Speck Fitness Ballet School is owned and run by former professional ballerina, Rachel Speck. Rachel received her ballet training from Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, one of the top 5 best ballet schools in the world, as well as Miami City Ballet, another top school, and professional company. After dancing professionally and receiving some of the most prestigious training, Rachel is one of the most qualified people in the area to acquire outstanding ballet training and technique. Rachel has also received her teacher training and certification from Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet.
Rachel and the Speck Fitness team is very hands-on and teach all levels, from the 2 ½ year olds to the most advanced students, to ensure the quality of ballet training. Speck Fitness’ Ballet School offers classes for children 2 1/2 and up. We offer private lessons for ages 3 and up. We currently do two shows per year; Nutcracker and a Spring Showcase, both held at the Miramar Cultural Arts Center. Speck Fitness has a six-week ballet intensive summer camp every year, open to current students and new students from other schools. We also offer competition prep for the following competitions; UBC, YAGP, and ADC/IBC.
So many dancers and schools are just concerned about doing a million pirouettes but don’t care if it looks good. Rachel and her team go back to basics and work on turnout, feet, posture, arms, and all the details in a ballerina’s technique that make those pirouettes look flawless. Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CYPB), the school where Rachel received her training and teacher certification, is known for having absolutely perfect turnout and technique, which is why most of their dancers become professionals in all of the major ballet companies in the world, and why the school has been around for over 60 years. Rachel applies those same training methods that she learned over the twelve years she trained there with her students today. She follows the same class structure, combinations, and exercise breakdown to try to ensure the same caliber of training that CPYB provides. Her motto is, “If you can do it slow, than fast is easy.”
If you’re a current student or if you would like more information about Ballet School, click the link below to download the Speck Fitness Studio Handbook.
GALLERY
A glimpse into Rachel Speck’s training
BALLET SCHOOL SCHEDULE, INFORMATION & PRICING
BALLET SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Wednesday
3:30 – 4:30pm • with Ms. Lexie
Monday
3:00 – 3:30pm • Nutcracker Rehearsal (optional)
Tuesday
3:30 – 4:30pm • with Ms. Rachel
Thursday
3:30 – 4:30pm • with Ms. Rachel
Monday
3:00 – 3:30pm • Nutcracker Rehearsal (optional)
3:30 – 4:30pm • with Ms. Rachel
4:45 – 5:45pm • Jazz with Ms. Lexie (optional)
Friday
3:30 – 4:30pm • with Ms. Rachel
Monday
4:45 – 5:45pm • Jazz with Ms. Lexie (optional)
Wednesday
3:30 – 4:45pm • with Ms. Rachel
6:15 – 7:15pm • Tendu Toning (optional)
Thursday
3:30 – 4:45pm • with Mr. Brad
Friday
3:30 – 4:30pm • Nutcracker Rehearsal (optional)
4:30 – 5:45pm • with Ms. Rachel
Saturday
10:30 – 11:30am • Tendu Toning (optional)
Monday
5:45 – 6:45pm • Contemporary / Jazz with Ms. Lexie (optional)
Wednesday
4:45 – 6:15pm • with Ms. Rachel
6:15 – 7:15pm • Tendu Toning (optional)
Thursday
4:45 – 6:15pm • with Ms. Rachel
Friday
3:30 – 4:30pm • Nutcracker Rehearsal (optional)
4:45 – 6:15pm • with Mr. Brad
Monday
5:45 – 6:45pm • Contemporary / Jazz with Ms. Lexie
Tuesday
4:45 – 5:45pm • Pointe with Ms. Rachel
Wednesday
4:45 – 6:15pm • with Ms. Rachel
6:15 – 7:15pm • Tendu Toning
7:15 – 8:45pm • Nutcracker Rehearsal
Thursday
4:45 – 6:15pm • with Ms. Rachel
Friday
4:45 – 6:15pm • with Mr. Brad
Saturday
10:30 – 11:30am • Tendu Toning
Monday
4:45 – 6:15pm • Pointe with Ms. Rachel
6:15 – 7:15pm • Tendu Toning
Tuesday
4:30 – 5:30pm • Contemporary with Ms. Austyn
5:45 – 7:15pm • with Ms. Rachel
Wednesday
4:30 – 6:15pm • Ballet with Emily Bromberg
6:15 – 7:15pm • Tendu Toning
7:15 – 8:45pm • Nutcracker Rehearsal
Thursday
4:45 – 7:15pm • Ballet and Pointe with Mr. Brad
Friday
5:45 – 7:15pm • Ballet with Ms. Rachel
Saturday
10:30 – 11:30am • Tendu Toning
Monday
4:45 – 6:15pm • Pointe with Ms. Rachel
6:15 – 7:15pm • Tendu Toning
Tuesday
4:30 – 5:30pm • Contemporary with Ms. Austyn
5:45 – 7:15pm • with Ms. Rachel
Wednesday
4:30 – 6:15pm • Ballet with Emily Bromberg
6:15 – 7:15pm • Tendu Toning
7:15 – 8:45pm • Nutcracker Rehearsal
Thursday
4:45 – 7:15pm • Ballet and Pointe with Mr. Brad
Friday
5:45 – 7:15pm • Ballet with Ms. Rachel
Saturday
10:30 – 11:30am • Tendu Toning
BALLET SCHOOL INFO
Ballet classes are separated by level. Levels are based on ability, not age. Each level also has a leotard color dress code. All levels must wear pink canvas ballet shoes and pink mesh seamed tights. Hair must also be in a bun. Level 4-9 can wear a solid color Bullet Pointe skirt for pointe class only.
