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Center for Ballet Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fairfax, Virginia

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 4–11 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 703-273-5344
  • Website & schedule thecenterforballetarts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–7:30 pm
Wednesday 4–7 pm
Thursday 4–7 pm
Friday 4–7 pm
Saturday 9:30 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 Center for Ballet Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“We had been to other studios in the area and they never clicked with my daughter.”

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🩰 Pointe

“No competitions, their objective is to teach and include anyone who wants to learn ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 11 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“They have made some great friends and have excellent teachers that focus on technique and strength development.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“Both of my daughters dance there and absolutely love it.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 7 mentions

“If you are looking for a warm, welcoming, and inclusive studio, in my opinion The Center for Ballet Arts is the way to go.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“As a parent, some of the things I like about CBA is that dancers get to start performing as young as 3 and the pricing structure is one of the best around.”

From the reviews

I am a dancer at center for the ballet arts and I loveeeeee it here!!! The studio is so inclusive and I have learned so much from the teachers here. The teachers really push me to be the best dancer I can be and always answer my questions.

★★★★★ — Izzy, May 2026

Wonderful staff and teachers. No competitions, their objective is to teach and include anyone who wants to learn ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop. All ages classes.

★★★★★ — Chris, Apr 2022

We’ve been a CBA family for over 10 years. Our daughters love dancing there. They have made some great friends and have excellent teachers that focus on technique and strength development.

★★★★★ — Heather, Dec 2024

We have been with the studio for 2 years now and are so glad we found it! We had been to other studios in the area and they never clicked with my daughter. She had been dancing for 8 years in another state, and the other 2 studios we found either took themselves way too seriously and was too uptight, or the…

★★★★★ — Danielle, Jan 2023

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Your first ballet class at Center for Ballet 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.

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 Center for Ballet Arts

3928 Pender Dr #200, Fairfax, VA22030

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