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Men's Outstanding Pre-Professional Training
Space is limited for this very Unique Program taught by former principal dancers Mr. Rogelio Corrales and Mr. Idael German. Both Mr. Corrales & Mr. German trained at the prestigious Cuban National Ballet School, performed professionally abroad and in the U.S., and now share their exceptional & unique training wisdom with our students.
About Us
Our History
Meet the Owner Directors
Meet the Owner Directors
Established in 2004.
St. Lucie Ballet School opened in 2004. Through the years S.L.B. Has earned the reputation of excellence in training, coaching, and productions. Beginning in 2013, students have earned many scholarships and awards from several of the best ballet and dance competitions. S.L.B. Productions throughout the years have impro
Established in 2004.
St. Lucie Ballet School opened in 2004. Through the years S.L.B. Has earned the reputation of excellence in training, coaching, and productions. Beginning in 2013, students have earned many scholarships and awards from several of the best ballet and dance competitions. S.L.B. Productions throughout the years have improved in quality and diversity. The Nutcracker has become a tradition at both the historical Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce and the Lyric in Stuart. In the spring S.L.B has presented many of the great ballet classics such as Don Quixote, Coppelia, or Sleeping Beauty and created original versions of Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan.
Meet the Owner Directors
Meet the Owner Directors
Meet the Owner Directors
Lydia Oquendo and Rogelio Corrales are passionate about sharing their professional career experience with their students giving them the tools for, not only the real world of dance, but real life preparedness. Both have had many years of training and dance experience in various Ballet companies and productions. Skills and assets they imp
Lydia Oquendo and Rogelio Corrales are passionate about sharing their professional career experience with their students giving them the tools for, not only the real world of dance, but real life preparedness. Both have had many years of training and dance experience in various Ballet companies and productions. Skills and assets they impart to their students are focus, self discipline, memory, quickness in learning, confidence, self motivation, etiquette, experience with lots of stage time and performance opportunities.
Specializing In
Awards & Accolades
Awards & Accolades
Excellence in classical ballet training and dance for ages 3 through Adult. We offer all levels in Ballet, Pre- Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, Acro, Musical Theater, Pre-professional classical training, Competition, Homeschool Day Program, Partial Day Program, and After School Program. The Company/ Competitor Team has many pe
Excellence in classical ballet training and dance for ages 3 through Adult. We offer all levels in Ballet, Pre- Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, Acro, Musical Theater, Pre-professional classical training, Competition, Homeschool Day Program, Partial Day Program, and After School Program. The Company/ Competitor Team has many performance opportunities throughout the year including Competitions, Dance Festivals, and Talent shows.
Awards & Accolades
Awards & Accolades
Awards & Accolades
St. Lucie Ballet dancers have earned American Dance Competition ADC Medallion and Gold Award. Universal Ballet Competition UBC Medallion, High Gold, Gold, Youth America Grand Prix NYC Finals, Bronze Medals from World Ballet Competition, and scholarship awards from Sarasota Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Next Gereration Ballet, Joffr
St. Lucie Ballet dancers have earned American Dance Competition ADC Medallion and Gold Award. Universal Ballet Competition UBC Medallion, High Gold, Gold, Youth America Grand Prix NYC Finals, Bronze Medals from World Ballet Competition, and scholarship awards from Sarasota Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Next Gereration Ballet, Joffrey Academy Summer, The Rock School for Dance Education, Bolchoi Ballet NYC and many more. St. Lucie Ballet studio received 2017 Universal Ballet Competition Outstanding Coaches Award, 2018 Shake the Ground Outstanding Professionalism Award, 2020 Youth America Grand Prix Outstanding School Award, 2021 & 2022 YAGP Outstanding Teachers Award.
Programs
After School Program
Pre Professional Program
After School Program
SLB offers all kinds of wonderful classes for all levels and ages 3 and up. Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary dance, PBT, and more. Join our St. Lucie Ballet family in our beautiful new studio in the Port St. Lucie area.
High School Program
Pre Professional Program
After School Program
Early afternoon classes make the best use of the teenagers day to have time to train and get home for evening homework.
