Ballet Etudes

We are committed to fostering a love and appreciation for the art of ballet while nurturing the talents and aspirations of young dancers in our community. We believe in the transformative power of dance, instilling discipline, grace, and confidence in our students as they grow both as performers and individuals. Through excellence in training, dedication to artistic integrity, and a supportive environment, we strive to empower our dancers to reach their fullest potential on and off the stage.

Created by Sharon Seder Meko in 1986 to fulfill the artistic needs of serious young dancers, Ballet Etudes strives to meet the same high artistic standards of a professional company in our dance training, rehearsals, and performances. Ballet Etudes is dedicated to providing the highest quality in dance education and performing opportunities for young dancers. Through lecture demonstrations and performances Ballet Etudes provides opportunities for children and adults to learn to appreciate the art of ballet.

From our youngest to the most advanced, our dancers are taught to devote themselves to the skills necessary to master the artistic and graceful qualities shown in the art of ballet. Their hard work and dedication inspires each other and all those around them in elegance and grace. Ballet Etudes is working to keep the lost art of ballet and classical dance alive. Exposure to various dance genres creates a well-rounded dancer at any level. In addition to classical ballet we offer of contemporary, modern, jazz, and tap. Our dancers have gone on to find success in other facets of the Arts like musical theater and plays due to the complete training and experience they have gained from Ballet Etudes.

Testimonials

"I am grateful for the experiences you gave me during my time at Ballet Etudes. I know they were an important part of my journey" - Gabriella Domini, New York City Ballet

"I know that I wouldn't be where I am today without you. My time at Ballet Etudes pushed me to experiment with all the elements that are required to be a professional dancer. You helped me build my strengths technically, physically, mentally, and artistically." - McKhayla Pettingill, Houston Ballet

"The Ballet Etudes students are beautiful and well-trained, with impeccable manners! Everyone was eager to dance and to learn and quick to absorb corrections. I look forward to further association with Ballet Etudes!" - Kim Sonderegger, The Washington Ballet

"Having seen what Ballet Etudes gives to their students from a professional perspective, I am absolutely impressed. They teach their students how to be smart, successful and skillful dancers giving them the opportunity to enter the dance world with some of the best technique any pre-professional company has. On top of their amazing gift towards dancing, they are wonderful and inspiring people. You will always be welcomed with the warmest of attitudes making this studio a home where students can thrive!" - Weston Krukow, Smuin Ballet

"My time spent with Ballet Etudes is something that I will forever remember. The company and its faculty have wonderful training tools to offer young dancers that I believe are rare and hard to find. From the audition process and rehearsal etiquette to stage performance and overall hard work ethic, these are things that a dancer can benefit from no matter where their career may take them. I am proud to say that I was a member of Ballet Etudes and I thank all of those involved for teaching me so much." Amy Owens - Radio City Rockette

"I have been crisscrossing America on summer audition tours for fifteen years. The students at Ballet Etudes are extremely well trained. It is clear they have outstanding teachers." - Michael Owen, Director of Dance, Walnut Hill School for the Arts

"I have had the great opportunity to work with Ballet Etudes on a number of occasions and have always found them to be 100% prepared, enthusiastic and a pleasure to work with. The young dancers are very talented and energetic and their mentors are most experienced and conscientious. When looking for dancers in the Phoenix valley, Ballet Etudes is my first choice." Lawrence Golan - Conductor, The Phoenix Symphony

"I would like to thank Sharon and Ballet Etudes for 10 years of amazing training and unforgettable opportunities. I would not be where I am today, pursing my professional dance career, without Ballet Etudes!" Cameo Cross - University of Arizona Dance Scholarship Graduate; River North Jazz Chicago

"Ballet Etudes...turning out stars-to-be." The Arizona Republic

"I would not be the teacher, choreographer, dancer, or person I am today if it had not been for the support and guidance of all of my teachers while I was with Ballet Etudes. The lessons I learned while with Ballet Etudes are lessons I still use with my own students to this day...