Get your dancer off on the right foot! The school you choose for your child to take their first steps matters. The School of FSBT supports your child’s growth with a structured approach to technical and artistic development that will set the stage for their future.
Established in 1999, the School of First State Ballet Theatre offers ballet training to students from age four through adults. Our curriculum is based on the Vaganova syllabus of classical Russian ballet – a progressive system of training that concentrates on building strength and flexibility while minimizing the risk of injury.
Our spacious studios are housed at the beautiful and historic Grand Opera House in downtown Wilmington.
-Outstanding ballet training by highly-qualified faculty since 1999
-Affiliated with Delaware’s ONLY professional ballet company
-Opportunity to perform for thousands of patrons in our annual production of The Nutcracker at The Grand Opera House
-NO costume or performance fees
-Competitive tuition
-Financial aid available
-FSBT is the first performing arts organization in the country to implement child protection policies in partnership with the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children
-Located in Wilmington’s historic Grand Opera House, with four spacious studios and two theaters in our building
-Private coaching available for competitions
-Satellite Program for Young Dancers at the Dupont Country Club (starting at age 3 1/2 years)