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Ballet Classes in Washington, DC

Washington has 14 ballet studios — including 13 with kids' classes, 6 with adult classes, and 3 teaching pointe. Listings are ranked by what students and families say (rating weighted by review count) and show the programs each studio offers — for children, teens, and adult beginners — so you can pick a studio and book.

The Washington Ballet

4.5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

3515 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Ballet school Adult classes Kids & teens Pre-professional strong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginnersnurturing, non-competitive

Dance company known for performances, including "The Nutcracker", and offering classes.

The Dance Institute of Washington

4.5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

3400 14th St NW, Washington, DC

Adult classes Kids & teens Pre-professional well-run & communicative

Centre De Danse

5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

3254 Prospect St NW, Washington, DC

Ballet school Adult classes Kids & teens caring, skilled teachersstrong technique & trainingwelcoming to beginners

Washington Ballet Thearc

4.6 ★★★★★ 24 reviews

1901 Mississippi Ave SE #202, Washington, DC

Ballet school Kids & teens Pre-professional caring, skilled teachersbuilds confidence & discipline

Dance Loft on 14

4.4 ★★★★☆ 26 reviews

4618 14th St NW, Washington, DC

Ages 3–18

Adult classes Kids & teens Pre-professional beautiful recitals & performances

Ballet Elite - New School of Dance & Arts

5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

5601 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

Ballet school Kids & teens Pre-professional caring, skilled teacherswonderful with young kidsnurturing, non-competitive

CityDance Studios

4.6 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

5207 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Ages 10–13

Adult classes Kids & teens Pre-professional caring, skilled teachersnurturing, non-competitivewell-run & communicative

The Davis Center

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

7005 Piney Branch Rd NW, Washington, DC

Kids & teens Pointe wonderful with young kids

Jones-Haywood Dance School

5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

1200 Delafield Pl NW, Washington, DC

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Studio One Dance

5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

738 7th St SE, Washington, DC

Ballet school Kids & teens caring, skilled teacherswonderful with young kidsbeautiful recitals & performances

Momentum Dance Theatre

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

534 8th St SE, Washington, DC

Ages 6–15

Adult classes Kids & teens Pointe

The Washington Ballet

4 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews

4200 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC

Ballet school Kids & teens Pre-professional strong technique & training

The Washington Ballet, Joseph C. Coleman Studios

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

3308 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC

Ballet school Pre-professional

Master Ballet Academy DC

4646 40th St NW, Washington, DC

Ages 5–18

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons Pre-professional

Good to know in Washington

6 of the 8 studios with posted hours run weekend classes.

For pointe and pre-pointe, the studios here are The Davis Center, Momentum Dance Theatre and Master Ballet Academy DC.

Looking for adult classes? The Washington Ballet, The Dance Institute of Washington, Centre De Danse, Dance Loft on 14, and 2 more offer classes for adults — check each studio's schedule for beginner options.

Ballet classes for kids in Washington

These studios are called out by families for children's ballet — nurturing, patient teachers and a first term that stays fun. From baby ballet for toddlers to graded classes for school-age kids, every dancer starts with a first plié.

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