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Studios Teaching the ABT® Curriculum

The ABT® National Training Curriculum is a graded training system developed by American Ballet Theatre, one of the United States' flagship companies. It draws several classical traditions — including the French, Italian, and Russian schools — into a nine-level American curriculum, with a teacher certification program so instructors are formally trained in it. It emphasises healthy, anatomically informed development appropriate to each stage of a dancer's growth. Studios listed here indicate they follow the ABT curriculum or employ ABT-certified teachers. If you want a structured American syllabus backed by a major company, this is it — confirm the specifics, since studios apply it to differing degrees. The 64 studios below have real evidence of teaching the ABT® National Training Curriculum — from the studio's own site or from students' reviews — ranked by rating, with the student mentions shown as proof.

Method labels come from each studio's own website and students' reviews, and studios apply a syllabus to differing degrees. If training in the ABT® National Training Curriculum is the reason you're choosing a studio, confirm it with them before you enrol.

All 64 studios teaching the ABT® National Training Curriculum, ranked by rating

  1. Ballet Elle — Katy, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
  2. The Philadelphia Dance Academy — Philadelphia, PA
    5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Kids & teens

    “It is also a testament to their implementation of ABT curriculum as she fit right in here in CA.”

  3. Ascend Dance Academy — Phoenix, AZ
    5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Pointe Kids & teens Private lessons
  4. Barbara's Conservatory of Dance — Topeka, KS
    5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Kids & teens
  5. Virginia Academy of Dance — Hopewell, VA
    5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Adult classes Kids & teens
  6. Metropolitan Youth Ballet of Indiana — Zionsville, IN
    5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Free trial Pointe Kids & teens

    “The curriculum is ABT certified, so the learning is methodical and structured on a certified curriculum in ballet, contemporary, character and jazz.”

  7. Studio Seventeen — Orange, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews Kids & teens
  8. Princeton Dance & Theater — Princeton, NJ
    5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews Free trial Adult classes Kids & teens Private lessons
  9. International Ballet Conservatory IBC — Centerville, UT
    5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Kids & teens
  10. The Talent Lab NJ — Livingston, NJ
    5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Pointe Kids & teens
  11. Huntington Center for Performing Arts — Huntington, NY
    5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews Kids & teens
  12. Classical Ballet Center — Summerville, SC
    5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews Kids & teens
  13. Perfect Pointe School of Dance — Covina, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens
  14. The Dance Atelier — North Charleston, SC
    5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews Kids & teens
  15. New England Academy of Dance — New Canaan, CT
    5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
  16. studio6twenty5 — Destin, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Adult classes Kids & teens · 2 student mentions

    “Studio625 is so unique in that it offers ABT Certified training for primary students to build a solid foundation for children.”

  17. The Ballet School of Vermont — St Albans City, VT
    5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews Pointe Kids & teens
  18. UNCSA Preparatory Dance Program — Winston-Salem, NC
    5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews Adult classes Kids & teens
  19. Patricia Ann Dance Studio — Dunedin, FL
    5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens Private lessons
  20. South Shore Ballet Theatre — Hingham, MA
    5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens
  21. Perfect Pointe Performing Arts Center — La Verne, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens
  22. Redding Dance Centre — Redding, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

    “ABT certified and Master level teachers.”

  23. Art In Motion Dance Academy — Spring, TX
    5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Free trial Adult classes Kids & teens
  24. Huntington Ballet Academy — Huntington, NY
    5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens
  25. Kristina's Ballet Dance Academy — Linda, CA
    5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Pointe Kids & teens Private lessons
  26. Newtown Centre of Classical Ballet & Voice — Newtown, CT
    5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens
  27. Cultivate Performing Arts Academy — Colorado Springs, CO
    5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews Free trial Pointe Kids & teens
  28. Dynamic Movements School of Performing Arts Dance Studio & Dance Classes — Suffolk, VA
    4.9 ★★★★★ 74 reviews Pointe Kids & teens
  29. Broadway Arts & Dance Academy — St. Petersburg, FL
    4.9 ★★★★★ 46 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens Private lessons
  30. Lawton Ballet Theatre — Lawton, OK
    4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews Free trial Pointe Kids & teens
  31. San Antonio Ballet School — San Antonio, TX
    4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
  32. Royal Expressions School of Dance — Greensboro, NC
    4.9 ★★★★★ 30 reviews Kids & teens
  33. Hilton Head Dance Theatre — Hilton Head Island, SC
    4.9 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
  34. Boise Ballet Academy — Boise, ID
    4.9 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Kids & teens

    “This is the highest quality ballet training in our valley especially within the ABT curriculum.”

