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Augusta Youth School of Dance

4.2 ★★★★☆ 41 Google reviews · Ballet school in Martinez, Georgia

Free trial Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • 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
  • Phone (706) 496-5800
  • Website & schedule augustayouthschoolofdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Augusta Youth School of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 32 mentions

“They are so accommodating to children with exceptional needs and transparent about progress that my child is making as well!”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“We started here at age 3 moved away then back again and back to Augusta youth we went!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“As far as dancing goes, the teachers are knowledgeable and really seem to take the time to work one on one with each child.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 41 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“AYSD has provided a safe happy and loving environment for my girls to learn dance technique and enrich their lives with dance.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“Beautiful performances and my daughter absolutely loves dancing!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 11 mentions

“The teachers here have become our family and I look forward to watching my daughter dance for the next 25 years here!”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 8 mentions

“Best of all, at the end of the dance season, us parents get to see the hard work paid off by a dance recital in their dance costumes that are ordered to fit your child.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions
🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“I enjoy working for Molly at the dance studio and truly appreciate her professionalism and dedication to her employees myself included.”

From the reviews

Very professional place with a great caring staff of people. A place where you can drop your little dancers off and you will know that they are being taken care of as well as learning to dance as opposed to just being a glorified babysitter for a few hours. I would recommend you give them a try!

★★★★★ — Abraham, Jul 2022

My daughter takes dance here and we absolutely love it! The teachers are hard workers and really care about the children. As far as dancing goes, the teachers are knowledgeable and really seem to take the time to work one on one with each child. I definitely recommend this studio to others.

★★★★★ — Blairs, Jul 2017

I am absolutely amazed at how much and how well they teach the children! They are so good on recital days the youngest groups dance without instructors in front of them! Beautiful performances and my daughter absolutely loves dancing!!

★★★★★ — Casey, Jul 2019

I have been a dancer for over 25 years and now my daughter dances. The teachers here have become our family and I look forward to watching my daughter dance for the next 25 years here!

★★★★★ — Nikki, Jul 2019

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Your first ballet class at Augusta Youth School of Dance

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 Augusta Youth School of Dance

123 Davis Rd, Martinez, GA30907

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