Northwest Florida Ballet
Northwest Florida Ballet is a non-profit arts organization in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, offering ballet classes and training.
Ballet school and non-profit arts organization with academy, pre-professional program, and community classes.
Updated August 2026
- Location
- Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Categories
- Ballet School, Ballet
Northwest Florida Ballet is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1969, located at 310 Perry Ave SE in Fort Walton Beach. The organization operates multiple programs: the NFB Academié for grades 3–8, a pre-professional program for grades 9–12 that functions as an audition-only public school in Okaloosa County, a semi-professional classical ballet company, and the NFB Community Dance School offering tuition-based classes for all age groups. The Academié and pre-professional program require an audition process for admission. The community school offers after-school ballet classes. The 2026–2027 season includes The Nutcracker (47th annual production with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra), the Emerging Choreographers' Project Blackbox, and Swan Lake. Reviewers describe the teaching as excellent, noting instructors who hold students accountable while building confidence. Parents report the intensive education program produces strong academic results alongside dance training. The organization has supported students who went on to major ballet companies, colleges with full merit scholarships, and professional careers, and graduates have returned to teach at NFB. Contact: 850-664-7787 (main) or 850-226-4700 (NFB Academié).
What dancers say · Florida Dancers review summary
Parents describe excellent teaching staff who hold students accountable while instilling confidence. Reviewers note strong academic results alongside intensive dance training and praise the productions. Alumni have advanced to major ballet companies, top colleges with merit scholarships, and professional performance careers.
Review highlights from Google
gloria carter
My kids attended after school classes for 10 years. My son graduated from NFB Academie. Both the after school and academie have excellent instructors, directors and staff. As a parent I looked for the best artistic technique and structure. I was very impressed with the focus on these features and mu…
FL Man
This School has developed my Daughter into such a wonderful young lady. The Teachers are all excellent. They hold the children accountable while instilling confidence. My Daughter's grades have improved tremendously as well as her love for Ballet. I would recommend this school for any parent who is …
Jordan Hicks
This is a lovely school. The children learn dance and all their core subjects. The education program is intensive and the productions they put on are wonderful. Great staff!
Sourced from Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What ballet programs does Northwest Florida Ballet offer?
Northwest Florida Ballet offers the NFB Academié for grades 3–8, a pre-professional program for grades 9–12 (audition-only public school), a semi-professional classical ballet company, and the NFB Community Dance School with tuition-based classes for all ages.
Are there after-school ballet classes?
Yes, the NFB Community Dance School offers after-school ballet classes.
Do I need to audition to attend?
The Academié and pre-professional program require an audition for admission. The Community Dance School offers tuition-based classes without audition requirements.
What is the 2026–2027 season?
The season features The Nutcracker (47th annual production with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra), the Emerging Choreographers' Project Blackbox, and Swan Lake.
Where is Northwest Florida Ballet located?
Northwest Florida Ballet is located at 310 Perry Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Call 850-664-7787 (main) or 850-226-4700 (NFB Academié).