Give Your Child a Place to Grow Into Their Best Self

When practiced consistently and attentively, age-appropriate ballet and dance can support physical conditioning, coordination, posture, strength, musicality, body awareness, and healthy movement habits. Focused muscular engagement and careful repetition also give children opportunities to develop concentration, responsibility, discipline, resilience, patience, and follow-through. As training progresses and becomes more demanding, meaningful improvement generally requires focused, consistent work. Progress varies by student and depends on factors such as attendance, readiness, effort, instruction, and wellbeing; no specific outcome is guaranteed.

Ballet is a discipline and a growth process, so not every class will feel easy or immediately fun. It is normal for dancers to move through challenging periods as coordination, expectations, and confidence develop. Consistent attendance and age-appropriate follow-through can help children build resilience, responsibility, confidence, and the ability to persist, but every child and family is different. Parents ultimately decide which commitments are right for their child while considering the dancer's feelings, wellbeing, and circumstances. MRB faculty give respectful, thoughtful feedback with each student's best interests in mind and welcome conversations with families about concerns, progress, and the most constructive path forward. Our goal is to help each dancer grow without suggesting that one path is right for everyone or that a child's wellbeing should be dismissed.

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.

Yes. Miami Royal Ballet presents recitals, performances, competitions, community appearances, and special events throughout the year. Opportunities vary by program, age, placement, and readiness, and our faculty will explain the experiences available to each dancer.

Schedules and recommended weekly commitment vary by program, age, level, goals, and placement. Consistent attendance supports progress. After a trial and faculty recommendation, our team will explain the current schedule, availability, season commitment, and registration steps before your family enrolls.

Wear tights if available; otherwise, shorts and a comfortable shirt work well. Ballet slippers or ballet shoes are preferred, but socks work if you do not have them yet. The required uniform is sold at the studio after enrollment.

After the trial, our faculty confirms the recommended placement and the studio team reviews current availability with your family. When the dancer is ready to enroll for the full season, you can complete registration for the approved class. Placement and space are confirmed directly by the studio.

Yes. Miami Royal Ballet & Dance is an approved Step Up For Students provider in Coral Gables, Florida. Our team can provide the documentation families need for the scholarship process.

Families may inquire about morning, afternoon, evening, and Saturday classes, including ballet, jazz, acrobatics, lyrical/contemporary, and more. Step Up is an optional payment pathway subject to eligibility, available funds, approved expenses, and Step Up approval. Our team can support the documentation process but cannot guarantee payment.

Miami Royal Ballet works with applicable Step Up For Students scholarships including the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO) and the Family Empowerment Scholarship, Unique Abilities (FES-UA). Eligibility rules and approved categories change annually. Consult your Step Up scholarship portal directly for current rules.

Families interested in daytime training may ask about current morning class options. Class placement is separate from Step Up: funding remains optional and is subject to eligibility, available funds, approved expenses, and Step Up approval.

Families may request afternoon, evening, or Saturday classes regardless of whether they pursue Step Up. Step Up remains an optional payment pathway subject to eligibility, available funds, approved expenses, and Step Up approval.

Request a trial class using the form on this page and share your current Step Up status. We will contact you with placement guidance, available class options, and information to support your scholarship documentation.

No. Miami Royal Ballet is an approved provider, but reimbursement and eligibility are determined entirely by Step Up For Students based on current rules and your scholarship type. Families should consult their Step Up portal directly for eligibility and approved expense information.

Yes. All new students, including Step Up participants, begin with a placement trial class. This helps faculty recommend the appropriate class level and ensures the best experience for your dancer from day one.