Honolulu Classical Ballet

Instructor is very patient with the students. She takes time to individually work with each student. The girls are always smiling and seem to be enjoying their class. Friendly environment.

Since my daughter could speak understandable phrases she has always wanted to take ballet. She’s what I like to call a «NBP» (Natural Born Princess.) Everything pink, everything delicate, everything gentle. I don’t know where these hyper princess tendencies come from, because it’s certainly not from me, but after two years of trying to make her into a gymnast I finally gave in and accepted that my princess wants to be a ballerina.
We started off with a ballet class at a dance studio and after one month we left because my daughter didn’t enjoy the classes. The instructor was very disorganized and I think she was disappointed that the girls didn’t have a uniform they were required to wear.
Enter stage right: Honolulu Classical Ballet. I found them on Unilocal and after reading their great reviews I decided to reach out for more info. Portia their administrative assistant emailed with me and was so great at following up and getting me information. This is pretty huge in my book because I’ve found that studios often don’t take their phone and email messages seriously.
On her first day of ballet I took my NBP to her class on the 2^nd floor of Ward Warehouse and it was like we were coming home. It’s a small studio but totally cute and perfect for little princesses. My daughter can be shy at times so this is a great place to start her out. So far she’s very happy with her classes and loves her instructor Miss Aya.
What I love so much about Honolulu Classical Ballet is that if she decides that ballet is her passion she’ll be in an environment that’s nurturing and professional. My Natural Born Princess has finally found her palace!

My daughter loves coming to HCB! Romi has created a nurturning environment where the teachers are all very hands on and instill confidence and focus in the children. Romi is the best to come out of Hawaii and it’s awesome that she’s willing to pass on her knowledge and passion for ballet!
Portia is the administrative assistant there and she’s wonderful with the kids as well as the parents and very responsive to emails!
The location in Ward Warehouse can’t be beat. It’s upstairs above Novelty World/​Cinnamon Girl area and they have a large window outside for viewing practices (I’ve heard other dance classes have a more closed door policy). You can also get your errands done while practice is going on.
I highly recommend Honolulu Classical Ballet!

My daughter who is three and isn’t into sports yet loves going to ballet classes at Honolulu Classical Ballet! I don’t know much about ballet but the proprietor, Romi Beppu is the only prima ballerina to come out of Hawaii. How lucky to have your children learn from a world class and accomplished professional ballerina! All the instructors are very gentle and nurturing with their students and the school has a very welcoming ambiance. Even Dads can feel comfortable bringing their little girls here. I never had any interest or knowledge about ballet until my daughter started taking lessons. It’s pure joy to see your little ballerina skip and twirl with a big smile on her face. She even likes to perform for us at home, all thanks to Romi and her team of instructors at Honolulu Classical Ballet. I hope ballet will be an integral part of our daughter’s life for the foreseeable future.

Romi Beppu has created one of the most amazing places for learning ballet! Why would anyone want to take lessons from anyone but the best. Well, if your looking for a place to learn ballet, you HAVE to come here!
Romi is hands on with the girls using a loving yet firm technique. She truly cares about her girls and their development. The girls learn and love doing it! My daughter has been taking from Romi since her studio first opened and she just loves to come to ballet.
The other great thing about this studio is the location! Located in ward warehouse parents have a ton of things that can keep them busy while their children are in practice.
Come check out this studio! You won’t regret it!

Romi Beppu is a gorgeous dancer and a great teacher. She takes the time to correct you (which is what you want a teacher to do!) That being said, go and try one of her adult classes! Word of warning though: Ms. Romi has beautiful technique and amazing extension. When you watch her demonstrate combinations, it’s a real treat! So it’s easy to just get lost watching her and forget what it is she has asked you to do! :) That’s a compliment, by the way…

If you are fortunate enough to have a teacher as accomplished and wonderful as Romi Beppu on island, you are blessed. If you want your child trained by one of the best dancers and nicest people I know (I am a pro dancer in SF), take your child to her. :)

My daughter has been attending classes here for the last 4 months and she absolutely loves it! Ms. Romi Beppu (former principal ballerina of Boston Ballet and Ballet West) is absolutely fantastic and the Prima instructor Ms. Lauren is super with the kids!
10 week sessions are very reasonably priced. The Prima’s will be putting on their first recital this December too!