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Ballet Arts & Fitness
4.5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Ballet school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–17 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (205) 246-0054
- Website & schedule balletartsandfitness.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:30–11:45 AM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Besides providing me a space in which I truly feel that I have grown as a dancer, BAF has provided me the opportunity to take pointe classes as an adult and to perform in a ballet.”
“My daughter and I both attend classes here, and I cannot express enough how relaxed, warm, and inviting the atmosphere is at this studio.”
“Besides providing me a space in which I truly feel that I have grown as a dancer, BAF has provided me the opportunity to take pointe classes as an adult and to perform in a ballet.”
What families & students say
“We had a wonderful experience with all of the instructors. Alison is so amazing and caring to all of the students and families.”
“The studio environment is welcoming and warm, and all dancers are meticulously and gently guided to execute proper technique.”
“She is very welcoming and makes all dancers feel comfortable in their ability no matter what level they are at in their ballet journey.”
“I danced as a child/youth, and found such joy in rediscovering dance with a place where superior training is offered in a very kind and friendly environment.”
“Besides providing me a space in which I truly feel that I have grown as a dancer, BAF has provided me the opportunity to take pointe classes as an adult and to perform in a ballet.”
“The Staff is amazing and Allison is a wonderful and supportive professional and owner of the studio.”
From the reviews
Very nice place, we all feel welcome in the studio. All the instructors and students are very friendly. They create a safe, nurturing, and diverse environment for all students. Alison's classes always give me energy and keep me positive, which sustains me during my PhD studies.
Ballet and Tap have been part of my life since I was a very young child and after taking about 15 years off after college I was looking for a place to start Dancing again. I found BAF about 2015 and have recently started getting back into my pointe shoes!
The studio, owner/instructor Alison, and atmosphere at Ballet Arts and Fitness are awesome. I have danced here for over 5 years, and have been so impressed by the expertise, warm environment, and excellent training here.
This studio is the best! I started adult ballet at this studio seven years ago and love the classes and community so much. Alison is great about meeting every student where they are and working towards their goals with them.
Adult ballet at Ballet Arts & Fitness
Ballet Arts & Fitness runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Ballet Arts & Fitness
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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