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The best ballet schools in Missouri

Ranked by the students and families who actually take class — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 3,363 reviews of Missouri studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true ballet schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.

#1 Elements Dance Academy--Platte City, MO

5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews · Platte City, MO

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons caring, skilled teachersstrong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginners

“This year was my daughter’s first year switching to Elements for dance - a new studio, new teachers, new dancers. She found herself in a place where she felt comfortable and that b…” — Megan

#2 Kansas City Ballet - Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity

4.7 ★★★★★ 116 reviews · Kansas City, MO

Adult classes Pointe Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersbeautiful recitals & performancesserious pre-professional training

“Really love their studio classes! Their ballet classes are wonderful and so are the instructors. I do wish they would add some variety like a Variations workshop/course for those o…” — Elizabeth

#3 The Dance Arts Center

5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews · St Joseph, MO

Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

“I can’t speak for now, but I know it was a wonderful experience for both my girls both as dancers and assistant teachers definitely taught them time management and priorities in th…” — Bev

#4 Saint Louis Ballet

4.9 ★★★★★ 61 reviews · Chesterfield, MO

Adult classes Pointe Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kidsbeautiful recitals & performances

“As a pianist for the Company I get a rare opportunity to see the dancers "behind the scenes." They are wonderful people and incredible artists, making even their warm-up beautiful.…” — Inés

#5 My King Studio of Dance

4.9 ★★★★★ 51 reviews · O'Fallon, MO

Adult classes Kids & teens Private lessons caring, skilled teacherswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

“I LOVE dancing here! I’m 40 years old and just started ballet and hip hop. I was so nervous to start since I would be with teenagers. I absolutely love it. The instructors are amaz…” — Michelle

#6 Midwest Regional Ballet, Company and School

4.8 ★★★★★ 48 reviews · Joplin, MO

Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

“After dancing for a couple years with a competition/recital based company, my daughter really wanted to focus on ballet. After searching all the dance schools in the area, this is …” — Cassie

#7 Pointe Of Surrender Dance Studio

5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews · Florissant, MO

Pointe Kids & teens strong technique & trainingwonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

“Awesome dance studio. My daughter loves it and they are family oriented which is a plus. Fees are reasonable.” — Erica

#8 Fearless Dance Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews · Raymore, MO

Kids & teens welcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

“Fearless is more than a dance studio... it is truly a family. Each teacher is dedicated to enhancing the dancers' love of the art. The staff is professional, extremely talented, an…” — Jaclyn

#9 Dance Mission

5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews · Springfield, MO

Adult classes Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswelcoming to beginnerswonderful with young kids

“Dance Mission's owner and instructors provide a very caring learning environment for dancers of all ages. Their diverse selection of classes are fun, organized, and engaging. Instr…” — Firehouse

#10 DK Dance Productions

4.7 ★★★★★ 32 reviews · Florissant, MO

Free trial Kids & teens wonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitivebeautiful recitals & performances

“After searching for the perfect dance studio in the greater Saint Louis area. I have to say… “I’m so please that I found DK Dance Studio for my daughter”. My daughter loves all her…” — Ciara

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