The Conservatory is overseen by Margaret Barbieri, a world-renowned Prima Ballerina with The Royal Ballet, and Assistant Director of The Sarasota Ballet. Through an inclusive and nurturing environment, the exceptional instructional staff is committed to excellence by providing the highest quality dance education. Our philosophy of training is to educate and train young dancers to become not only technically strong and versatile but also have a true sense of clean, classical artistry, musicality, and style. We also believe in supporting a dancer’s mental health through collaboration with Artists Becoming and our Wellness Team. We work to guide our students as they prepare for a career in the dance industry or higher education. The Conservatory offers a safe place for students to grow and develop at their own pace with small class sizes and individual attention.
12-18
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Our Conservatory Afternoon program is for pre-professional students ages 12 and above. Classes run from 2-6 pm Monday to Friday and 9:30-12:00 on Saturdays. Twice a week students take an earlier class to receive additional training along with added rehearsals for performances and competition preparation.
16-22
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The Sarasota Ballet’s Trainee Program is the top level of the Conservatory and provides students with a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare them for the next steps in their dance careers. The program focuses on well-rounded training with extensive performance opportunities and a chance to work alongside The Sarasota Ballet Studio Company.