30A Ballet (850)399-0514 Classes in Ballet, Pointe, Tap & Jazz
About Us
"Inspiring excellence in dance on the Emerald Coast."
30A Ballet is the premiere dance studio on the Emerald Coast. We offer the highest standard in dance education in the area. Owner/Director, Allyson Gerron Raymond, is a former professional ballet dancer and holds Bachelors Degrees in Dance Pedagogy, Arts Management and Dance Performance. She has been teaching dance for over 30 years. Ms. Raymond's performance credits include: "Swan Lake", "Coppelia", Balanchine's "Nutcracker" (Soloist), "Paquita" (Soloist), "Sleeping Beauty" (Soloist), "Don Quixote", "Carmen" & Balanchine's "Serenade". She has trained with some of the greats in the dance world, including Robert Barnett, Robert Joffrey, David Howard, Nicholas Pacana, Stanley Zampakos, Pavel Rotaru, Anne Burton Avery, Pavel Rotaru, Maniya Baredo, Tom Pazik, Terrell Paulk & Diane Callahan, just to name a few. Ms. Allyson performed with several professional companies, including The Atlanta Ballet & International Ballet Rotaru. She was a soloist at The Gainesville Ballet during her college years. Ms. Raymond was an instructor at The Atlanta Ballet (19 years) and has taught Master Classes all across the Southeast. It was her vision to bring the level of professional quality dance to Walton, Bay and Okaloosa Counties that she has seen throughout her career in larger cities.
Teachers with Experience
30A Ballet only employs professionals. We do not hire teenagers or student teachers! All of our teachers have professional experience and/or degrees in dance. 30A Ballet teachers hail from The Atlanta Ballet, Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, NYU, Joffrey Ballet, The Rockettes, American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Harkness Ballet, Le Folies Bergere, Bay Point Ballet, L'accademia Teatro alla Scala (Milan, Italy), NYU Dance Dept., Univ. of Alabama Dance, Univ. of FL Dance and Broadway
Ballet: Technique & Pointe: Allyson Gerron Raymond
Jazz: Morgan Lakey
Tap: Kay Hebert
Ballet Technique & Pointe: Maria Columbu
Guest Teachers/ Summer Intensive: Stacey Slichter, Meredith Huddleston, Breena Cocco, Gary Moore, Heather Hunt
Studio Location
22200 Panama City Beach Pkwy. (Hwy. 98), Inlet Beach, Fl. 32413
Suites B & C
(850)399-0514
Intermediate/ Advanced Summer Classes
Summer Classes: Ages 11-18, with at least 4 years ballet training
Ages 12-18: June 6-10th: 9:30-2:30, $250.
* Guest Artist, Stacey Slichter, will be teaching a 1.5 hr ballet technique class and a 1 hr. pointe/Variations class daily. Students will have a 30 minute lunch break and then will do a 1.5 hour Modern class with another Guest Teacher (TBA).
Ages 11-12 & 12-18: July 11-15th: 9:30-2:30, $250.
*Allyson Raymond, Director of 30A Ballet and other teachers at 30A Ballet will teach a 1.5 hour ballet technique class, followed by stretch and conditioning and pointe class. After lunch, dancers will have Modern Dance with a Guest Artist (TBA).
SUMMER DANCE CAMPS!
Tutu’s & Tea Parties: June 6-9, 9-11:00, ages 3-5, $145.
(Includes a 1 hr. pre-ballet class, a tea party/snack and craft.)
Ballet To Broadway: June 20-24, ages 6-8, 9:00-12:30, $195.
(Includes: Ballet, Tap, Jazz and crafts)
Ballet Fairy Camp: July 25-28, ages 3-5, 9-11:00, $145.
(Includes: 1 hr. pre-ballet class, snack & crafts)
Dance Workshop: June 13-17, Ages 8-11, 9:00-12:30, $195.
(Includes: Ballet, stretch/condition, Jazz & Modern dance)
Fall 2022-23 Schedule
BALLET:
Level A1 (3 yr. olds): Tuesday 3:15-4:00
Level A2 (4 yr. olds): Wednesday 3:30-4:30
Level A3 (5 yr. olds): Thursday 3:30-4:30
Level A4 (5-1/2-6 yr. olds): Monday 3:30-4:30
Level B1 (6-8 yr. olds): Monday 4:30-5:30
Level B1 (6-8 yr. olds): Wednesday 4:30-5:30
Level B2 (1st year/7-9 yr. olds): Wednesday 5:30-6:30
Level B2 (2nd year in B2/8-10 yr. olds):
(2 classes per week required)
Tuesday 4-5:00
Thursday 4:30-5:30
Level B3- 9-11 yr. olds: TBA
(2 days per week required)
Level B4- 10-12 yr. olds (Audition Required)
TBA
(2 days per week required)
Levels C & D - 12-18 yrs. olds (Audition Required) :
TBA
Company Class & Rehearsals
(Audition Only/Levels C & D)
TAP
Tap 1- Ages 6-8: Tuesday 3:30-4:15
Tap 2- Ages 8-10: Tuesday 4:15-5:15
Tap 3- Ages 10-14: Tuesday 5:15-6:15
JAZZ
30A BALLET...Inspiring excellence in Dance on the Emerald Coast
Class Levels at 30A Ballet
Pre-Ballet
Level A1: Age 3, 45 minute class
Level A2: Age 4, 1 hour class
Level A3: Age 5, 1 hour class
Level A4: Ages 5 1/2- 6, 1 hour class
Ballet Technique
Level B1: Age 6-7 years old, 1 class per week.
Level B2: (1st yr in B2) Ages 7-9, 1 class per week.
Level B2: (2nd yr in B2) Ages 8-9, 2 classes per week
Level B3: Ages 8-11, 2 (1.5 hr.) classes per week.
Level B4: Ages 10-12, 2 (1.5 hr.) classes per week.
Level C: Ages 12-14, 2 (1.5 hour) classes per week & 2 pointe classes per week.
Level D: Ages 14-21, Audition Only! 3- 1.5 hr. technique & 2 pointe classes per week required.
Pointe
Available for students in levels B4 and up. Students must be at least 11 years old and must be recommended for pointe class by their instructor. Students must take at least 2 ballet technique classes per week in order to take pointe class.
C & D Levels: minimum two pointe classes per week.
Optional Classes
TAP (Ages 5 & up) and JAZZ (Ages 6 & up)
30A Ballet Company
Ages 9 and up, by audition only. Dancers must attend all required classes, plus rehearsals on Saturday. Apprentice Company, Jr. Company and Sr. Company.
Performances include Nutcracker, Spring Concert, visits to Sr. Living Homes, Holly Fair Festival and more!
Adult Classes
None at this time.
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