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City Park Movement & Art

4.7 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Ballet school in New Orleans, Louisiana

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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 +1 504-390-7482
  • Website & schedule cityparkmovementandart.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 10 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–8:30 pm
Friday 9 am–6:45 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–12:45 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 City Park Movement & Art, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 18 mentions

“My daughter has gone here for several years and blossomed substantially, not just in her skills and talent as a performer - but as a peer and in her friendships.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“Have had a daughter in dance and yoga and a son in toddler Time.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 44 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 5 mentions

“My daughter has gone here for several years and blossomed substantially, not just in her skills and talent as a performer - but as a peer and in her friendships.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“I find that there is an unspoken calmness and support that all of the teachers provide in nurturing each students gift.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“My daughter has gone here for several years and blossomed substantially, not just in her skills and talent as a performer - but as a peer and in her friendships.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions
🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“My daughter travels and does professional dance in other cities and her instructors have commented often how she stands out.”

From the reviews

We love the positive attitude and approach to helping young children get a sense of movement and art. My daughter absolutely loves her time here.

★★★★★ — Tara, Feb 2018

Where do I begin. My daughter has been dancing since she was two years old. We needed the ability for her to challenge herself in her artistry. We outgrew our last dance studio. Ms. Nikki saw my daughter dance at a competition and based off of referrals, we moved over to City Park Movement & Arts.

★★★★★ — Jaedotco, Jul 2026

Our 2 children have been attending CPMA on (and off because the kids want to try new things and we let them, then they decide they want to go back!) for 10 years! This studio is a 2nd home, a support network, an inspirational/learning hub for our kids.

★★★★★ — Elysha, Jul 2026

We just started with City Park Movement and Art and couldn't be happier! It's the perfect blend of instruction, creativity and fun. With daughters in pre-K and K, we wanted a dance program that was all about the inspiration to learn more - not an overly-structured program that pushes and propels - and we feel so…

★★★★★ — Jay, Sep 2019

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Your first ballet class at City Park Movement & Art

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 City Park Movement & Art

4300 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA70119

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