Sovereign Ballet

Sovereign Ballet A supportive and inspiring institution with high standards and expectations in training dancers.

09/05/2026

First week of classes have taken off in full swing!! 🎉🩰🥳👏

⚠️ If you haven't registered yet, IT'S NOT TOO LATE! ⚠️

Head over to our website at SovereignBallet.com to get registered for another great year of dancing. ✨😉🩰

Etiquette is part of the training.Dance class teaches us more than technique. It teaches us how to listen, receive corre...
09/05/2026

Etiquette is part of the training.

Dance class teaches us more than technique. It teaches us how to listen, receive correction, respect others, handle disappointment, be prepared, and contribute to a shared space.

These habits matter far beyond the studio.

Because talent matters, but so does how you show up, how you treat people, and how you make a room feel.

The goal isn’t to be “proper.”
It’s to become someone others want to learn, create, and work alongside. 🤍

09/04/2026

Continuing our series of conversations with former male dancers Aari and Aavyn, we’re exploring the lasting impact of dance education beyond the studio. Dance builds skills, habits, and ways of thinking that can carry into every area of life.

Dance demands discipline, resilience, and the ability to receive feedback. Which of those skills has been the most valuable outside the studio, and why?

Aari: I think my biggest takeaway was learning how much the smallest details truly matter. Looking back now, I can see how my attention to detail, the way I work, and how I approach certain tasks have all been shaped by the things I built when I was younger through dance. Dance taught me to be intentional, disciplined, and aware of the little things, and I continue to carry those traits.

Aavyn: The most valuable skill I learned dancing is the importance to accept and implement feedback. With such intricate movements it is important to take corrections. Learning to take such nitpicky corrections and implement them helps in every aspect of my life and also instilled a sense of patience with corrections as well.

Practice with purpose.
09/03/2026

Practice with purpose.

“The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size.”
09/01/2026

“The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size.”

🩰 SIGNS OF RESPECT IN BALLET Ballet etiquette is about more than knowing where to stand or how to behave in class. It’s ...
08/31/2026

🩰 SIGNS OF RESPECT IN BALLET

Ballet etiquette is about more than knowing where to stand or how to behave in class. It’s about showing respect for your teacher, your classmates, the studio, and yourself.

We’re starting with five simple habits that make a big difference:

① Come prepared for class
② Keep your hair secured and out of your face
③ Treat your teacher with respect
④ Treat the barre with respect
⑤ Pay attention, not just to your own corrections, but to everyone’s

These may seem like small things, but they create a classroom where everyone can focus, learn, and grow.

Good etiquette isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present, prepared, and respectful. 🩰

🚨 IT’S ALMOST DANCE TIME! 🚨The first day of the 2026–2027 season is Monday, August 31st!Have you registered yet? 🩰💃Head ...
08/30/2026

🚨 IT’S ALMOST DANCE TIME! 🚨

The first day of the 2026–2027 season is Monday, August 31st!

Have you registered yet? 🩰💃

Head to sovereignballet.com to get started!

Want to go beyond your regular weekly classes? Our rotating Workshops give dancers the opportunity to explore new topics...
08/29/2026

Want to go beyond your regular weekly classes? Our rotating Workshops give dancers the opportunity to explore new topics, develop specialized skills, and become more well-rounded artists, all while keeping training fresh and engaging.

Dance Essentials | Ages 9+
An interactive, seminar-style class covering the knowledge every dancer should have beyond the studio. Topics may include dance history, anatomy, injury prevention, audition preparation, pointe shoe care, stage makeup, goal setting, mental preparation, and more.

Dance Lab | Ages 12+
A hands-on technique class with a new focus each week. Dancers may explore topics such as Advanced Acro Skills, Basic Ballroom, Stretch & Flexibility, Steps on Broadway Online, and other specialty subjects led by Sovereign Ballet faculty and guest instructors.

Workshop topics and instructors rotate throughout the season, giving dancers the chance to try something new, strengthen their skills, and expand their understanding of dance.

📅 Classes begin August 31!

Explore the full schedule and register at:
Sovereignballet.com

Workshops are enrichment classes and are not part of regular attendance.

Dance has the power to tell a story. 🎭Theatre Dance explores the movement style commonly seen on Broadway and in musical...
08/29/2026

Dance has the power to tell a story. 🎭

Theatre Dance explores the movement style commonly seen on Broadway and in musical theatre productions, blending ballet technique with the energy, style, and personality of jazz.

Dancers learn to use movement to develop characters, advance a storyline, express emotion, and connect with an audience while building musicality, stage presence, performance quality, and confidence.

✨ Ages 12+
Younger dancers may be evaluated upon inquiry.

📅 Classes begin August 31!

Ready to take the stage?

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Rhythm, coordination, musicality, and a whole lot of footwork! 👞Tap is more than learning steps—it’s learning how rhythm...
08/28/2026

Rhythm, coordination, musicality, and a whole lot of footwork! 👞

Tap is more than learning steps—it’s learning how rhythm, movement, and music work together.

Tap introduces foundational rhythm patterns while developing musicality, coordination, balance, control, memory, and body awareness.

Dancers learn to recognize, repeat, reverse, and combine rhythmic patterns while developing the muscle memory and confidence needed to pick up choreography.

✨ Tap 1: Ages 6+
✨ Tap 2: Ages 9+
✨ Tap 3: 3+ years of experience or Ages 13+

📅 Classes begin August 31!

Ready to make some noise?

Sign up today at Sovereignballet.com⁠

Address

2539 W 12th Street
Erie, PA
16505

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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(814) 833-9244

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