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Central Virginia Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lynchburg, Virginia
Plan your first class
- 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 ·
- Website & schedule centralvirginiabal.wixsite.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been a Central Virginia Ballet (CVB) student for five years, beginning at the Ballet 1 level and continuing to her current Ballet 3 level.”
“She teaches all the Ballet 1 through Ballet 4 (pointe) level classes.”
What families & students say
“Miss Mori knows how to hone technique, strengthen the feet, and train the dancers to get to this level.”
“" She just danced in the spring recital and the look of pure joy on her face as the whole company received a standing ovation for their work cannot be expressed in words.”
“Mari Mori, CVB Director, is a former professional ballet dancer and a gifted teacher.”
From the reviews
Our 3 year old daughter has been going to this studio for 4 months now. She is always upset at the end of every class. I asked her why she always gets sad and starts crying when class ends and she said, "I wanted to keep dancing.
My daughter has been a Central Virginia Ballet (CVB) student for five years, beginning at the Ballet 1 level and continuing to her current Ballet 3 level. Mari Mori, CVB Director, is a former professional ballet dancer and a gifted teacher. She teaches all the Ballet 1 through Ballet 4 (pointe) level classes.
Central Virginia Ballet is a treasure in Lynchburg. If you want pure classical ballet instruction this is the best option in the area.
Very professional and classy. We love this studio for it’s commitment to excellence and purity of ballet instruction.
Your first ballet class at Central Virginia 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.
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