The Sarasota Ballet School

The Sarasota Ballet School is home to a flourishing community of children and adults of all ages and experience. The School’s multifaceted programs focus on high quality artistic training that promotes health and fosters a love for the art form. The Sarasota Ballet School sets itself apart as the only school attached to a professional company on Florida’s West Coast and the only school in Sarasota to offer the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

The Sarasota Ballet School joined with Dance – The Next Generation and The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory to perform the wonderful story of Alice in Wonderland. The stage sparkled as Lewis Carroll’s precocious Alice danced through a world of peculiar friends, maddening tea parties, and a dramatic royal affair. The energy of The Sarasota Ballet’s combined education programs proved to offer a vibrant performance and was a rich experience shared among the dancers.

EXPERIENCE DAY

To kick off the school year our downtown studios opened their doors to the public for an interactive storybook experience. Fairytale stories came to life as children danced and created crafts with real-life characters.

PATRICIA A. GOLEMME STUDIO OPENING

On April 22, 2022, the School celebrated the naming of its downtown location thanks to a leadership gift from education supporters, Patricia Golemme and Timothy Fullum. The event commenced with a ribbon cutting and included a sneak peek into students’ rehearsals. NUTCRACKER FESTIVAL

The second annual Nutcracker Festival presented over 100 students on the outdoor stage in the Rosemary Square District. The festival was filled with dances set to classic Nutcracker tunes and a festive holiday market that friends, family, and the community enjoyed.