Bay Ballet Academy

Maximo and his staff are fantastic. We are so lucky to have him teaching our daughter. He is so good with the kids. We could not be happier. He will grow this studio into on e of the best there is! Super excited to be involved.

My daughter has been dancing at Bay Ballet Academy for almost nine months and she absolutely loves it. She is a teenager returning to dance after many years working at other sports and arts. Maximo was able to see where she already had strength and skill and helped her apply her existing talents to ballet. Class sizes are small and Maximo gives everyone personal attention to help students achieve all that they can. My daughter has made amazing progress in a short time and is so thrilled with what Maximo has helped her to accomplish.
Joining the studio is also easy and flexible, too — just call or email for guidance. Bay Ballet Academy serves students of all ages from preschool through adult, and all levels from beginners to advanced dancers.

I’m so glad I found Bay Ballet. The individual attention you get here is second to none. I’ve tried as many classes as I can and have enjoyed all of them. Maximo is an excellent teacher and gives great corrections, regardless of your level. Highly recommend!

I would never want to post a review that wasn’t 100% honest. So I will say from the start that I have never been a student of Max’s, but I know better than anyone else what kind of person he is, and I have watched him teach and seen him dance countless times. Max has impeccable talent, with unparalleled command of both ballet technique and pantomime, and you can see a lot of his mentor, Dennis Nahat, in his stage presence. Maximo has a ridiculously long list of credentials and experiences, if you’re concerned with that, but even more importantly, he is someone you and your kids will love and respect. He is incredibly hard-​working, he follows through with tasks, and he has the patience of a saint (not to mention he is astonishingly attractive and fit). Ballet is a traditionally demanding and strict discipline, and Max requires a lot from his students. But they always enjoy his teaching, and they respect his knowledge and ability. The tiniest of dancers are sometimes overwhelmed by his stature at first (he’s over 6’2″ tall), but after one full class with him, I guarantee they will be begging to come back. Try just one class. You’ll be hooked.

I have been fortunate to have seen Maximo demonstrate his craft at several Cleveland Ballet performances. His graceful athleticism and technical abilities coupled with a love for the art of ballet make him a wonderful professional. His patience and caring nature make him an outstanding instructor!