About Us
"Inspiring excellence in dance on the Emerald Coast."
30A Ballet is the premiere dance studio on the Emerald Coast. We offer a higher standard in dance education than other dance studios in the area. Owner/Director, Allyson Gerron Raymond, is a former professional ballet dancer. In addition, she was an instructor at The Atlanta Ballet for 19 years. It was her vision to 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 and Broadway
Ballet: Allyson Gerron Raymond
Modern, Jazz & Theatre Jazz: Jennifer Venable Austin
Tap: Amy Shell
Guest Teacher In Residence (Ballet): Gary Moore
Studio Location
22200 Panama City Beach Pkwy. (Hwy. 98), Inlet Beach, Fl. 32413
Suites B & C
(850)399-0514
Classes at 30A Ballet
Pre-Ballet
Ages 3-5 years old, 1 hour per week
Levels A1, A2, A3
Ballet Technique
Level B1: Age 6-7 years old, 1 class per week.
Level B2: Ages 7-9, 1-2 classes per week.
Level B3: Ages 8-11, 2- 1 hr classes per week.
Level B4: Ages 10-13, 2- 1.5 hr. classes per week.
Level C: Ages 13-16, 3- 1.5 hour classes per week.
Level D: Ages 16-21, Audition Only! 3- 1.5 hr. technique & 2 pointe classes per week required.
Pointe
Available for students in levels B3 and up. Students must be 10-11 years old and must be selected for pointe class. 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 6 & up) MODERN Dance (Ages 10 & up) JAZZ (Ages 8 & up) THEATRE JAZZ (Ages 13 and 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
Adult Modern Dance! Starts April 8th, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $80/ 6 classes.
Tap: (New Session Starts Jan. 8th) Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m., $110/ 8 week session
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