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Children's Ballet Theater

4.9 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Ballet school in Memphis, Tennessee

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 (901) 921-0388
  • Website & schedule balletchildren.com — 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 Children's Ballet Theater, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 32 mentions

“My daughter just started with the summer classes and we both love it, Alyssa is a wonderful dance instructor, thanks so much, looking forward to classes in the fall.”

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Teen Ballet 5 mentions

“As a teen my daughter still looks forward to going to her classes several times per week and has always enjoyed learning what Mary and her instructors have to teach them.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 26 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 4 mentions

“Mary has such a wonderful way of teaching ballet and her love of dance is shown through how well trained and wonderful her dancers are.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 6 mentions

“I will be forever grateful to Children's Ballet Theater for my daughter's experience and the confidence that she has gained, not only as a dancer but also confidence in herself.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 6 mentions

“I will be forever grateful to Children's Ballet Theater for my daughter's experience and the confidence that she has gained, not only as a dancer but also confidence in herself.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 19 mentions

“This year's Nutcracker performance was truly an amazing performance that reminded me of my days as a child watching the Atlanta Ballet perform at The Fox Theater.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“Professional and talented instructors, and beautiful productions in the great Russian tradition.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“We've watched her grown into a confident, strong, disciplined young woman.”

From the reviews

My daughter began ballet class with Children's Ballet Theater as a first grader. She is now in high school and continues to dance with Children's Ballet Theater! We've watched her grown into a confident, strong, disciplined young woman.

★★★★★ — Hilary, May 2019

My daughter began taking ballet at age 3 from Children's Ballet. 12 yrs later, she is performing on stage with the theater. Mary and her staff are a step above the rest in Memphis. I recommend ALL my friends to her studio. Small groups and caring, individual attention are their focus.

★★★★★ — Myra, Apr 2015

My daughter loves CBT. She began dance at an early age with Mary and we have never been disappointed! Mary has such a wonderful way of teaching ballet and her love of dance is shown through how well trained and wonderful her dancers are. Her instructors share her love of dance and they are also wonderful with the kids.

★★★★★ — Amy, Jun 2015

Online and Zoom classes have been so helpful during these past few weeks! Children's Ballet Theater teachers quickly and creatively found ways to keep dancers in shape, connected, and performance ready.

★★★★★ — Melana, May 2020

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Your first ballet class at Children's Ballet Theater

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 Children's Ballet Theater

5330 Park Ave, Memphis, TN38119

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