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Ballet Arts Centre
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Ballet school in Jacksonville, Florida
Plan your first class
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (904) 399-5687
- Website & schedule balletartscentre.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:45–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 4:15–8:15 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I started with private lessons with Sydney and moved to the weekly adult ballet classes.”
“We've literally lived around the world and Sydney Phelps and her crew are the best my 5 kids have ever danced for.”
“I started with private lessons with Sydney and moved to the weekly adult ballet classes.”
What families & students say
“My daughter has loved this dance studio and has learned a lot.”
“Ballet Arts is a wonderfully wholesome and nurturing dance studio with excellent instruction and choreography, great balance.”
“The location of the studio is pretty good and the recital is held at The Florida Theatre which is awesome.”
“I started with private lessons with Sydney and moved to the weekly adult ballet classes.”
“The studio has ample parking and bathrooms were clean.”
“Sydney is the owner of the studio and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet as well as very professional.”
From the reviews
On a whim, at 26, I decided to begin ballet. I started with private lessons with Sydney and moved to the weekly adult ballet classes. WOW I am so so happy I dared to try. Not only are the instructors amazing, the support I've recoeved from my classmates is incredible. Highly recommend!
When my daughter turned 3 we decided to get her into a ballet studio as an intro to dance. For the most part, we had a good experience at BAC but there are some areas where the studio could improve. Positives: Staff was generally nice and knowledgable.
Sydney and the BAC team have been amazing! Bella has flourished in her dancing as well as her confidence! Thank you for taking the time to ensure your dancers are having the best experience. You are building strong dancers; mind, body and soul! We love you! Heather and Isabella
We've literally lived around the world and Sydney Phelps and her crew are the best my 5 kids have ever danced for. Disciplined but fun. Encouraging and inspiring. Straight up talented. Ballet Arts Centre is one of the top highlights for us living in Jax.
Adult ballet at Ballet Arts Centre
Ballet Arts Centre 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 Centre
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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