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Ozark
Ballet
Theater

Complimentary first class Ages 3 through adult

Free Ballet Trial & Class Placement in Bentonville

Find a thoughtful starting point for your dancer, then let OBT faculty confirm the right long-term placement in class.

Find a Trial Class How placement works

$0Complimentary first class

LiveCurrent Fall availability

FacultyPlacement confirmed in person

A clear first step

How the free trial works

Ozark Ballet Theater offers complimentary trial classes for new students ages 3 through adult. The live class finder uses age and training history to suggest an available class; faculty makes the final placement after seeing the dancer move.

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Tell us about the dancer
Choose the dancer's age and add previous ballet or dance experience. Beginners are welcome.
02
Choose a current class
See trial spaces from OBT's live Fall 2026 schedule, not a copied or outdated calendar.
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Attend the complimentary class
Faculty may confirm the suggestion or recommend another level where the student can progress safely.

Live class finder

Choose a free trial class

Start with the dancer's age and experience. Available times are read directly from OBT's current schedule.

No payment is collected for a trial booking
No prior ballet experience is required
The suggested level is a starting point, not a final decision

From first steps to the stage

Ballet classes available at OBT

No previous ballet experience is required. Placement considers age, training history, technical readiness, and the class environment where each student can progress.

Ages 3+

Pre-Ballet

Age-appropriate movement, musicality, classroom habits, and the foundations of classical technique.

Find a Pre-Ballet trial

Beginning

Ballet 1

Structured barre and center work for students ready to build coordination and classical vocabulary.

Find a Ballet 1 trial

Developing

Ballet 2-3

Progressive technique, strength, musicality, coordination, and performance skills.

Find a Ballet 2-3 trial

Intermediate to advanced

Ballet 4-7

Pre-pointe, pointe, and pre-professional pathways for dancers ready for deeper technical study.

Request advanced placement

Adults

Adult Ballet

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced options for adults starting, returning to, or continuing ballet.

Explore adult ballet

Fall 2026

Classes in Bentonville, serving Northwest Arkansas

SemesterAugust 3 - December 21

Academy804 SW Regional Airport Blvd
Bentonville, AR 72713

OBT serves families from Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, and surrounding Northwest Arkansas communities.

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Access belongs in the pathway

Tuition assistance is available

Cost should not prevent a student from being evaluated for the right class. Families can request private tuition assistance before or after booking a trial.

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Before your first class

Frequently asked questions

Is the trial class free?

Yes. The initial trial class is complimentary for a new student, and the trial booking does not collect payment.

What ages can book a trial?

The class finder supports dancers from age 3 through adult.

Does a beginner need dance experience?

No. New dancers can start with no previous ballet or dance training.

Is the class finder's recommendation final?

No. It provides a useful starting point. OBT faculty confirms final placement after seeing the dancer in class.

Can experienced dancers request advanced placement?

Yes. Enter the dancer's age and training history, choose a suggested trial class, and faculty will evaluate the appropriate level in person.

Are scholarships available?

Yes. OBT offers tuition assistance. Families can apply through the scholarship page without delaying the trial-class evaluation.

Your first class is on us

Find the class where growth can begin.

Choose a Free Trial