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Columbus Dance Theatre

4.6 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Ballet school in Columbus, Ohio

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM
Thursday 9 AM–4 PM
Friday 9 AM–4 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–5 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 Columbus Dance Theatre, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 8 mentions

“My daughter has been dancing with the company for a few years!”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 70 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“Exclaim performance is worth more than the price of admission.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been dancing with the company for a few years! She absolutely loves it, she has learned so much. Every teacher she has had has been awesome to work with. Highly recommend CDT🩰

★★★★★ — Maya, Feb 2024

Their dance teachers are all so energetic and happy! So much talent! The students recitals today were perfect for Halloween!

★★★★★ — Darlene, Oct 2025

This place is amazing. The children are all joyful. You can tell they love to dance and not just doing because of the parents. You must try this place to view new dancers or if you have a child who loves dance. The instructor is awesome.its amazing to watch these children grow in the talent they love.

★★★★★ — Jon, Mar 2018

Astronomer Dreaming was a great show. Beautiful music, great dancing and acting. A really nice performance space!

★★★★★ — Ralph, May 2022

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Your first ballet class at Columbus Dance Theatre

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 Columbus Dance Theatre

592 E Main St, Columbus, OH43215

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