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Ballet North
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Ballet school in Gladstone, Missouri
Plan your first class
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Phone +1 816-769-9561
- Website & schedule balletnorth.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My grandson has been going to Ballet North since he was 3 and enjoys dance very much, the teachers are very professional they know their stuff!”
“The instructors are wonderful and they have a lot of time one on one with the instructor as need it.”
How they train
“The Vaganova method is a surefire way to help your young ballet star progress through the levels.”
What families & students say
“The instructors are talented, supportive and sensitive to the needs of dancers of all ages.”
“All the costumes are tasteful (you can bring the grandparents to recital and not have to worry about explaining why the 5 year olds look 25) and elegant.”
“And Ballet North is the only school that has sent dancers to college with full-tuition ballet scholarships.”
“My grandson has been going to Ballet North since he was 3 and enjoys dance very much, the teachers are very professional they know their stuff!”
“Ballet North has taught me more discipline, responsibility, diligence, and teamwork than I ever could have learned anywhere else.”
From the reviews
I’ve been with Ballet North my whole entire life, there’s no other place I would rather be at than here, my teachers Mr Matthew and Ms Laura have given me a very positive attributes, they have dedicated so much time to make me a strong dancer, I’ve never experienced such kindness and support by anyone like they have…
I’ve been dancing at ballet north for 6 years (so far 😁) and there’s no where else I’d rather be! The shows are incredible (to dance and to watch 😊), the classes are challenging but still super fun, and the teachers are AMAZING!
My grandson has been going to Ballet North since he was 3 and enjoys dance very much, the teachers are very professional they know their stuff!, my grandson has even tried out for other summer programs at other big ballet companies with the help of his teachers who have been dedicated to making him a phenomenal…
I must say, I have had three daughters progress through ballet and it has been a learning experience. Matt and Laura Reinschmidt and their colleagues were responsible for the training of my youngest for eight years.
Your first ballet class at Ballet North
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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