Oregon Ballet School

"Leslie is very knowledgeable and communicative! We’ve only had one class but I’m highly impressed and very excited to go through our ballet journey with her!!"

"Absolutely great !! Ms Leslie is a great teacher and so sweet !!"

"As a student of Leslie Baird's from 1977 to 1987, I thrived in the nurturing culture at OBS as she led me successfully through 7 Royal Academy of Dancing exams. She instilled in me a love of the art and discipline, and as an adult I've returned to ballet and enjoy her classes whenever I'm visiting Portland. I've taken classes in Japan, the Soviet Union, and England, and she's the best teacher I've ever encountered. -- Jennifer McCaig"

"My son and daughter have both attended Oregon Ballet School. They have attended classes, as well as camps. The curriculum here follows the Royal Academy of Dance and teacher Leslie does a phenomenal job of teaching her students and making sure that they are placed in the correct level. She really puts a lot of thought into her lessons and really helps the students perfect their dancing. Ballet has been fantastic for both of my children. They have built strength, learned how to focus, and have made great friends. Oregon Ballet school is a boutique-style school. The classes are a perfect size for individual attention. The school is also on the MAX and streetcar lines, which is super convenient! I will continue to send my children here, as well as recommend it to parents who are considering it for their children."

"A great approach to dance education . . . the Royal Academy of Dancing RAD) syllabus is a system that has trained dancers for 90 years. Ms. Leslie Baird is certified and has decades of experience working with small children & working to take them through the exams the RAD syllabus offers. As her alumni I highly recommend her school & have my daughter studying with her."