Ballet Espressivo — Kid-friendly Storytime & Classes in Toronto, Ontario
- Ages all ages
- Indoor
- Rainy-day OK
Ballet Espressivo offers dance classes for children and adults, providing a structured yet expressive environment for young movers to explore ballet.
What to expect
This studio provides a dedicated space for learning ballet, with classes likely catering to various age groups and skill levels. As a dance school, it focuses on the art of ballet, offering structured lessons that build technique and confidence in students.
Best for
Ideal for parents seeking formal ballet instruction for their children in a professional studio setting.
What parents say
Megan Durrwachter
I've been taking dance lessons with Donna for a year and a half now and the experience has been so amazing. Ballet is such a beautiful art form, it makes you feel so elegant and strong. Donna offers classes at many different times throughout the week to accommodate any schedule. She also offers modern dance classes which help students understand spatial relationships in dance. Her floor barre class is challenging but so rewarding and strengthening. Ballet has become such an important aspect of my health and I consider it a necessity. I wouldn't dance with any other studio than Ballet Espressivo. No other teacher is as dedicated to safety and integrity towards her students.
Rebecca Ballarin
Online private classes with Donna are always one of the bright spots in my week! I started taking group classes in person with Donna many years ago, and when everything transitioned online I was initially hesitant about how much I would be able to keep progressing and whether I would still be able to learn small pieces of choreography to music, which I greatly enjoy. I was so pleasantly surprised. Donna's detailed, rigorous approach to teaching didn't change at all in the transition to online classes, and with one-on-one attention, my progress has been even more noticeable than before. Nothing is lost in the online experience - Donna is able to make the same helpful corrections, we can still do all our exercises to music, she choreographs sequences that I can do in my space at home, and she often asks about the other sports I participate in and incorporates ballet exercises that will help my strength and balance in those activities. If anyone is unsure about online ballet classes I would highly recommend giving one with Donna a try!
Cathy Bannon
I have been working with Donna for over 5 years now and even through the pandemic and my relocating away from Toronto, Donnas has really worked at maintaining the same level of teaching through online classes. I take both individual and group class and it's wonderful that I don't have to worry about travel time. I have even done my classes with her from out of country! Donna's teaching has been body changing for me - she has helped me in addressing so many of my issues/habits. Highly recommend!
Jill Charbonneau
Donna is an amazing teacher! I was a student of Donna for several years both in studio and online during the pandemic. She is serious about the progress of her students and provides clear details regarding corrections and suggestions for improvement. I can attribute my posture and balance improvements, as well as my improved physical strength to Donna and her teaching methods and dedication. Another unexpected benefit was my improved rhythm as she encouraged me to start learning to play the piano, which benefited my ballet techniques and other methods of dance. Highly recommend her classes!
Ye Liu
I have been dancing with Donna since 2018. I love the experience and training Donna provided. She is a teacher, an artist, and a mentor in many ways and I absolutely enjoyed my journey with her. If you are interested in adult ballet, I highly recommend her class. You will be able to build the techniques and gain exposure to classical ballet continuously. It's never too late to discover your passion in dancing!