Pre Professional Program
Pre Professional Program
Pre Professional Program
The Pre Professional Training Program is for dancers serious about a career in dance. Students begin in the morning and work through the afternoon much like a professional company dancer would. Many hours of strong practice and coaching will prepare these young dancers for their future.
Competitors
Pre Professional Program
SLB students can audition to be part of this amazing group of dancers who perform and compete at many events throughout the year. Stage time is essential for a dancer and this program includes the extra coaching time and many opportunities.
Summer Intensive
Summer Intensive
Summer Intensive Program offers an emphasis on classical ballet training. Includes Pas de duex program, for advanced dancers by audition, Pointe, Classical Variations, Jazz, Contempory, and
PBT Conditioning.
Performances
Summer Intensive
SLB has two formal Performances a year, the Nutcracker and End of year Spring Performances, with the possibility of more.
News
Student Success
Daniel Ayala from Bogota Colombia. He began dancing at the age of 14 at the Ballarte Escuela de Ballet School of Dance. His teachers and family decided to seek further education in the United States to increase his training as he is extremely talented, hard working and determined to become a principal dancer in a prestigious company. Daniel has been training at St. Lucie Ballet since August 2019 and has attended The Youth American Grand Prix and Universal Ballet Competition where he is getting the respect and attention of some of the best schools in the world.
During the Youth American Grand Prix Daniel was amoung the top 12 in the Senior Division with his classical solo. Daniel along with his partner Isabella McCool also placed first in the Pas De Deux Category and where invited to the NY York Finals. He was also awarded scholarships to ABT, Peridance and Rock School of Dance.
Again, much success during The Universal Ballet Competition placed second in the Senior Male Division with his classical solo and fifth place with his contemporary solo. Daniel and Isabella also placed first in the Pas De Deux Category in the Junior Division. Daniel was awarded scholarships to The Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Ballet West and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. He was also the very first recipient of UBC’s newest award “The So Danca Star Award” for Best in Class. This past season Daniel earned ambassadorship w Ballet Rosa Dancewear, So Danca Dancewear, and Ambassador of Dance Open America.
Daniel exemplifies everything it takes to make it to a Prestigious Company one day. He works hard every day, has positive energy, determination and does what it takes to give back to others. Each week Daniel donates his time teaching a Men’s Ballet and conditioning class at St. Lucie Ballet, he has been a guest dancer with the Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami, and he is also a Ballet In The City Ambassador where the mission is to present professional ballet performances, educational opportunities and events in cities around the nation, promoting and enhancing the culture of ballet. It is their mission to engage and inspire individuals in the art of ballet and communicate the relevance and value of ballet for future generations.
Daniel spent season 2023/24 as company member at Ballet Palm Beach and will be joining Sarasota Ballet as company artist for season 2024/25.
SLB Alumni
Alumni
Beatrice Reyes - 2005 - 2017 Currently National Tour Show Captain of the Peppa Pig’s Sing-Along Party
Tessa Hogge 2012 - 2018 Currently at Birmingham Royal Ballet
Joshua Nunamaker 2020 - 2022 John Cranko School Graduate, Soloist at State Ballet of Georgia EU.
Dylan Wills 2014 - 2022 Aspire Award UBC. Currently at Kansas City Ballet
Larenne Taylor 2014 - 2022 Currently at Ballet Theatre UK. Chongqing Ballet 2024/25.
Tristan Barron 2020 - 2022 Helsinki International Ballet Competition Finalist. Currently at Ballet Idaho company artist.
Emma Butterworth 2015 - 2023 Best Student Choreography Award UBC. Currently at Texas Ballet Theatre
Daniel Ayala 2020 - 2023 Finalist at Helsinki International Ballet Competition. Outstanding Classical Dancer at Dance Open America. So Danca Star Award for Best in Class at UBC. Ballet Palm Beach 2023/24. Sarasota Ballet 2024/25.
Isabella McCool 2010 - 2024 Aspiring Dancer Award UBC. Grand Prix Winner of Dance Open America. Finalist at Helsinki International Ballet Competition. Full Scholarship to Ballet West. Ballet West 2024/25.
Alessandra Martinez - Currently at Florida Ballet
