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Cookeville Performing Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Ballet school in Cookeville, Tennessee
Community performing-arts theater hosting live productions.
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone (931) 528-1313
- Website & schedule cookeville-tn.gov — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My daughter’s graduation was held at the Performing Arts Center last week.”
What families & students say
“My daughter’s graduation was held at the Performing Arts Center last week.”
From the reviews
My daughter’s graduation was held at the Performing Arts Center last week. It was a really cool place. Some great artwork on display. Clean bathrooms, and a nice auditorium. Would love to see more events here.
Just saw Beauty and the Beast! Absolutely awesome job by the cast and crew. Great way to introduce my young grandchild to the performing arts! He loved the play!
Beauty & the Beast was phenomenal production, it is a must see for all the family!!! sensational orchestra, marvelous acting, so much fun!!! Astounding performance all around!!!! I have been to many Broadway theater's being from England and we are VERY BLESSED to have this at our doorstep for so such a small price.
We saw Mary Poppins Jr. It was so good. I enjoyed it more than usual becausr of social distancing. You didn't have to sit so close to strangers. The seats are a little narrow. But the building is well maintained and what a blessing to our community to have such a wonderful playhouse. A great experience today
Your first ballet class at Cookeville Performing Arts Center
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.