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Central Studio

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Ballet school in Clayton, Missouri

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 5–19 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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 +1 314-721-3616
  • Website & schedule centralstudiostl.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 8 am–6 pm
Tuesday 8 am–6 pm
Wednesday 8 am–6 pm
Thursday 8 am–6 pm
Friday 8 am–6 pm
Saturday 8 am–6 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 Studio, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 21 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“Originally, I chose Central Studio because of the locations, but I stayed because I love the classes and I feel accepted, encouraged, and like a member of a family.”

clean, beautiful studio 3 mentions

“Mary Ellen runs a great studio with excellent instructors.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“The owner is so organized and cares greatly for everyone that walks into the studio!”

From the reviews

“I have been practicing Classical Pilates for 20+ years and I have visited acclaimed and accomplished studios around the country. When we first moved to St Louis 8 years ago I explored 2 other studios.

★★★★★ — Deborah, Dec 2023

Originally, I chose Central Studio because of the locations, but I stayed because I love the classes and I feel accepted, encouraged, and like a member of a family. I also enjoy the company of my classmates. If I were to tell someone else about the studio, I'd say, Go!

★★★★★ — Jill, Jul 2024

Central Studio is one of the best places in St Louis for dance, Pilates, and Gyrotonic, and my Gyrotonic session with Rachel Brown was superb, she has an excellent grasp of movement minutiae, and is so much fun and a delight to work with, so DO NOT PASS GO but GO TO CENTRAL STUDIO, your body, and mind, will thank you,…

★★★★★ — Andrew, May 2026

I started going to Central Studio to have an exercise class and to strengthen my core. I have been taking the Saturday Pilates class for two years now and I love it! The instructor is Amy who is the best instructor I have ever had and is so experienced and it is a fun class. I look forward to this class every week.

★★★★★ — Maria, Feb 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 21 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Central Studio

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 Studio

7731 Clayton Rd, Clayton, MO63117

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