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Academy of Dance & Gymnastics The

4.1 ★★★★☆ 70 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hampton, Virginia

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (757) 838-3770
  • Website & schedule academyofdanceandgymnastics.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8 PM
Thursday 4:30–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Academy of Dance & Gymnastics The, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 35 mentions

“My granddaughter's been going to ballet and gymnastics for the past few months and does she love it Great school great instructors”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

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Teen Ballet 3 mentions

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 70 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions
🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“My daughter’s have really enjoyed being able to participate in this dance academy and the staff is very welcoming.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“My daughter loves going to class and showing me her gymnastic moves I love how professional and nice everyone is!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 5 mentions

“I have and always will be an AOD family, and being at the dance studio is like my second home.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“This studio has a reputation for first class performances.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“She loves this company and her teachers!”

From the reviews

I loved it. I been dancing there since I was 5 years old and started doing competition dances at 12 years old, I love being challenged and it taught me everything about life itself and how to conduct myself.

★★★★★ — Jamaya, May 2016

My daughter has been taking dance classes here for several months and absolutely loves it. As the previous reviewer said the studio is small and is in need of updating, however the prices are reasonable and the staff is very attentive and appears to genuinely care about the children.

★★★★★ — Robert, Dec 2013

The staff and teachers have great customer service. My daughter has been dancing at the academy since a young age, now she is 15. We have been satisfied for all these years. My daughter loves her instructors and the personalized merchandise, she doesn't mind representing the academy. ❤

★★★★★ — Krystal, Sep 2021

My daughter’s have really enjoyed being able to participate in this dance academy and the staff is very welcoming. My girls are happy thus making me happy!!!

★★★★★ — Allecia, Nov 2021

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Your first ballet class at Academy of Dance & Gymnastics The

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Academy of Dance & Gymnastics The

802 W Mercury Blvd A, Hampton, VA23666

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