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Ballethnic Dance Co

4.7 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Ballet school in East Point, Georgia

Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • 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 +1 404-762-1416
  • Website & schedule ballethnic.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 am–6 pm
Wednesday 10 am–6 pm
Thursday 10 am–6 pm
Friday 10 am–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 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 Ballethnic Dance Co, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 14 mentions

“The founders and instructors are the real deal and can be trusted with your children's potential, talent, social skills, creativity, emotions and intellect!”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 40 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“She’s the epitome of what true classical Ballet technique & the dancing is all about!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“We thrive here like family.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“Rory performed one season in the Leopard Tale, written and produced by Waverly Lucas and Nena Gilreath ,Directors and Founders of Ballethnic.”

serious pre-professional training 11 mentions

“Arthur Mitchell who the founders of Ballethnic Dance Company & Academy, Waverly Lucas & Nena Gilreath have received the majority of they’re training from having danced in Mr.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 8 mentions

“Professional and very high tech dance studio owned and run by talented African Americans with a plethora of experience and exposure.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“I have also noticed that she is becoming more disciplined and organized.”

From the reviews

With the recent passing of the Classical Ballet legend & founder of Dance Theater of Harlem, Mr. Arthur Mitchell who the founders of Ballethnic Dance Company & Academy, Waverly Lucas & Nena Gilreath have received the majority of they’re training from having danced in Mr. Mitchell’s DTH Company.

★★★★★ — Brandon, Sep 2022

I have no idea what the lady above me is talking about. Ballethnic is known world wide. If you're serious about learning to be a "real" technically trained dancer, this is THE place.

★★★★★ — Bandorchestratorable, Feb 2017

Ballethnic is one of the most Elite African American Ballet Companies in the United States, that Trains, Teaches and Tailors the talent and skills of young people, using their individual gifts in correlating them into multiple creative dance concepts and disciplines.

★★★★★ — Karen, Mar 2016

I want to express my gratitude for Ballethnic. I had been looking for a place where my oldest daughter could learn dance fundamentals and terminology while also having fun. It seemed that most places only had one or the other. At Ballethnic, she is getting the foundations of dance and also thoroughly enjoying herself.

★★★★★ — Keleigh, Jun 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 40 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Ballethnic Dance Co

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 Ballethnic Dance Co

2587 Ballethnic Way, East Point, GA30344

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