American Ballet Academy

Our philosophy at American Ballet Academy is that everyone can learn to dance; we can teach all people to dance in an atmosphere where their potential is recognized and respected. We teach dancers with kindness and respect. Our primary objective is the correct and safe teaching of dance to all body types. Carolyn learned The Balanchine Style at The Academy of Ballet Arts in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Carolyn received a full scholarship to Chautauqua's Summer Dance Academy and studied with Violette Verdy, Patricia McBride, and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux. Carolyn also attended Master Classes with Robert Mariano (Boston Ballet), Laura Young (Elliot Feld Ballet), Suzanne Farrell, and Elliot Feld.

The reviews speak overwhelmingly positive about the American Ballet Academy. Parents feel like the school is a home away from home because it's such a loving and supportive learning environment. The teachers' most consistent qualities are their kindness and professionalism. These important qualities help students develop and continue to enhance their dance skills. The school implements diverse teaching methods and is responsible about the health and well-being of each child. Many students feel happy and secure at the school, which shows in their current and increasing interest in learning. Parents believe that the school provides complementary skills tuition. and they appreciate the fair and transparent school prices. Many reviews mention that the American Ballet Academy's training is the best option for classical ballet in Rhode Island. Parents say that their children have turned a corner by finding happiness and a newfound passion for ballet at the American Ballet Academy.