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Ashland Dance Academy

5 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Ballet school in Ashland, Virginia

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 804-412-8591
  • Website & schedule ashlanddanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–7:30 pm
Friday 9 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–12:30 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 Ashland Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 24 mentions

“Colette and her family have created a wonderful space for my family and has frequent weekend and holiday activities only because she loves the kids and loves to be around them.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 5 mentions

“This dance school is currently specializing in the young dancer (ages 3-7) with plans of adding additional classes.”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet 2 mentions

“ADA is a creative, nurturing, and inclusive dance space for young people to grow in their skills and appreciation for dance.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 85 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Ashland Dance Academy is SO compassionate, loving, understanding, positive, welcoming and truly a magical place that has made a huge impact on my daughters life through dance!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“My daughter absolutely loves going to dance every week, and has developed her abilities and skills in ballet, tap and hip-hop in the two years we have been there.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 17 mentions

“Colette and her family have created a wonderful space for my family and has frequent weekend and holiday activities only because she loves the kids and loves to be around them.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“My children even take ☘️Irish dance ☘️lessons here, taught by a professional Riverdance performer; something that isn't available anywhere else in Central Virginia.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“Colette and company are so giving to our community!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“My children even take ☘️Irish dance ☘️lessons here, taught by a professional Riverdance performer; something that isn't available anywhere else in Central Virginia.”

From the reviews

ADA is one of the most amazing dance studios around! Mrs. Colette and others are super sweet and care about each child as if they were their own. ADA has a strong presence in the community. They are often finding ways to give back and lifting other entrepreneurs up.

★★★★★ — K, Feb 2024

James B.’s Reviews  Ashland Dance Academy Dance Studios 25 minutes ago  Collette and the team at ADA have been nothing short of exemplary. We've had our daughter enrolled since she was 3 years old and the studio was just beginning.

★★★★★ — James, Mar 2024

Highly recommend this studio and all of the teachers. This is the highlight of the week for my daughter. Such a great group of friends my daughter (and I) are making through Ashland Dance Academy. Plus, it doesn’t get much cuter watching these girls happily dance around while learning their routines.

★★★★★ — Carissa, Apr 2023

My daughter loves dancing here! ADA teaches the children a variety of dance styles appropriate for all ages. Colette goes above and beyond to give back to and participate in the community in the sweetest ways. It has truly become our favorite place to be.

★★★★★ — Krista, Feb 2024

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Your first ballet class at Ashland Dance 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.

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 Ashland Dance Academy

110 Thompson St, Ashland, VA23005

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