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Academie de Ballet & Dance Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chesapeake, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 757-548-2122
- Website & schedule academiedeballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Daughter has been attending ADB since 2011, staff are great, no pressure for attaining point and instructors always work with children an parents on how to improve.”
“We are so grateful to have found a place like Academie de Ballet & Dance Center, where our son can grow and thrive as a young male dancer.”
What families & students say
“These lessons go far beyond technique — they teach the art of trust, timing, and communication between partners, turning lifts and movements into true ballet magic.”
“We wholeheartedly recommend this school to any family seeking serious, high-quality ballet education in a warm and supportive environment.”
“I just went to my niece's dance recital yesterday, and I have to say this dance company is unlike my previous experiences with dance programs.”
“I just went to my niece's dance recital yesterday, and I have to say this dance company is unlike my previous experiences with dance programs.”
“These lessons go far beyond technique — they teach the art of trust, timing, and communication between partners, turning lifts and movements into true ballet magic.”
“Every detail — from choreography to staging — showed how much care, discipline, and passion went into this production.”
From the reviews
We’ve had an amazing experience at Academie de Ballet & Dance Center. The teachers are kind, professional, and truly inspiring. They treat every child with respect and help them grow with confidence and love for dance. My child feels supported, seen, and excited to learn. Highly recommend!
We are so grateful to have found a place like Academie de Ballet & Dance Center, where our son can grow and thrive as a young male dancer. One of the greatest blessings has been working with Mr. Vitalii, whose experience in men’s ballet training is exceptional.
A Storyland Christmas presented by ADB Studio was absolutely outstanding. The level of preparation, professionalism, and artistic quality truly impressed me. Every detail — from choreography to staging — showed how much care, discipline, and passion went into this production.
We love ABD! It has highly skilled teachers and staff; all of whom are fantastic role models for young women. My daughters have been attending for several years and it is a second home for them. I so appreciate the modest costumes and can trust that all music and dance movements are appropriate for all ages.
Your first ballet class at Academie de Ballet & Dance Center
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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