Elliot B.

As a dance major at CSU, I wanted to supplement my university dance training with a few extra classes, and I arbitrarily chose FRCBA for proximity to campus. I was not disappointed. From the second I walked in, I felt safe and welcome at all times. Ixchel works with each student based on their individual goals and needs, regardless of previous experience or ability. She is respectful, knowledgeable, and accepting. The studio really has created its own little family. Highly recommended.

Charity Anne

[A] Great place to learn how to dance with fun people!

Jayme T.

I have been dancing with FRCBA for about six years now after not dancing since I was a kid. I love dancing at FRCBA! I tried several different studios and the quality of instruction with Ms. Ixchel is second to none. Not to mention that she is an incredibly sweet person! I’ve gotten stronger and my body just feels better. I was in a car accident a year or so ago and Ms. Ixchel has helped me recover from the whiplash without getting injured again. I’ve seen her coach and instruct fellow students through injuries and different abilities too and it’s amazing. The studio space is light and airy and an enjoyable place to be. Everyone there is just plain nice. Fun and supportive people to be around. We laugh and have fun even while we are working hard, and everyone gets individual coaching for our levels and specific needs. All of the instructors at FRCBA are kind, fun, and lovely people, and experts in many styles of dance! It’s a great place to be!

C. Maia T.

My daughter has been dancing with Deneice and Ixchel for over 5 years. Her love of dance and her skills have been nurtured and developed in an inclusive and close knit environment. She has performed in many wonderful ballet productions with this incredible company. I highly recommend FRCBA!

Rachel W.

As a working professional, the ballet class I take is my favorite part of the week! Beginner friendly and judgement free, Ixchel’s teaching style equips you to reach all your dance goals- personalized feedback is a specialty here.
If you have found this website, look no further! This is the best you will find whether for yourself or for your child.

Veronica C.

As a lifelong dancer, I’ve had many instructors...Ixchel is BY FAR the BEST! I’ve also been a dance instructor and have a Masters in Education, so my expectations for quality instruction are extremely high. Ixchel always exceeds them—in the group classes I’ve taken with her and especially in private lessons! (All for which she should charge MUCH MORE than she does.) In addition to being an outstanding instructor and amazing ballerina, she is also one of the kindest and most caring people I’ve ever met! She is so humble and makes everyone feel very welcome and encouraged! So blessed to have found her ballet academy—she should have ALL the business in the area! Can’t wait until my little boys can learn from her, too!

Hannah P.

I started classes here as a beginner a year ago. It has been amazing. Ixchel is a fantastic teacher with an amazing ability to give students individual instruction even in a class setting. I was hoping for detailed classes with a strong focus on technique, and those hopes were definitely exceeded. The classes have a comfortable atmosphere and I always feel welcome to ask Ixchel questions. She is a great trainer and encourager, and inspires us to work harder and try new material. I'm really encouraged by the progress I have made since I began ballet. This is a wonderful place to learn to dance.

Danielle S.

My daughter is 6 years old and was able to participate in her first full story ballet production through Front Range Classical Ballet. She absolutely loved it and it increased her love of dance. I love the opportunities that FRCB has given to my daughter and the confidence she has gained. The classes are small and close-knit and the instructors are kind and patient. We plan on continuing classes here with both of our daughters and I highly recommend this academy to other parents.

Kim T.

I am a bit conflicted about publicizing how much I love this place, because classes might get too crowded. I also don't write reviews very often. But here goes. If you want to become a better ballet dancer (to the point of obsession), no matter what your level of ability, Ixchel can help you get there. FRCBA offers many classes throughout the week to accommodate a variety of schedules, and the affordable rates mean I can cram as many as humanly possible into my calendar. The combination of frequent classes with high-quality instruction have made me a better dancer than I ever thought would be possible, having started ballet in my mid-20s. There are students of all ages and abilities, yet Ixchel manages to give each student personalized attention and instruction to guide them towards being the best dancer they can be. The studio atmosphere is relaxed, yet focused, and very welcoming to newcomers. Can't recommend this place highly enough!

Lauren P.

Ixchel Levendosky provides professional and proper technique for all students. Whether they are pursuing a professional career or dancing for fun, Ixchel  accommodates her students' needs. I've been with her for over two years and haven't looked back. I have gained more confidence and enough technique to be performing on pointe for the first time. She also gives great pricing for her classes. The first class is always free. I HIGHLY recommend this academy for those interested!

Mary C.

I started ballet on a lark in 2013 and I haven't looked back since. Ixchel teaches methodically with great knowledge, patience, and love for her students young and old, new and pre-professional.

I sometimes take class when I travel, and have visited two studios in the CA Bay Area and two studios in Hsinchu and Taipei, Taiwan.  Even as a new and often self-conscious dancer, I have felt confident in my training while traveling, further confirming Ixchel's unparalleled teaching and attention to excellent technique and injury prevention.  I enthusiastically recommend FRCBA to anyone who wants to start or get back into ballet.

Gina C.

This really is as good as it gets in Fort Collins for serious ballet training! My daughter been almost everywhere for trials and classes in this town, and Ixchel is the real deal! Ixchel is an incredible dancer, and she has years of knowledge and experience to share.
My daughter has grown so much as a dancer and I have relaxed knowing she is learning from the best in town!

She is challenged in a positive way, and has so much fun too! Ixchel has multiple class offerings throughout the week really allowing for a pre professional schedule. Many studios in town claim to have pre professional programs, but they don't offer enough classes to really meet what a pre professional dancer needs.

My daughter has the opportunity to dance almost every day of the week. She loves class so much, she is upset to ever have to miss a class!
Ixchel also offers multiple opportunities to perform, and learn new ballet pieces. I am very thrilled to have found such a great place for my daughter to learn!

Jill S.

I started studying ballet at the age of ten, in 1957. Since that time I have taken classes from instructors of all abilities and experience. After a 23 year sabbatical, I returned to classes under the direction of Ixchel at Front Range Academy. She is both an incredible dancer and a most compassionate teacher. I most highly recommend her classes for students of all abilities.

Peggy G.

If grades were given to teachers of classical ballet, Ixchel would earn a perpetual A+!  With her gentle, yet firm manner, she teaches her students not just to dance, but instills in them the respect, passion and commitment to the art form that she herself embodies. Ixchel possesses an absolute, unwavering commitment to quality and the high ideals of classical ballet, while also finding ways to make learning fun.  She is as adept at teaching beginners as she is at preparing students for a professional career or offering inspiring classes to advanced dancers. If you are searching for the best in classical ballet instruction, this is it!

Amanda L.

My daughter began taking private ballet with the owner, Ixchel, back in the summer of 2009 to help with her competitive figure skating.  When Front Range Classical Ballet Academy was officially opened in 2010 she continued to train there.  Ixchel is an excellent ballet instructor.  She is a beautiful dancer herself with wonderful technique.  She passes this on to her students with her demanding curriculum and enthusiasm for teaching.  My daughter has been dancing since she was 2, but it was not until she began training with Ixchel that she went to the next level to become a serious ballet student.  Recently my daughter took a master adult ballet class and the instructor inquired right away to ask who my daughter had been training with.  Ixchel's attention to detail has made my daughter a stand out in all her classes.  Ixchel gives each student individual attention to their technique to make sure that they are doing each move correctly.  It has been amazing to watch my daughter grow as a dancer and I look forward to having her train with Ixchel for many years to come.

Byron F.

I have taken classes from Ixchel at Front Range Ballet since 2010. It has the best technique and teaching around. It is a wonderful environment and she makes you feel very welcome to be there. She has helped me grow a ton as a dancer. I would recommend the Academy to anyone.