  35. West Point Ballet — Bluffdale, UT
    4.8 ★★★★★ 75 reviews Pointe Kids & teens

    “With technique based in ABT curriculum, diverse repertoire, and consistent training from qualified teachers, dancers are sure to succeed.”

  36. Olympia Dance Center — Olympia, WA
    4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews Pointe Kids & teens
  37. Wasatch Ballet Conservatory — Lindon, UT
    4.8 ★★★★★ 42 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens Private lessons
  38. Weehawken Dance & Aerial — Montrose Dance, Aerial Silks and Arts Studio — Montrose, CO
    4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens
  39. Elevation Dance Studio — Steamboat Springs, CO
    4.8 ★★★★★ 28 reviews Pointe Kids & teens Private lessons
  40. New Ballet — San Jose, CA
    4.8 ★★★★★ 26 reviews Free trial Pointe Kids & teens · 3 student mentions

    “I am proud to say that I have grown so much with my technique thanks to the professional ABT certified faculty.”

  41. Madison Professional Dance Center, LLC — Madison, WI
    4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens
  42. Ultimate Dance Florida — Melbourne, FL
    4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
  43. Ballet Academy of South Texas — Victoria, TX
    4.8 ★★★★★ 17 reviews Free trial Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens
  44. Colorado Ballet Society — Colorado Springs, CO
    4.7 ★★★★★ 138 reviews Free trial Pointe Kids & teens

    “My sister-in-law, former ABT dancer, had to go through the same coursework as CBS teachers to become ABT certified to teach.”

  45. Ballet Academy East — New York, NY
    4.7 ★★★★★ 116 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens Private lessons
  46. Motion Studio — New Albany, IN
    4.7 ★★★★★ 41 reviews Free trial Adult classes Kids & teens
  47. Virtuosity Dance Centre, LLC — Golden, CO
    4.7 ★★★★★ 31 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens
  48. Atlanta Academy of Ballet and Dance — Kennesaw, GA
    4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Kids & teens
  49. Durham School for Ballet & the Performing Arts — Durham, NC
    4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens
  50. FineLine Theatre Arts — New Milford, CT
    4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews Free trial Adult classes Kids & teens
  51. Michelle’s Turning Pointe School of Dance — Canal Fulton, OH
    4.7 ★★★★★ 25 reviews Free trial Pointe Kids & teens

    “The ABT curriculum is challenging, but rewarding.”

  52. Connecticut Concert Ballet — Manchester, CT
    4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Kids & teens Private lessons
  53. Dancers' Workshop — Baton Rouge, LA
    4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
  54. Fenton Ballet Theatre — Fenton, MI
    4.6 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Pointe Kids & teens Private lessons
  55. Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley — Bethlehem, PA
    4.6 ★★★★★ 15 reviews Kids & teens
  56. Norwalk Metropolitan Youth Ballet — Norwalk, CT
    4.6 ★★★★★ 11 reviews Kids & teens
  57. Ballet Academy of Texas — Coppell, TX
    4.5 ★★★★★ 64 reviews Pointe Kids & teens Private lessons · 3 student mentions

    “If you are looking for well educated faculty with teaching credentials who teach the ABT curriculum in a positive and respect filled environment this is your studio!”

  58. Conservatory of Ballet Aviv — Mandeville, LA
    4.5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews Kids & teens

    “We are looking forward to the ABT National Training Program starting next week.”

  59. Cary Ballet Conservatory — Cary, NC
    4.4 ★★★★☆ 62 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens
  60. Central Indiana Academy of Dance — Carmel, IN
    4.4 ★★★★☆ 47 reviews Free trial Pointe Kids & teens
  61. Surry County Dance Center — Mt Airy, NC
    4.4 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews Pointe Kids & teens
  62. Lasley Centre for the Performing Arts — Warrenton, VA
    4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews Free trial Kids & teens
  63. Viera Dance Conservatory — Rockledge, FL
    4 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews Pointe Kids & teens
  64. Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance — Ridgefield, CT
    4 ★★★★☆ 4 reviews Pointe Adult classes Kids & teens Private lessons

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