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Bellevue Performing Arts Center - BellePAC

4.7 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Nashville, Tennessee

Ballet school Adult classes Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (615) 662-8553
  • Website & schedule bellepac.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–8 PM
Tuesday 3–8 PM
Wednesday 3–8 PM
Thursday 3–8 PM
Friday 3–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 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 Bellevue Performing Arts Center - BellePAC, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Adult Beginner Ballet

“I have no dance experience so it’s a great class for the absolute beginner and other (more experienced) ladies have said it’s a great class for them as well.”

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💃 Adult Ballet

“I am taking the adult ballet class and it is an awesome, welcoming environment.”

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🌸 Kids Ballet

“My daughter has absolutely loved the musical theater class and is looking forward to participating again in the fall!”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter has absolutely loved the musical theater class and is looking forward to participating again in the fall!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“The teachers are excellent at Bellevue Dance Center and the atmosphere is nurturing and positive.”

From the reviews

I am taking the adult ballet class and it is an awesome, welcoming environment. I have no dance experience so it’s a great class for the absolute beginner and other (more experienced) ladies have said it’s a great class for them as well. Ms.

★★★★★ — Mackenzie, May 2022

These folks are fantastic! The owner is a wonderful human and every interaction we've had with the staff has been great. We have a child that takes ballet with a friend and they love it! Pro tip: Off you don't see specific classes for the age group you are looking for, ask about that.

★★★★★ — Alan, Oct 2021

It has been a pleasure working with Bellevue Dance Center. The dance instructors are very knowledge about dance and have a true passion for it. They want to pass along their knowledge and passion to their students. I can tell they enjoy every thing they do. I would recommend this dance studio to anyone in the area!

★★★★★ — Emily, Feb 2014

We have three girls at Bellevue Dance Center and could not be happier with how everything is ran. The girls are learning so much and the teachers are amazing! Our family highly recommends the dance studio!

★★★★★ — Gwyn, Dec 2020

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Adult ballet at Bellevue Performing Arts Center - BellePAC

Bellevue Performing Arts Center - BellePAC 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.

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Your first ballet class at Bellevue Performing Arts Center - BellePAC

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 Bellevue Performing Arts Center - BellePAC

8101 TN-100, Nashville, TN37221

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