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Central Ohio Youth Ballet

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Newark, Ohio

Ballet school Free trial Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • 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 (740) 366-0030
  • Website & schedule coyb.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 PM
Friday Closed
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 Central Ohio Youth Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 3 mentions

“My daughter's growth as a person and a dancer is a direct reflection of the high-quality training and nurturing environment provided by COYB.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Central Ohio Youth Ballet teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 4 mentions

“Here your child receives the gift of invaluable instruction in proper technique from former professionals in a nurturing atmosphere.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 7 mentions

“A highlight of our time with COYB has undoubtedly been the annual Nutcracker production at the Midland Theatre!”

From the reviews

If your looking for the best technique teachers of ballet you have come to the right place. They don’t monkey around with recitals or competitions. They really care about their students

★★★★★ — Katrina, Apr 2022

I danced at The Ballet Academy for fifteen years, and with COYB for eleven. The instructors at TBA are wonderful, and help facilitate growth for every dancer. COYB, on the other hand, puts on fantastic performances that I always enjoyed participating in.

★★★★★ — Gabrielle, Jun 2022

COYB is committed to teaching proper technique in the realms of ballet and modern dance. My daughter's growth as a person and a dancer is a direct reflection of the high-quality training and nurturing environment provided by COYB.

★★★★★ — Ellen, Mar 2024

COYB is a hidden gem in Newark! Our daughter has loved dancing here for 4 years and counting. This is place to receive outstanding instruction in classical ballet, modern dance and pilates.

★★★★★ — Abby, Jan 2026

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Your first ballet class at Central Ohio Youth Ballet

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 Central Ohio Youth Ballet

64 W Main St, Newark, OH43055

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