Whether you're a parent enrolling a first-time dancer or an adult returning to the barre, Denver 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.
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🩰 Free trial class — check their site
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The smartest way to start: these studios offer a trial or first class so you can try before you enroll — Tutu School Cherry Creek, Cherry Creek Dance, Dance Conservatory of Denver, Rocky Mountain Conservatory, Dance Institute. 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: Bella Diva World Dance, Tutu School Cherry Creek, Ballroom & Beyond, Colorado Ballet, Cherry Creek Dance, Denver Dance Starz LLC. 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: Bella Diva World Dance, Colorado Ballet, dance2b, Thrive Ballet Studio. 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, Adaptive Ballet. 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.
I have no words to express my gratitude for Bella Diva World Dance. I moved to Denver from Turkey three years ago and began my dance journey with them just three months after arriving. The studio became a home, and the Bella Diva community became my family here! It's such a supportive and welcoming environment.
This is a FANTASTIC dance school! As i former dance teacher, I really appreciate the wonderful teaching! So well presented! Such patient teachers! I LOVE that they incorporate stories of classic ballets, including a coloring page at the end of each class.
My fiancée and I signed up for dance lessons for our wedding first dance with two left feet and a dream. Thankfully, Cynthia worked absolute miracles with us. She was patient, engaging, professional, and somehow managed to make learning choreography feel fun instead of terrifying.
