of people like you. With less than half of our revenue coming from ticket sales, we depend on generous donors to bridge the gap. Your contribution directly supports our performances, helps us invest in new choreography and costumes, funds scholarships for aspiring dancers, and sustains the programs that make Ballet Pensacola a cultural cornerstone. When you give to Ballet Pensacola, you’re not just funding a performance—you’re fueling opportunity, creativity, and cultural growth in our city. Support Ballet Pensacola and be a part of shaping a brighter, more creative future for our community—onstage and beyond.

3% Cover the Fee

Contact Us

For questions about the Ballet Pensacola Academy, enrollment, or for general inquires about classes and what we offer, please fill out the contact form.

The Center
400 S. Jefferson Street
Pensacola, FL 32502‍

Phone : 850.432.9546

Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance the cultural life of the community by developing an appreciation and knowledge of dance by producing quality dance performances and exceptional dance training.

Discrimination Policy

Ballet Pensacola is committed to maintaining a home for everyone, where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We recognize that while classical ballet has made strides toward inclusivity, our responsibility as an arts organization is to ensure diversity, equity, and belonging are central to all we do.
Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. Discrimination is defined as any unfair, prejudicial, or differential treatment based on an individual's protected characteristics. Ballet Pensacola prohibits discrimination in all areas of its operations, including but not limited to: hiring, auditioning, casting, Academy enrollment and programming, performances, collaborations, board participation, community outreach, and volunteering. 
Ballet Pensacola does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry),disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or military status, in any of its activities or operations. 
Diversity is not a secondary goal, it is fundamental to our mission.

About Ballet Pensacola

Ballet Pensacola presents four major productions each season: a fall show, The Nutcracker in December, a winter show, and a spring show.
Along with the major productions, Ballet Pensacola gets involved with the community by performing in schools, area festivals, touring and special events.
The Ballet Pensacola Academy students have the opportunity to perform with the professional company, and the students have their own Academy Student Showcase at the end of the school year.
As Pensacola’s resident professional dance company, Ballet Pensacola is known for its high artistic quality and innovative productions showcasing classical and contemporary choreography.
Performances are offered at various venues throughout the Pensacola community, including the Saenger Theatre and the Clark Family Cultural Center.