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Ballet Chelsea

4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chelsea, Michigan

Ballet school Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 734-475-3070
  • Website & schedule balletchelsea.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–9 pm
Tuesday 3:30–9 pm
Wednesday 3:30–9 pm
Thursday 3:30–9 pm
Friday 3:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–1:30 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 Ballet Chelsea, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 4 mentions

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Pre-Professional

“Strong ballet program, with pre-professional track available.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 11 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

From the reviews

Excellent. Caring, careful, knowledgeable staff. Strong ballet program, with pre-professional track available. Jazz and modern are well-supported.

★★★★★ — Donald, Jan 2021

I do ballet here it is probably one of the best places to go a specially the contemporary class

★★★★★ — Sophia, May 2025

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Your first ballet class at Ballet Chelsea

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 Ballet Chelsea

1050 S Main St, Chelsea, MI48118

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