At Slavin Nadal School of Ballet we believe that whether it is a younger child just being introduced to the pleasures of classical ballet, a student with aspirations for a professional career, or someone of any age who is looking for fun and satisfying way to keep fit, it is possible to combine enjoyment with challenge, the everlasting appreciation of an art form, and the highest quality training.

School Directors, Eugene Slavin and Alexandra Nadal, are former Principal Dancers of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Prior to opening the Slavin Nadal School of Ballet in 1989, they were the founding Artistic Directors of Ballet Austin and the Artistic Directors of its predecessor, Austin Civic Ballet.

The training at Slavin Nadal reflects the background of its Directors. It is based on Russian Technique while taking some of the best from the French, English and Danish systems. The Directors themselves teach the majority of classes, and all other faculty are products of their training who have a demonstrated love for teaching. This ensures a clear and unified approach to the curriculum at all levels.

Their students have studied on full scholarship at American Ballet Theatre, The Joffrey Ballet and Houston Ballet. Former students have also gone on to professional careers as corps de ballet, soloists and principal dancers with ballet companies in the United States and Europe as well as starring on Broadway and London’s West End. Most significant however, are the hundreds of students of all levels and ages whose lives have been enriched by dance and all that it can give the body and spirit.

Interested students and parents are welcome to visit the school and observe classes or – if appropriate – to take a complimentary placement class. We also suggest visiting other area ballet schools and comparing programs, faculty, etc. before making this important decision.