Top Ballet schools in Bend, United States

My two daughters absolutely loved going to ABC! We loved all the teachers there, and they have fun performance opportunities and great communication to create such a welcoming community. ABC was a big part of cultivating and nurturing the love of dance in our girls❤️

I can not thank the teachers and director of this school enough!! Since taking the plunge into the world of dance I have seen my daughter grow and is continually surprising me with her new achievements. The staff is warm and friendly, they genuinely care about the families who attend the school ( I say families because once you enroll one child you will want to enroll your others as well!!) Valerie is one of the most giving people I have ever met, she has a huge heart and wants nothing more than to help enrich the lives of her students, in addition her teachers are among some of the most accomplished people I have ever met, they are tallented and educated! I can not recommend this studio more!

My daughter has been at ABC for two years. I know that it's important that children develop a love for their art/have an enjoyable time/be healthy while also learning a lot. All are important to their developing sense of themselves and the world. At ABC, she's had this experience with each instructor and the children around her. It's developed/continued a love for the art, she's had a lovely time in a healthy and skilled environment. We've loved it!

ABC is a family of talented and committed individuals. I grew up dancing there and I am so grateful for the experience. The teachers. Ms. Val and Ms. Alesa have prepared me for a future in dance through professional training and encouragements. You are expected to work hard at the studio, but you will receive some of the best training at Academie de Ballet Classique in all of Central Oregon if you put forth the effort.

ABC is the most welcoming and accommodating studio I have tried, and I have danced at many studios in my life. They are warm and friendly, with constructive help at excelling in dance, no matter if a toddler or an adult trying dance for the first time, or advanced students. The training is consistent and challenging, and the teachers do their best to help each student progress where they need to, without pushing them too far too soon. It is a positive dance environment for all, without judgment. Students will feel like they can try new things and dance their heart out without fear of not being "good enough." Very supportive, passionate, qualified owner and teachers at this studio! The only negative is a lack of organization with scheduling, communication, and small details here and there. But they try their best to serve the community equally! Also, ABC productions are beautiful and entertaining!!! Valerie Holgers has a huge heart for people, and it shows.

Certainly it's the best dance company we've ever been involved with, (and we've been to 3 different ones over my daughter's infatuation with dance). We recently moved about a half an hour from Bend and my schedule has made it so that I can't nail down enough time to take her all the way to ABC and she doesn't want to go anywhere else. Hmmm... it's a toughie. She even tried another ballet school near where we are and definitely prefers ABC. It's the caring atmosphere and level of training that Valerie and all of her teachers give, it's amazing. The shows they put on are ridiculously good too! We'll be back... just got to get the schedule situated. Love to everyone over there! We miss you!

I've know Valerie for several years through my daughter who has taken lessons from her and others at her studio and received exceptional ballet training. My daughter still attends her classes whenever she is in town. I, as an adult, have enjoyed taking classes from Valerie for fun and exercise. She is a terrific person, knowledgeable teacher and excels in whatever she does, including teaching and performance productions. Academie de Ballet Classique deserves a 5 Star rating!

Academie de Ballet Classique is such a wonderful place to learn valuable technique, important skills, and an undeniable love for dance. Valerie and the other teachers there gave me exactly what I needed to get launched as a professional dancer.
It is a very safe environment, and everyone there is very supportive!