Westchester · Family guide
Westchester Families: Classical Ballet Taught With Warmth and High Standards
For a Westchester family, the decision may come down to standards. A parent who values ballet as a serious art form may want that seriousness for their child, delivered with real warmth rather than pressure.
- Studio is east of Westchester
- Classical lineage from Teatro Colón
- Watch the teaching at a trial
Where we are, generally
Westchester is west of the studio. Bird Road and Coral Way both run east and west across that part of Miami-Dade, and Coral Gables lies generally east.
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 Westchester family may be weighing
The decision, and how we approach it
Our director, Lourdes Arteaga, danced as a principal with Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires and Ballet of Santiago de Chile. She brings that classical tradition into every level of the studio.
A parent with direct questions about standards and discipline is welcome to ask them. A trial class lets you watch how corrections are given and how your child responds before you decide anything.
Where to start
Classes worth considering from Westchester
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 Westchester families
Frequently asked
- What is Lourdes Arteaga's background?
- Lourdes Arteaga is a former principal dancer with Teatro Colón and Ballet of Santiago de Chile. She directs Miami Royal Ballet & Dance, which has served Coral Gables for nearly 20 years.
- Do students get to perform?
- Yes. Miami Royal Ballet presents recitals, performances, competitions, community appearances, and special events throughout the year. Opportunities vary by program, age, placement, and readiness.
- What happens after the trial class?
- Our faculty confirms the recommended placement and the studio team reviews current availability with your family. When you are ready, you complete registration for the approved class.
The first step is a trial class
Bring your Westchester 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