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, and Miami City Ballet, another top school, and professional company. After dancing professionally and training at some of the best ballet schools in the world, Rachel is one of the top people in the area to acquire outstanding ballet training and technique.
Speck Fitness’ Ballet School offers ballet classes for children 2 1/2 and up. We currently do two shows per year. One show is an onstage production, and the other one is an end of the year showcase. We also do a four-week ballet intensive summer camp every year, open to current students and new students from other schools. We offer private lessons for ages 3 and up. Rachel is very hands-on and teaches every single class and level from her 3-year olds to her most advanced students to ensure the quality of ballet training. She works with students from all of the dance schools in the area on improving their technique, pointe work, and even competition prep.
So many dancers and schools are just concerned about doing a million pirouettes but don’t care if it looks good. Rachel goes back to basics and works 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, 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 uses those same training methods that she learned over the 12 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
3:45–4:45pm Ballet (Level 3) • Studio B with Ms. Rachel
4:45–6:15pm Ballet (Levels 4 & 5) • Studio B with Ms. Rachel
5:00–6:00pm Jazz & Contemporary (Levels 6-8) • Studio A with Lexie
6:15–7:15pm Jazz & Contemporary (Levels 3-5) • Studio B with Lexie
6:15–7:15pm Adult Tendu Toning® (Levels 6-8) • Studio A
7:15–8:45pm Ballet (Levels 6-8) • Studio B with Ms. Rachel
3:30–4:30pm Ballet (Level 2) • Studio B with Ms. Rachel
4:30–6:00pm Pointe (Levels 6-8) • Studio B with Ms. Rachel
6:00–7:00pm Center Ballet (Levels 6-8) • Studio B with Bella
3:30–4:30pm Ballet (Level 1) • Studio A with Ms. Rachel
4:45–6:15pm Pointe (Level 4) • Studio A with Ms. Rachel
4:45–6:15pm Pointe (Levels 5-8) • Studio B with Bella
6:15–7:15pm Youth Tendu Toning® (Levels 4-6) • Studio B with Addison
6:15–7:15pm Adult Tendu Toning® (Levels 7 & 8) • Studio A with Ms. Rachel
7:15–8:45pm Ballet (Levels 6-8) • Studio B with Ms. Rachel
3:30–4:30pm Ballet (Level 2) • Studio B with Ms. Rachel
4:45–6:00pm Pointe (Levels 5-8) • Studio B with Ms. Rachel
6:00–7:00pm Center Ballet (Levels 5-8) • Studio B with Bella
3:45–4:45pm Ballet (Level 3) • Studio B with Ms. Rachel
4:45–6:15pm Ballet (Level 4) • Studio A with Bella
4:45–6:15pm Ballet (Levels 5-8) • Studio B with Ms. Rachel
10:30–11:30am Youth Tendu Toning®️ • Studio B with Addison
10:30–11:30am Adult Tendu Toning®️ (Levels 7 & 8) • Studio A with Ms. Rachel
DRESS CODE
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.
Level 1 Â Pink (skirt allowed)
Level 2 Â Purple (no skirt)
Level 3Â Blue (no skirt)
Level 4 Â Red (no skirt except for pointe)
Level 5Â Green (no skirt except for pointe)
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Level 6Â White (no skirt except for pointe)
Level 7 Black (no skirt except for pointe)
Level 8Â Any color (no skirt except for pointe)
Level 9Â Any color and any color skirt
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 2Â
$144/mo for (2) 60min classes per week
Level 3
$144/mo for (2) 60min classes per week
Level 4
$270/mo for (3) 90min classes per week
Level 5
$430/mo for (5) 60-90min 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.
Level 9
$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
Our annual end-of-the-year show will be taking place at Miramar Cultural Arts Center on May 13, 2023 at 2pm and 6:30pm. A showcase of the whole school with excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, Le Corsaire, Flames of Paris, Talisman, and more, plus our own hit pieces from previous years and some new debuts. Take a look at a preview from our 2022 show below!
Buy tickets for the 2pm show below
Buy tickets for the 6:30pm show below
ANNUAL SUMMER INTENSIVE BALLET CAMP
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 1–9.
- The first two-week long ballet camp and will take place between June 12-23.
- The second will take place between July 10-21.
- The third will take place between August 7-18.
Classes include: Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Partnering, Tendu Toning Conditioning, Stretching, Jazz, Contemporary, Ballroom, Nutrition, Injury Prevention, and more.
JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY CLASSES
Watch a preview of what to expect from Jazz and Contemporary class below
Jazz and contemporary classes are led by our instructor Lexie Bazzano.
Jazz and Contemporary – Monthly Tuition
$72/mo for (1) 60min class per week
Jazz and Contemporary – Individual Class
$20 for (1) 60min class