Our Mission
Over the years, our mission has been to offer a school where students find the perfect blend of learning, strengthening, and discipline, expressed through movement, creativity, and performance. Each and every one of our students is treated according to their individuality and unique abilities, while we also provide the necessary space for their skills to shine and help them reach their full potential. Achieving, through dance, high self-esteem and the fullest expression of movement in their bodies, together with the purity of technique, is the culmination of art.
Our Story
Our school opened its doors in Port St. Lucie in June 2013, under the direction of its directors, Fidel Herrouet and Adela Sanabria, and with the vast experience they had accumulated as dancers, teachers, directors, coaches, and judges. It is through a life full of stage experiences that they are able to pass on all this knowledge to their students.
Over decades of teaching, hundreds of students have passed through their classrooms and had the opportunity to perform under their direction, and today, many of them have reached the professional level, standing out in companies and/or professional groups. In the short life of this new location, which recently completed a decade, we already count several awards in competitions, countless productions of both original choreographies and international repertoire ballets, and several of our alumnae, even after graduating from our school, continue to dance.
Meet Adela Sanabria & Fidel Herrouet, Our Highly Trained Dance Instructors
With more than 44 years of teaching experience each, Adela and Fidel bring world-class ballet training to the Treasure Coast. Married since 1999, they have dedicated their lives to the art of dance, both on stage and in the studio.
Together, they have developed a teaching method that blends precision, artistry, and discipline, giving students the opportunity to train at the highest level and succeed in national and international competitions.
Fidel Herrouet
Artistic Director, Florida Ballet Festival Company
Fidel Herrouet is an internationally recognized dancer, choreographer, and master teacher whose career has spanned over four decades.
Training & Career
- Graduate of the National School of Arts in Camagüey, Cuba.
- Performed with the National Ballet of Camagüey for 18 years (1980–1998), rising to the level of soloist.
- Served as Principal Dancer with the Municipal Ballet of Trujillo, Peru.
- Invited to join Ballet de Cámara Atelier in Costa Rica as Master and Choreographer, later promoted to Artistic Director.
Performance Experience
- Performed across Russia, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Romania, Mexico, Jamaica, Peru, Costa Rica, and more.
- Repertoire includes Swan Lake, Giselle, Romeo and Juliet, Coppélia, Paquita, Don Quixote, as well as contemporary works and original creations.
Choreography & Artistic Work
- Creator of acclaimed works such as Tomy (rock opera adaptation), Human Miseries, Vivaldiana, and full-length productions of Coppélia and La Fille Mal Gardée.
- His productions have been performed at international festivals in Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and the U.S.
Teaching & Recognition
- Invited to teach master classes and seminars throughout Latin America, Panama, and the U.S.
- Students have consistently earned top prizes at international competitions, including Platinum, Gold, and Bronze awards at Dance Educators of America (DEA) and StarQuest Chicago.
Adela Sanabria
Academic Director, Florida Ballet Festival Company
Adela Sanabria is a ballerina, master teacher, and author who has devoted her career to the teaching and advancement of classical ballet.
Training & Career
- Began ballet studies at the Metropolitan Ballet of Caracas, Venezuela.
- Completed teacher training in the Cuban Ballet School methodology and advanced studies with the Royal Academy of Dance (London).
- Performed principal roles in both classical and contemporary works.
- Mentored by legendary ballet figures Fernando Alonso and Ramona de Sáa.
Teaching & Contributions
- Specializes in early ballet pedagogy and has authored several books on methodology for young dancers.
- Presented at international ballet conferences.
- Trained students who have won prestigious awards at national and international competitions, including DEA, StarQuest, and ballet festivals in Cuba, Miami, Orlando, and Chicago.
Legacy
Since marrying Fidel in 1999, Adela has worked alongside him first at Ballet de Cámara Atelier in Costa Rica and now at the Florida Ballet Festival Company. Her life’s mission is to instill in every student not only strong technique but also a lifelong love of ballet.
Why Train With Us
Adela and Fidel bring
Over 40 years of teaching and stage experience
International performance and competition expertise
Proven success in coaching students to top awards
A teaching philosophy that blends discipline, artistry, and passion
