Max Ballet Academy
Florence's first dance school: 30 years of ballet, modern, hip hop and more
A ballet-focused dance school offering classical ballet training along with related dance disciplines.
Photo: Max Ballet Academy - Centro Formazione Danza Firenze via Google
Before your first class
The school teaches students of different levels and is described as welcoming and inclusive.
About this studio
Max Ballet Academy has been teaching dance in Florence since 1995, making it the first dance school in the city. The studio offers a wide range of styles: Classico (ballet), Modern, Contemporaneo, Hip Hop, Break Dance, Salsa, and Swing. The school also runs courses in Danza Accademica, Body Workout, Boogie Woogie Swing, and Reggaeton.
The academy describes itself as a vibrant refuge where movement becomes authentic expression. It emphasises a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment where diversity is treated as opportunity rather than limitation. The teaching philosophy combines passion for dance with care for the body and attention to different artistic levels.
The main location is at Via Maragliano 31/a in Firenze, with spacious facilities including five dance studios of various sizes, a Pilates equipment room, a singing and music classroom, a video room, a lounge for meetings and theory lessons, and changing rooms with bathrooms and showers.
The school is led by a team of professional instructors united by passion for dance, singing and theatre. Staff prepare students of different levels while attending to both artistic development and physical care across the various techniques required in the performing arts world.
The academy runs regular performances and events. Google reviews consistently praise the professional yet family-like atmosphere, the attentiveness of instructors to students' needs, and the emotional as well as artistic growth students experience. Many families have been with the school for 8, 9, 17, 20 or more years, and describe it as a second family.
What to expect
Your first visit
A spacious, welcoming studio with five dance rooms, professional instructors, and a family-oriented atmosphere. Classes cater to different ages and levels across ballet, modern, contemporary, hip hop, break dance, salsa and swing styles.
Instructors
Who teaches here
A professional team of instructors shares passion for dance, singing and theatre. They prepare students of different levels while balancing artistic development with physical care and proper technique.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
The school teaches students of different levels and is described as welcoming and inclusive.
Studio history
Max Ballet Academy was founded in 1995, making it the first dance school in Florence. The studio celebrates 30 years of operation and is run by Massimiliano and Gianluca, whose large-heartedness is credited by long-standing community members.
Styles offered
12 dance styles taught here
Gallery
The people, the parties and the dancing here
Amenities
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about Max Ballet Academy
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Max Ballet Academy teach?
Max Ballet Academy teaches Ballet, Classico (Ballet), Modern, Contemporaneo, Hip-Hop, Breaking (B-Boying / B-Girling) and 6 more. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Max Ballet Academy located?
Max Ballet Academy is located in Firenze. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Max Ballet Academy offer private lessons?
Contact Max Ballet Academy directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Max Ballet Academy teach kids and adults?
Max Ballet Academy welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Max Ballet Academy?
The fastest path is to visit Max Ballet Academy via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.