Royal Academy of Dance · Approved Examination Center
Bend’s Royal Academy of Dance Ballet School
Building confidence, discipline and artistry in dancers ages 2 to adult, through an internationally recognized ballet education.
“Amazing place for dancers to grow and learn form while having fun. My kiddo has truly blossomed since entering into their program.”
Lauren, ABC Bend parent
Why Ballet
More than a dance class
Every step your dancer learns is building something that carries far past the studio door.
Confidence
Standing taller, on stage and off.
Focus & discipline
Patience and follow-through that carries into school.
Strength & posture
A strong, coordinated body built safely, year by year.
Friendship
A welcoming studio family your dancer looks forward to.
Find Your Dancer’s Class
Which class fits my child?
No ballet vocabulary required. Tell us your dancer’s age and we’ll point you to the right class.
2–3
First steps in ballet, through music and imagination.
4–7
Five levels of foundational ballet and hip-hop fun.
8–10
Graded RAD ballet builds real technique, year over year.
11–Teen
Ballet, pointe, contemporary and lyrical for growing artistry.
Adult
Ballet, jazz and contemporary — never too late to start.
Start Here
Try the studio before you commit
The lowest-pressure way to see if ABC Bend is the right fit — no long-term signup required.
Most popular
4-week trial
1 class per week, for 4 weeks. The full first-month experience.
$256
4 classes
2-week trial
1 class per week, for 2 weeks. A quick, easy first look.
$128
2 classes
Both trials work out to $64 per class — the same rate whichever length you choose. Trial fees apply toward tuition if your dancer enrolls.
Book your dancer’s trial
Tell us a little about your dancer and we’ll follow up within one business day to get you scheduled.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call (541) 382-4055.
What Sets Us Apart
The Royal Academy of Dance difference
Académie de Ballet Classique is Bend’s approved RAD examination center — a distinction few studios in Oregon hold.
“Recognized to award qualification under the UK’s Regulated Qualifications Framework, by Ofqual.”
An international standard
Our curriculum is taught and examined the same way in over 80 countries — so your dancer’s progress means something wherever life takes them.
Safe and structured, at every age
Training follows age-appropriate progressions designed to protect growing joints and muscles, not just fill a recital.
Real, earned qualifications
Successful examinations earn dancers genuine education credits — measured milestones, not just a costume and a curtain call.
How Your Dancer Grows Here
Ballet training, not just dance class
A typical dance studio
Académie de Ballet Classique
The Academie de Ballet Classique Mission
The Académie de Ballet Classique (Royal Dance Academy) in Bend, OR, provides comprehensive ballet education for all ages, from children to adults. As a certified member of the Royal Academy of Dance, they offer high-quality ballet training with programs tailored to different skill levels, including pointe, contemporary, and lyrical dance. Their focus is on fostering creativity, discipline, and artistry in a welcoming environment. Located in the Wagner Mall, the studio is dedicated to empowering dancers through expert instruction.