Whether you're a parent enrolling a first-time dancer or an adult returning to the barre, Atlanta has ballet for you. Our directory tracks the schools worth knowing — from toddler and pre-ballet classes to serious pointe and pre-professional training, plus welcoming adult beginner classes. Use the map and rankings below to compare studios, see who offers a free trial, and find the right fit.
4.9 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
4.7 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Headquarters of the state ballet company, with five studios for its student dance classes.
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🩰 Free trial class — check their site
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
The smartest way to start: these studios offer a trial or first class so you can try before you enroll — Neighborhood Ballet, expressions in motion dance, Namari Dance Center, Dunwoody Dance Studio, Tutu School Atlanta - Virginia Highlands. Trials and offers change often, so check each studio's schedule, and see the full list on our free trial page.
Enrolling a young dancer? These schools offer children's classes: Neighborhood Ballet, The Atlanta Dance Academy (TADA), Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre, City Dance & Music, Neighborhood Ballet, Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre. New to it all? Read what age to start ballet, then browse every kids' ballet studio in the directory.
It is never too late to start. These studios run adult classes: Neighborhood Ballet, The Atlanta Dance Academy (TADA), Atlanta Ballet - Michael C. Carlos Dance Centre, City Dance & Music, Neighborhood Ballet, expressions in motion dance. Nervous about a first class? Our adult beginners guide walks you through it, or see all adult ballet options.
Ballet is not one class. Studios here offer Adult Ballet, Adult Beginner Ballet, Kids Ballet, Toddler & Pre-Ballet, Pointe, Pre-Professional, Private Lessons, Summer Intensives. Not sure which class fits? Our types of ballet classes guide sorts them by age and level, and you can compare the training methods each school teaches.
We love the Neighborhood Ballet! The program is conveniently located, well organized, and the staff are experienced. My 5 year old daughter started in the creative movement class and is now in the pre ballet class.
Words cannot express how much TADA has impacted my life! I began taking classes here right before the pandemic hit and I am so glad they were able to keep their doors open.
So, first of all, it’s been a long time since I’ve been able to go to the Ballet. I have been busy, life gets in the way, and I work more than I take time to myself for experiences and such and the like.
