New Student Guide
Everything you need to know before your first class at Miami Royal Ballet & Dance in Coral Gables.
The Process, Step by Step
Request a Trial Class
The first step for all new students is submitting a trial class request. Use the form on our Trial Class page, or call us at (305) 396-8839.
Share your dancer's name, age, any prior dance experience, interests, and preferred schedule. The more detail you provide, the better we can advise on the right starting point.
Submitting the form does not automatically confirm a class. Our team reviews each request and contacts you with the most appropriate available option.
Receive Placement Guidance
Our team will contact you, usually by email or phone, to recommend an appropriate class and available time. We consider age, experience, goals, schedule, and current class availability.
For adults, we will advise whether the morning or evening class is the better starting point based on your goals and experience.
For children, we will recommend a level, Early Ballet, Elementary Ballet, or another class, based on age and current ability.
Attend the Trial Class
Your dancer participates in a regular class alongside enrolled students. Our faculty observe technique, readiness, and comfort level to confirm the placement recommendation.
Please arrive a few minutes early for your first visit. We are located at 300 Altara Avenue, Suite 1415, Coral Gables, FL 33146.
Bring appropriate dancewear and footwear for the class type. See attire guidance below.
Receive Confirmation and Register
After the trial class, our team will confirm the recommended class and provide all enrollment details, including tuition information, calendar dates, and studio policies.
Registration for confirmed students is completed through our Jackrabbit Parent Portal. Our team will send you the appropriate registration link once placement is confirmed.
Do not register through Jackrabbit before receiving placement confirmation from our team.
What to Wear
Ballet (Children and Teens)
- •Leotard (color requirements vary by level; our team will advise)
- •Ballet slippers (leather or canvas)
- •Hair neatly secured in a bun away from the face
- •Tights as required by your level
Ballet (Adults)
- •Fitted dance attire: leotard and tights, or fitted activewear
- •Soft canvas or leather ballet slippers
- •Hair secured away from the face
- •Layering pieces such as a warm-up top are fine for arrival but removed during class
Jazz, Lyrical, and Acrobatics
- •Fitted dance attire appropriate for the class type
- •Jazz shoes for jazz classes
- •Bare feet or lyrical sandals for lyrical and contemporary
- •Our team will advise on specific requirements after placement
Specific color or brand requirements, if any, will be communicated when your placement is confirmed.
Where We Are
Address:
300 Altara Avenue, Suite 1415
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone:
(305) 396-8839
Before Your First Class
- •Arrive a few minutes early to find the studio and settle in.
- •Bring your dancewear and change before class if needed.
- •Water bottles are welcome. Please leave heavy bags and shoes in the waiting area.
- •If you have any questions about the class, speak with our team on arrival.
Step Up For Students
Miami Royal Ballet is an approved Step Up For Students provider. If your family participates in a Step Up scholarship program, please let us know when requesting your trial class. Our team will advise on the enrollment process.
Step Up Information →Ready to Begin?
Request a trial class and our team will handle the rest: placement guidance, scheduling, and all the information you need for a confident first day.
Already completed your trial and received placement? Register here.