30A Ballet is a member of the National Dance Education Organization
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. Ms. Raymond's performance credits include : "Swan Lake", "Coppelia", Balanchines "Nutcracker" (Soloist), "Paquita" (Soloist), "Sleeping Beauty" (Soloist), "Don Quixote", "Carmen" & Balanchines "Serenade". She has trained wtih some of the greats in the dance world, including Robert Barnett, Robert Joffrey, David Howard, Nicholas Pacana, Anne Burton Avery, Pavel Rotaru, Maniya Baredo, Tom Pazik, Terrell Paulk & Diane Callahan, just to name a few. She was an instructor at The Atlanta Ballet ( 19 years) and all across the Southeast. 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, Bay Point Ballet, L'accademia Teatro alla Scala (Milan, Italy) and Broadway
Ballet: Technique & Pointe: Allyson Gerron Raymond
Modern, Jazz & Theatre Jazz:: Jennifer Venable Austin
Modern Dance: Breena Cocco
Tap: Amy Shell
Ballet Technique: Gary Moore
Ballet Technique & Pointe: Maria Columbu
Guest Teachers/ Summer Intensive: Stacey Slichter, Meredith Huddleston
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, A4
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- 1.25 hr classes per week.
Level B4: Ages 10-12, 2- 1.5 hr. classes per week.
Level C: Ages 12-14, 3- 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. 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 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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