Miami Royal Ballet & Dance

Miami Royal Ballet & Dance offers Early Ballet, Elementary Ballet, Intermediate Ballet, Advanced Ballet, Adult Ballet, Jazz Dance, Lyrical & Contemporary, Acrobatics, Pre-Pro / Professional Ballet, Variations & Repertoire, Pre-Company, and Company Team. Early Ballet is the first ballet class for ages 3–4, and no prior dance experience is expected or required. The program also lists ballet, jazz, lyrical and contemporary dance, acrobatics, and variations work.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Accepting new students for the 2026–2027 Dance Season. Schedule is subject to seasonal adjustments. New students receive studio guidance on the appropriate class and placement before registration is completed.
• Facility hours: Sunday: Closed (private lessons only); Monday: 9:30 AM–10:30 AM and 3:30 PM–9:00 PM; Tuesday: 3:30 PM–9:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM–10:30 AM and 3:30 PM–9:00 PM; Thursday: 3:30 PM–9:00 PM; Friday: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM–12:30 PM

About the provider

Miami Royal Ballet & Dance has served Coral Gables and Miami families since 2008. The program is guided by Professor Ballerina Lourdes Arteaga, and Maia Duschatzky is listed on the site. The academy states that Lourdes Arteaga is an international principal dancer and a Gold Medalist at the International Ballet Contest in Rio de Janeiro, and that it offers award-winning training. It also lists multiple stage performances yearly, recitals, performances, competitions, community appearances, special events, year-end productions, guest performances, and company appearances.

• Early Ballet — Ages 3–4 · Mon, Wed; Sat · First ballet class for ages 3–4. No prior dance experience is expected or required.
• Elementary Ballet — Ages 5–8 · Mon, Wed; Tue, Thu; Sat
• Intermediate Ballet — Ages 9+ · Mon, Wed; Sat
• Advanced Ballet — Advanced · Mon, Wed
• Adult Ballet — Adults · Mon, Wed
• Jazz Dance — Elementary & Intermediate / Ages 5+ · Wed; Sat
• Lyrical & Contemporary — Elementary / Teens
• Acrobatics — Elementary & Intermediate / Ages 5+ · Mon; Sat
• Pre-Pro / Professional Ballet — Pre-Pro · Mon, Wed 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
• Variations & Repertoire — morning · Mon, Wed 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
• Pre-Company — teens · Tue, Thu
• Company Team — teens · Fri, by arrangement · Invitation by faculty; spots are limited.

All new students begin with a trial class for faculty placement. Placement is by evaluation for Pre-Company and Company Team. No prior dance experience is required for Early Ballet. Registration follows placement guidance and availability. Company Team spots are limited. Schedule and placement are subject to seasonal adjustments and availability.

What families say

“The best ballet and dance school in Miami. My daughter has not only learned how to dance there, but she has also developed discipline and responsibility. It’s a place where she has grown both as a dancer and as a person, and where she has built friendships that I’m sure will last a lifetime. 100% recommended! Extra plus: great location.” — Google Review, Ap. G.

“My daughter started Early Ballet at three and a half with no experience whatsoever. She was shy at first, but the teachers made her feel so welcome. After just a few weeks she was excited to go every class.” — Google Review excerpt, Maria L.

Last updated October 26, 2026.