ABOUT US

Ballet Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the heart of the Palm Beaches, providing accessible dance through three main avenues: education at The Academy of Ballet Florida, performances by The Professional Company, & impactful Community Outreach and scholarship programs.

Located at the Community Foundation Building in West Palm Beach, our space offers students a creative, nurturing, and welcoming environment to explore dance. At the Academy of Ballet Florida, we provide elite training, both technically and artistically, to each child. Our programs develop well-rounded and diverse dancers ready to meet the demands of the evolving art form. The principles and skills learned in dance—discipline, self-control, respect, and critical thinking—are valuable strengths that students will carry into their everyday lives. These skills are introduced at the primary levels and continue through our pre-professional programs. We focus on training both the minds and bodies of our dancers while encouraging them to nurture their own artistic spirit, all while providing the highest quality of technical training available. Ballet Florida is thrilled to showcase the talents of our faculty and students to the community. Our goal is to train dancers who are both exquisite to watch and a joy to know.

Artistic
STAFF

With deep roots in both classical and contemporary ballet, Ballet Florida exemplifies artistic excellence and innovation. Our dedicated directors bring a spirit of creativity and collaboration to every production, defining the artistry that makes Ballet Florida truly exceptional.

LAUREN CAREY

Artistic Director

Creative Director

LYNDSEY CAREY

ALEXANDRA SAFRAN

Studio Manager

Rehearsal Director

GUY PALMER

Ballet Florida's esteemed faculty is genuinely dedicated to providing unparalleled dance education to every student. With their extensive training and rich professional experience in various aspects of dance, these skilled instructors nurture individual student talents through thoughtful and personalized feedback tailored to each dancer's unique needs. Their diverse backgrounds contribute to a vibrant atmosphere that not only enhances learning but also encourages creativity and fosters a deeper appreciation of dance as a beautiful & complex art form.

Meet Our FACULTY

AMY
CONSENTINO

MAIRA
BENCHIMOL

JASON
MAISON

PAULA
CARLYLE

Ballet Master, Adult Division Ballet & Modern

Academy Jazz & Tap,
Adult Division Tap

CHRISTOPHER
CALDWELL

TT'SHAYLAH
LIGHTBOURN

Adult Division Jazz

Academy & Adult Division Jazz

ERICA
BORDEN

ALEXANDRIA
BUITRAGO

Academy Ballet, Modern & Contemporary

Academy Jazz

Adult Division Ballet & Pointe

Academy & Adult Division Ballet

SUSAN
SERP

KAMILA
ABREU

Adult Division Ballet

Academy & Adult Ballet & Pointe