DRESS CODE
Level 1 Pink (skirt allowed)
Level 2 Purple (no skirt)
Level 3 Blue (no skirt)
Level 4 Red (no skirt except for pointe)
Level 5 Green (no skirt except for pointe)
Level 6 White (no skirt except for pointe)
Level 7 Black (no skirt except for pointe)
Level 8 Any color (no skirt except for pointe)
For more information on studio rules, dress codes and more, download our Studio Handbook below.
BALLET SCHOOL PRICING
Prices vary depending on level, class duration, and number of classes per week, but start as low as $20 per hour, per class. Private lessons are available as well. See full price list below.
Ballet School – Monthly Tuition
Level 1
$72/mo for (1) 60min class per week
Level 2
$144/mo for (2) 60min classes per week
Level 3
$144/mo for (2) 60min classes per week
Level 4
$240/mo for (3) 90min classes per week
Level 5
$300/mo for (4) 90min classes per week
Level 6
$500/mo for Unlimited classes. Classes include: Ballet, jazz, contemporary and Tendu Toning. Minimum of 6 classes per week.
Level 7
$500/mo for Unlimited classes. Classes include: Ballet, jazz, contemporary and Tendu Toning. Minimum of 6 classes per week.
Level 8
$500/mo for Unlimited classes. Classes include: Ballet, jazz, contemporary and Tendu Toning. Minimum of 6 classes per week.
ALREADY A BALLET STUDENT?
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$50/mo for UNLIMITED Classes
Ballet School – Individual Classes
$20 per class 60min class
(recommended for Levels 1-4)
$30 per 90min class
(recommended for Levels 5-9)
BALLET PERFORMANCES
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
Winter Show / Nutcracker
Miramar Cultural Arts Center
Saturday, January 4th, 2025
Spring Showcase
Miramar Cultural Arts Center
Saturday, May 10, 2025
PAST PERFORMANCES
Annual end-of-the-year showcase 2024
Annual end-of-the-year showcase 2023
Nutcracker 2023
BALLET COMPETITIONS
Ballet School students who are interested in competing are required to do a minimum of a 30 min private weekly to work on a solo for the competition. You can choose to compete at UBC, YAGP, ADC/IBC, or all three. UBC is the main and local one at Miramar Cultural Arts Center.
For more information on the competitions:
Achievements
Some of our current competition achievements include the following:
Universal Ballet Competition
2022
Addison Reid top 10 classical
2023
Addison Reid 3rd place contemporary
Addison Reid 6th place classical
Ella Covone top 20 classical
2024
Addison Reid 1st place classical
Addison Reid 2nd place contemporary
Manuela Fernandez top 20 classical
ADC/IBC
2024
Addison Reid invited to finals
ANNUAL SUMMER INTENSIVE BALLET CAMP 2024
This year there will be three (2) week summer intensive ballet camps. Students that sign up will have class with current Miami City Ballet and professional dancers. All three ballet camps will be open to Levels 1 – 8.
- The first two-week long ballet camp and will take place between June 17 – 28, 2024.
- The second will take place between July 8 – 19, 2024.
- The third will take place between July 29 – August 9, 2024.
Classes include: Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Partnering, Tendu Toning Conditioning, Stretching, Jazz, Contemporary, Nutrition, Bun Tutorials, Ballet Trivia, Injury Prevention, and more.
JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY CLASSES
Jazz classes are suited best for levels 3 & 4. Contemporary are for levels 5 & up. Jazz and contemporary classes are led by our instructors Lexie Bazzano and Austyn Bazzano.
Watch a preview of what to expect from Jazz and Contemporary class below
Jazz and Contemporary – Monthly Tuition
$72/mo for (1) 60min class per week
Jazz and Contemporary – Individual Class
$20 for (1) 60min class