West Miami · Family guide
West Miami Families: Ballet for the Whole Household, Just Across Into Coral Gables
West Miami borders Coral Gables. A household might include a child who wants to start ballet, a teen who wants to return to it, and a parent wondering whether adult class is an option too. The answer is yes, for all three.
- Borders Coral Gables to the northwest
- Classes for every age
- Returning teens welcome
Where we are, generally
West Miami sits northwest of the studio, bordering Coral Gables. The studio is generally southeast. We leave specific routes to your map app.
General direction only. Please use your preferred map app for routes.
One studio, in Coral Gables
Miami Royal Ballet & Dance
300 Altara Ave Ste 1415
Coral Gables, FL 33146
What a West Miami family may be weighing
The decision, and how we approach it
Because we teach children, teens, and adults, a whole family can train at the same studio while each person is placed in their own appropriate class.
For teens who stopped dancing and want to come back, there is no penalty for time away. Faculty place returning teens where they are today and help them rebuild with confidence.
Where to start
Classes worth considering from West Miami
Not sure? See every class or check the schedule. Faculty confirm placement after the trial.
Who teaches your child
Led by Lourdes Arteaga
Lourdes Arteaga is a former principal dancer with Teatro Colón and Ballet of Santiago de Chile. She directs a studio that has served Coral Gables for nearly 20 years, where classical standards and personal attention are not in competition with each other.
Read about LourdesCommon questions for West Miami families
Frequently asked
- Can a parent and child both take classes?
- Yes. We teach children, teens, and adults. Each student is placed in their own appropriate class after a trial.
- My teen quit ballet a few years ago. Can they come back?
- Absolutely. Returning teens take a trial so faculty can see where they are now and recommend a level that lets them rebuild technique with confidence.
- Where should we park?
- There is usually plenty of street parking. Merrick Park offers a 15-minute child drop-off and pick-up window; normal parking rules and fees apply beyond that window.
The first step is a trial class
Bring your West Miami dancer for a trial class.
Tell us about your dancer. We will contact you with the most appropriate available option, and after the trial our faculty recommends placement. Submitting a request does not reserve a class.
One studio, in Coral Gables
Miami Royal Ballet & Dance
300 Altara Ave Ste 1415
Coral Gables, FL 33146