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Academy of Dance & Gymnastics
4.6 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Ballet school in Newport News, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone (757) 874-6260
- Website & schedule academyofdanceandgymnastics.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“At Yorktown they saw my daughter was above her class she's bigger and more experienced than her age group.”
“They genuinely care about you and your little dancers.”
What families & students say
“However my daughter loves ballet so she doesn't like to miss a class.”
“We are a mixed/co-parenting family so our schedules tend to be chaotic but the Academy helped us find the perfect class and time for our five year old daughter.”
“I started dancing here at a young age, I remember always being so excited to take classes every week and loved being in their spectacular recitals.”
“My daughter has been dancing with this company going on 3 years and she loves it.”
“This is an affordable program that cultivates the inner talent that we never knew resided within our daughter.”
“I really like the fact that they communicate with you and send you emails about anything that's going on.”
From the reviews
We love it here. I have two girls in classes. 7 and 4 yo. They both started at 3. I love how much attention the teachers show the kids. There’s only 2 recitals a year so you’re not overwhelmed with show after show. The hours and studio options Give good variety. The production quality of the recitals is top notch.
I love this studio. This is my daughter’s second year there. They are professional, the recitals are AMAZING and most importantly, they are kind and understanding. My daughter missed a few weeks due to family issues that came and they understood, got her back into class and were just so nice about everything.
My daughter has taken various dance classes here as well as gymnastics for a few years now. She loves everything about attending classes here. She’s learned so much and made many friends. The instructors are awesome and always so friendly.
In 2018 we were on the hunt to find something for our daughter to do, outside of school, in a positive environment. We walked into the Yorktown studio for information. They were so friendly and helpful. This experience has been life changing for us, as our daughter was dealing with bullying at school.
Your first ballet class at Academy of Dance & Gymnastics
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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