The best ballet schools in Virginia
Ranked by the students and families who actually take class — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 5,111 reviews of Virginia studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true ballet schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Bella Ballerina
4.9 ★★★★★ 164 reviews · Ashburn, VA
“Bella Ballerina is amazing! This is my daughter's introduction to being at "school" and it has been a wonderful experience for her to socialize with other children and her teacher/…” — Claudine
#2 Tiny Dancers
4.9 ★★★★★ 142 reviews · Alexandria, VA
“We attended Tiny Dancer studio last year and I honestly couldn’t be happier with our experience! From day one, the staff has been so warm and welcoming, and the studio has a real c…” — Inga
#3 Ordway Conservatory of Classical Ballet
4.9 ★★★★★ 112 reviews · Manassas, VA
“Ordway has been incredible for my daughter. We started with a trial class before moving to the area. She was sold on the studio from that first class. We ended up moving about 45 m…” — Monica
#4 Chesterfield Dance Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews · Midlothian, VA
“Chesterfield Dance Center is such an amazing studio. This is our first year but we are so very pleased and thankful to be a part of their family. Prior to joining CDC my daughter w…” — Shaun
#5 Virginia Dance Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 68 reviews · Manassas, VA
“My teenage daughter decided to give ballet a try this summer and we've had a lovely experience at VDC. My first hurdle was to find a studio that offered beginner classes for older …” — Sarah
#6 Richmond Ballet
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 reviews · Richmond, VA
“My daughter has been dancing at the School of Richmond Ballet for 8 years. It's the best place to dance if your child has a strong interest in ballet specifically. The additional c…” — Beth
#7 Mountain Movers Creative Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 reviews · Salem, VA
“We love MMCA!! Miss Angie, Miss Lacie, Miss Julie, Miss A, Miss Brittany, and Miss Chloe have all been some of my daughter's teachers! They have helped her grow in ways I couldn't …” — Mallory
#8 MFA Studios & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 reviews · Locust Grove, VA
“MFA is the first and ONLY dance studio we have ever been too! First time there, we were treated like family! The front desk staff, the instructors, are so down to earth, friendly a…” — Amanda
#9 Divine Dance Center
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews · Roanoke, VA
“Evelyn: Currently in my 16th (and final) year at DDC. I couldn’t ask for a better dance family to have grown up with! The staff, the dancers and their parents are so supportive. Me…” — Amy
#10 Quality Music and Dance Lessons
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews · Chesapeake, VA
“My daughter is has been dancing at this studio for 2 years. Her dance instructors, and Mrs. Kathryn & Mrs. Muffy, by far are an absolute pleasure to work with. They are very encour…” — Nicole