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Ballet Afrique Contemporary Dance
4.1 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Ballet school in Austin, Texas
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (512) 884-0977
- Website & schedule balletafriqueaustin.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 1–6 PM |
The programs they offer
“Ms China's gift is both in making her little kids feel at home on a stage and in their bodies and in pushing her older students to heights they hadn't dared dream.”
What families & students say
“I’m privileged to watch my daughter grow stronger and more confident in her dance and self with each passing year and class.”
“Ms China was her first teacher outside the home, and has remained our family's gold standard for a loving, generous role model and mentor.”
“We went to see their Nutcracker presentation last Christmas and that’s what sold us on this studio.”
“An excellent ballet company offering classes and performances in the city of Austin.”
From the reviews
A phenomenal necessity in the Austin community where our beautiful brown girls and boys can not only see themselves represented, but get the opportunity to learn and experience their own art through dance. Proud to be a part of this community. Keep up this good work!
We’re Austin transplants and the Ballet Afrique community via Mrs. China’s leadership has helped make this place home. I’m privileged to watch my daughter grow stronger and more confident in her dance and self with each passing year and class.
My 9-year-old daughter started with Ballet Afrique when she was barely 3. Ms China was her first teacher outside the home, and has remained our family's gold standard for a loving, generous role model and mentor.
We started with Ballet Afrique this year in June and my 2.5yr. old got to perform her first dance recital & absolutely loved it! The diverse music and dance style is refreshing! MsChina is great with the kiddos and her passion exudes through her personality!
Your first ballet class at Ballet Afrique Contemporary 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.
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