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Arts Ballet Academy
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Ballet school in Newport News, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–26 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (757) 504-4450
- Website & schedule artsballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Its a good supportive place for kids to learn and grow.”
How they train
What families & students say
“Wonderful teachers that are kind and supportive in a way that will nurture your child's love for dance!”
From the reviews
This studio is a parent's dream. Wonderful teachers that are kind and supportive in a way that will nurture your child's love for dance! I knew very little about dance culture, and everyone was happy to help us along the way. Flexible schedules for classes of all ages and proficiency (I had a 1.
We were looking for a classic ballet studio, and Arts Ballet has not disappointed us.
Your first ballet class at Arts Ballet Academy
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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