Academy of Ballet
Welcome to the Academy of Ballet
​Academy of Ballet offers a complete program for any dancer.
Academy of Ballet specializes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop
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The Academy of Ballet was established in 1985 in Enumclaw WA by Sandra and Glen Hasstedt. In 2016 the Academy transitioned to Buckley WA and Bethany Payne took over as the Artistic Director/Owner. The Academy holds two outstanding performances a year, a winter show and our annual end of the year performance. Our dance seasons start in September and end in June with the summer months off for a nice little break for all the students.
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This year, we will be having our 3rd Annual Winter show taking place December 3rd, 2022 along with our 38th Annual End of the Year Performance on June 24th & 25th 2023!
We are located in downtown Buckley, WA.
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We hope you choose our studio to learn the beautiful art of dance!
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Registration is CLOSED for the fall. Registration for new students will begin again in January, 2024.
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A note from our Artistic Director/Owner:
Hello inquiring AOB dancers and families! As I am going into my 9th year as owner my goal is to not only teach the highest quality of instruction, choreography and performance it's also to teach skills that will last a lifetime. Like being respectful, to always have fun and to be responsible. I love that my older dancers that've been with us for years can come to me anytime to discuss life, dance, or just something random. I love and adore each and every one of my students. Here at AOB, we truly are one big family. I am so excited to announce we have three new teachers joining us this season. Head over to our "meet our team" tab to check them out. It does sometimes take a little while to get back to my website inquiries/phone calls as its just myself running everything. If you don't hear back from us within a few days, send us an email @: academyofballet@hotmail.com and you should get a reply quickly. I am so excited for our season 39 year and hope you are too! Heres to a great year!
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- Bethany Payne
Artistic Director/Owner
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