Ballet Pensacola

06/05/2026

Week 2 of Summer Intensive is almost here, and we’re thrilled to welcome back Israel Rodriguez as our guest instructor! ✨

A familiar face in our studios, Israel brings incredible expertise and energy to every class. 🔥

05/29/2026

We’re excited to welcome another incredible Week 1 Summer Intensive guest instructor, Jose Gonzalez! ✨

We can’t wait to have Jose in the studios with the academy dancers! 🧑‍🩰

05/28/2026

Summer Intensives begin June 1 and we’re counting down the days! ☀️🩰

We’re thrilled to welcome one of the first guest instructors for Week 1, Carol Tang!

We can’t wait to get started! ✨

05/27/2026

Through the end of the month, every donation to the new scholarship endowment will be matched up to $2,500, thanks to a generous donor! ✨

Together, we are creating lasting opportunities for Ballet Pensacola Academy students to pursue their training through merit and need-based scholarships for years to come. 🧑‍🩰

Join us in supporting the next generation of artists. Invest in excellence. Invest in education. Invest in the kids that are the future of dance.
🧡

https://www.balletpensacola.org/support

05/21/2026

It’s your last day to vote!!!

Voting is OPEN for InWeekly’s Best of the Coast Awards! 🎉

Vote Ballet Pensacola in the following categories:

✨ Best Dance Studio (!!!!!!)
🎄 Best Annual Event – The Nutcracker
💙 Best Non-Profit
☀️ Best Summer Camp
🎭 Best Way to Get Cultured
🩰 Best After-School Activity

It takes less than a minute and means the world to our staff and all of our dancers! 💫

Click the link below and go vote!!!

https://form.jotform.com/261185754425158

05/19/2026

The Academy Gala was the perfect way to end our season and announce something big. 🧑‍🩰💜

We’re proud to announce the development of a NEW Ballet Pensacola Academy Scholarship Endowment! This shared investment in our future creates lasting access to local, regional, and national training opportunities. 🩰

✨ All donations made through the end of May will go directly to the endowment. Invest today, in excellence, education, and the future sustained growth of dance within Ballet Pensacola and the community.

https://www.balletpensacola.org/support

05/17/2026

✨ Ballet Pensacola Academy Graduate Spotlight ✨

Taylor DeWitz began her training with Ballet Pensacola at the age of six and has been a dedicated member of the Academy for the past ten years. Through her training, Taylor has developed a strong sense of perseverance and dedication, striving to give her best in every class and performance. 💪🏼

This fall, Taylor will continue her training at The Rock School for Dance Education, in Philadelphia, where she plans to complete her junior and senior years of high school. 🧑‍🩰

Audiences can catch Taylor performing the role of Medora in the Ballet Pensacola Academy Gala today!

🎟️ https://www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/shows-and-events/ballet-pensacola-academy-gala

05/17/2026

What a Showcase weekend! We welcomed over 1,100 Academy families and supporters over the past two days, and we truly are so grateful. 🧑‍🩰

Wonderful job to all the dancers that performed on Friday and Saturday! ✨

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the Student Company at the Academy Gala tomorrow at 2 PM! 💜

🎟️ https://www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/shows-and-events/ballet-pensacola-academy-gala

05/16/2026

✨ Ballet Pensacola Academy Graduate Spotlight ✨

After first seeing Ballet Pensacola perform as a preschooler, Maya instantly fell in love with dance and has trained with the Academy for the past 15 years. 🩰

Through her training, she has learned the value of perseverance, sacrifice, and embracing every step of the journey both in and out of the studio.
Following graduation, Maya will attend the Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts, where she plans to pursue a double major in Dance, with a concentration in Ballet, and Accounting. 🧑‍🩰💵

Come see Maya perform the role of Swanilda at the Ballet Pensacola Academy Gala on May 17!

🎟️ https://www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/shows-and-events/ballet-pensacola-academy-gala