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Charlotte Ballet

4.2 ★★★★☆ 65 Google reviews · Ballet school in Charlotte, North Carolina

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (704) 372-0101
  • Website & schedule charlotteballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–6 PM
Thursday 9 AM–6 PM
Friday 9 AM–6 PM
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 Charlotte Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 20 mentions

“My daughter's love for ballet has continued to blossom -- she is completely mesmerized by her teachers, as well as the grace and beauty of the older dancers.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 65 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter's love for ballet has continued to blossom -- she is completely mesmerized by her teachers, as well as the grace and beauty of the older dancers.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 5 mentions

“The instructors are tough and require a lot from the dancers, but they are very kind and encouraging.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 12 mentions

“While Charlotte Ballet delivered an exemplary performance of Johan Inger’s Walking Mad, an innovative exploration of relational barriers, I want to focus on the original works.”

serious pre-professional training 4 mentions

“Charlotte Ballet is a world class company and I encourage you to support them!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 11 mentions

“I would never had pursued a professional dance career and believed in myself if the teachers at the Academy hadn’t believed in and motivated me until I believed in myself too!”

From the reviews

We have tried two other dance schools closer to home before Charlotte Ballet Academy (CBA), as CBA's main location is 50min+ commute for us. Growing up, I danced semi-professionally, so I could immediately see the VERY significant difference in the level of training at CBA for teachers and students. Ms.

★★★★★ — Nataliya, Feb 2022

Truly, I am shocked at some of these reviews. We have had nothing but a supportive experience. I am not necessarily a helicopter mom, but I am a protective mom. From experience, this studio respects parent concerns, addresses them promptly and professionally (no matter what they are), and follows up.

★★★★★ — Tessa, Feb 2023

A Realm of Existence was extraordinary. While Charlotte Ballet delivered an exemplary performance of Johan Inger’s Walking Mad, an innovative exploration of relational barriers, I want to focus on the original works. Dos y Dos y Dos presented one of the most vulnerable expressions of dance I have ever witnessed.

★★★★★ — Michael-Paul, Mar 2025

I recently volunteered at the Charlotte Ballet for the current performance of 'Breaking Boundaries.' As a first-time volunteer, it felt good to be among friendly and well-organized staff. I look forward to volunteering in the future. The performance was simply incredible! A must see for sure!

★★★★★ — Leslie, Oct 2023

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Your first ballet class at Charlotte 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 Charlotte Ballet

701 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC28202

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