Academie de Ballet Classique

Our intermediate dancers have officially reached a milestone they’ve been working toward for years... their very first pointe shoes! 🩰✨

This week they learned how to sew on their ribbons, prepare their shoes, and take their first steps en pointe. It’s a moment every ballet dancer looks forward to and one that represents years of hard work, consistency, and passion.

At ABC, every level is designed to help dancers grow with confidence and celebrate exciting milestones along the way. Whether your dancer is just beginning or dreaming of their own first pair of pointe shoes, every journey starts with that very first class. 💜

Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all of our incredible Dance Dads! 💙💙💙

Thank you for being there for your dancers through all the glitter, hairspray and long production weeks! We love you!

Munchkin Mayor /
Lead Winkie demi- soloist /
Guardian of Emerald City /
Farmer | Anika is 14 years old and was lived in Bend her whole life. She was been dancing since she was three.
A fun fact about her is she is very impulsive.

Favorite Ballet Memory: When we danced in the Twinkle Toes ABC class with Ms. Jessica

Favorite Central Oregon Activity: Mountain biking or paddleboarding

Lead Raven demi-soloist /
Poppy demi-soloist / Emerald City Hostess / Farmer | Natalie is 14 years old and she has been dancing for 11 years. She has lived in Bend her whole life. A fun fact about Natalie is that she can play the piano.

Favorite Ballet Memory: Getting my first pair of Pointe Shoes

Favorite Central Oregon Activity: Going on walks

Tin Man / Farmer | Alaina is 35 years old. She has lived in Bend for 6 years. She has been dancing in some form or fashion since she was 3 years old.

Favorite Ballet Memory: Dancing in the Nutcracker on Broadway with my mom

Favorite Central Oregon Activity: Being outside in general: hiking, running, golfing