The best ballet schools in Louisiana
Ranked by the students and families who actually take class — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 2,968 reviews of Louisiana studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true ballet schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 LAAPA School of Music & Dance - River Ridge
4.9 ★★★★★ 310 reviews · Harahan, LA
“My niece absolutely LOVES working with Mr. Cory! Her time at LAAPA has helped her so much. She is more confident and better able to express herself, and is excited to share all of …” — Rachel
#2 The Ballet Studio Lafayette
5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews · Lafayette, LA
“This is our second year doing dance at The Ballet Studio with my 4 year old and the first year doing Mommy and Me classes with our little! Can't say enough good things about the st…” — Laura
#3 Creative Dance & Music Studio
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews · Gretna, LA
“Creative Dance & Music Studio has become home to our dancer going on three years now. Over her 10 years of dance, we have been to multiple studios and have changed for multiple rea…” — Amanda
#4 Hamilton Academy of the Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 67 reviews · Lafayette, LA
“I love the progress my daughter has made under the direction of Mrs. Grace and staff. The instructors focus on proper technique and top-notch choreography. Mrs. Grace, an accomplis…” — Jack
#5 Mari Milnar Dance Academy
5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews · Terrytown, LA
“MMDA is wonderful dance studio. The staff and the owner Mrs. Mari Milnar truly do love the children that they teach. They teach these children to have self confidence and how to sh…” — Ashley
#6 City Park Movement & Art
4.7 ★★★★★ 44 reviews · New Orleans, LA
“We love the positive attitude and approach to helping young children get a sense of movement and art. My daughter absolutely loves her time here.” — Tara
#7 Center Stage Performing Arts Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 38 reviews · Gonzales, LA
“Center Stage is absolutely wonderful, my daughter has been there for a few years now and it is like her second home. We love the staff and she has learned so much!” — Ashley
#8 New Orleans Dance Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews · New Orleans, LA
“Spencer is an amazing adult tap instructor, able to adjust the class to meet each individual student at their level. Additionally, it's a fun way to get in some exercise and meet n…” — Rachel
#9 Jean Leigh Academy of Dance
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews · Denham Springs, LA
“The Instructor needs to spend more time making sure, the little one's are doing the exact same dance moves, she is instructing them to do. Otherwise, it's all for nothing &, I'm wa…” — Michelle
#10 Missy Crain School of Dance
4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews · Monroe, LA
“My daughter started at 3 and now 9 years later she is a devoted dancer who has learned poise, respect, responsibility and loves dance! She is a member of the Performing Company and…” — Anita