Whether you're a parent enrolling a first-time dancer or an adult returning to the barre, Miami 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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The smartest way to start: these studios offer a trial or first class so you can try before you enroll — ABC Dance Company, True Talent Dance Studio, Alouettes Academy, JCS Ballet Academy, Dance Town, DanceHouse Miami. 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: Miami Fine Arts Academy, Miami Dance and Music Academy, Mady's Dance Factory, Karibe Dance Studio, Creativo Kids Dance School, Dance Empire of Miami. 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: Karibe Dance Studio, Ayala Royal Ballet - Brickell, JCS Ballet Academy, South Florida Ballet, IB Classical Dance, Miami Cuban Ballet School. 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.
My daughter just started attending this past Saturday and the entire process from registration to her first class has been so amazing! Everyone from the front desk staff to the ballet teacher have been so kind and patient with us, and my daughter came out of class so happy and so ready to go back.
My daughter has been taking hip hop classes here, and we have been so impressed with the studio! Not only has she learned some fantastic moves, but we've also seen a significant boost in her confidence. The instructors are energetic, knowledgeable, and create a really fun and supportive atmosphere.
Since we discovered the dance studio, we loved the variety, the great performance, the dedication of the classes, and the excellence of the teachers. We have been there for several years, little by little, my daughter has had a lot of responsibility and dedication in dancing.
