Welcome to the 2024-2025 Ballet Dance Season! With so much in store this year, we wanted to take a moment to share some exciting updates and insights before the season gets into full swing.

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An image of two ballet dancers in a park. Academy of Ballet Arts in St. Petersburg, FL.

Upcoming Performances

The Academy of Ballet Arts will be performing selections from our Summer Intensive Programs at the ArtWalk this Saturday, September 9, 2023. The following performances will take place in the studios located in the Pruitt Art Center: 

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An image of the Academy of Ballet Arts studio in St. Petersburg, FL

By Markus Gottschlich
Creative Pinellas

March 29, 2023

It is a rare occurrence that a business founded in 1969 has a chance to redesign its community impact, but the renaissance of the Academy of Ballet Arts Inc is happening on April 1 in St. Petersburg. 

The Warehouse Arts District Association (WADA) has invited the Academy of Ballet Arts to relocate their professional ballet school to the Pruitt Education Center on the WADA ArtsXchange Campus.

By Greg Evans
Associate Editor/Broadway Critic

November 3, 2021

By Marina Harss for Pointe Magazine
October 15, 2021

An image of a dancer in The Biggest Wall from the Bottom of My Heart | Academy of Ballet Arts in St. Petersburg, FL.

Academy of Ballet Arts very own Emily G will be presenting work this weekend at the Momentum Choreographer’s Showcase at The Studio@620

Saturday October 2, 2021 @ 7:00 PM
Sunday October 3, 2021 @ 2:00 PM

General Admission $15
Studio@620 Members/Students $10

By Alexandra Martin for Pointe Magazine
September 27, 2021

By Lindsay Martell for Dance Magazine
September 16, 2019

ABA alumni Calvin Royal III speaks with Desmond Richardson about Mentorship. In this delightfully candid conversation, Calvin speaks about his incredible relationship with Mama P. Click the Link below to watch!

ABA alumnus, Calvin Royal III, will be participating in the 2020 Virtual Visiting Creator Week at the Arts Conservatory for Teens. Below is a link to a video with more information about the event, as well as a brochure.