Dance From The Heart PDX

Dance From The Heart PDX offers ballet, creative movement, jazz, musical theater, and contemporary classes. Its offerings include Creative Ballet 1, Pre-Ballet, Primary Ballet, Musical Theater Jazz 1, Musical Theater Jazz 2, and a Spring Break Camp with ballet, jazz, musical theater, and contemporary.

Programs

• Creative Ballet 1 — 3-5 · Tuesdays 4:15-5:00 PM · $340 · 16 classes includes performance; classes and performance are held at The Dekum Street Theater.
• Pre-Ballet — 4-6 · Wednesdays 4:15-5:00 PM · $340 · 16 classes includes performance; classes and performance are held at The Dekum Street Theater.
• Pre-Ballet — 5-7 · Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 PM · $340 · 16 classes includes performance; classes and performance are held at The Dekum Street Theater.
• Primary Ballet — 6-9 · Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 PM · $370 · 16 classes includes performance; classes and performance are held at The Dekum Street Theater.
• Creative Ballet — 3-5 · Tuesdays 4:15-5:00 PM · $220 · 11 classes; Winter 2027 series.
• Pre-Ballet 1 — 4-5 · Wednesdays 4:15-5:00 PM · $220 · 11 classes; Winter 2027 series.
• Pre-Ballet 2 — 5-6 · Wednesdays 5:00-5:45 PM · $220 · 11 classes; Winter 2027 series.
• Primary-Ballet — 6-9 · Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 PM · $245 · 11 classes; Winter 2027 series.
• Musical Theater Jazz 1 — 4-6 · Tuesdays 6:00-6:45 PM · $220 · 11 classes; Winter 2027 series.
• Musical Theater Jazz 2 — 7-10 · Wednesdays 5:45-6:45 PM · $245 · 11 classes; Winter 2027 series.
• Spring Break Camp — 3-6 · Monday-Friday 4:15-6:15 PM · $200 · Ballet, Jazz, Musical Theater, Contemporary; March 22-26.
• Adult Ballet — 19 · Fundamental ballet vocabulary and proper execution of graceful ballet steps.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Price range: $200–$370
• Current session: Nutcracker 2026 Series (Sep 1–Dec 17, 2026); Winter 2027 series (Jan 4–Mar 17, 2027); Spring Break Camp (Mar 22–Mar 26, 2027); Spring 2027 series (Mar 29–Jun 9, 2027); Summer 2027 series (Jun 15–Aug 25, 2027)
• General schedule: Fall 2026; Winter 2027; Spring Break Camp 2027; Spring 2027; Summer 2027.

About the provider

Dance From The Heart PDX was established in 2010 in NE Portland, and the program says more than 2,000 students have been in it since it began. It was founded by Katarina Svetlova, and instructors named on the page include Robyn Ulibarri, Jackie Genis, and Jenna Johnson. The program’s mission is to offer ballet and creative movement classes in a supportive, positive, and encouraging environment while keeping classical technique intact.

What families say

“Katarina's classes offer a captivating blend of creativity alongside dance tradition, and encouragement alongside disciplined practice. My children enjoy class and learn layers upon layers about dance - including movement, vocabulary, etiquette, music, narrative, and drama.” — Jamie Lynn Webster

Last updated October 14, 2026.