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Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
4.9 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Asheville, North Carolina
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
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 828-255-5777
- Website & schedule balletconservatoryofasheville.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I brought my daughter to this dance school from a "competition geared" dance school.”
“The Ballet Conservatory of Asheville is a wonderful dance school!”
What families & students say
“Fantastic instruction in supportive atmosphere for classical ballet.”
“Love this dance school and the Nutcracker in Dec is amazing!”
“The Ballet Conservatory of Asheville is a wonderful dance school!”
“The Ballet Conservatory has reasonable rates, and that certainly helped in the transition from the previous dance school.”
From the reviews
The Ballet Conservatory of Asheville is a wonderful dance school! I brought my daughter to this dance school from a "competition geared" dance school. It was very refreshing to enroll her in a school that teaches technique rather than routines for competition.
This studio has been a great experience for my son. He has learned so much from the wonderful instructors and has grown as a dancer. In our opinion, best dance studio in town for classical ballet!!
Adult ballet at Ballet Conservatory of Asheville
Ballet Conservatory of Asheville 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 Conservatory of Asheville
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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