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Ballet Elite - New School of Dance & Arts
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in Washington, District of Columbia
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Phone (202) 681-8459
- Website & schedule balletelite.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Raigan who have encouraged and supported my daughter all the way throughout her ballet experience, even before joining NSDA, which has been about 5+ years.”
“You will learn very early on that studying dance with Ballet Elite is NOT a hobby but the beginning of your child's pre-professional dance career.”
What families & students say
“A side from being a great teacher she and her team of professional teachers are also very lovely and firm at the same time with their students.”
“Our daughter began here at 3. Love of the arts, dance, tap and ballet has been nurtured by Ms Welters and her entire staff.”
“Ballet Elite – New School of Dance & Arts has provided my granddaughters with a strong foundation in dance, discipline, and confidence.”
“My children are receiving world class education in performance and classical dance and it’s accessible and it’s warm and there’s so much care.”
“You will learn very early on that studying dance with Ballet Elite is NOT a hobby but the beginning of your child's pre-professional dance career.”
“You will learn very early on that studying dance with Ballet Elite is NOT a hobby but the beginning of your child's pre-professional dance career.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been with NSD&A since she was three. Ms.Welters and Ms.Raigan have always encouraged and supported her throughout the years. The love and support the dancers receive causes them to know “they matter” as young black girls and boys of all shapes and sizes.
You and your child will be positively changed once experiencing the wholistic approach Ms. Welters and staff imparts to your child. The dance, costumes, production and dance history comes alive when one ventures into the world of Ballet Elite!
My family’s journey with ballet classes at Ballet Elite has been nothing short of magical. As a parent of three kids, I’ve witnessed firsthand how this art form has enriched our lives in so many ways.
Great opportunity for young dancers to be taught in the classical vein of ballet by instructors with decades of experience verses having a young dancer taught incorrectly only to have to unlearn what they've learned. This school provides amazing instruction in a tight knit dance family community.
Your first ballet class at Ballet Elite - New School of Dance & Arts
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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