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Cumberland Dance Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hope Mills, North Carolina

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–6 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • 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 +1 910-426-3210
  • Website & schedule cumberlanddanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–7:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–7:30 pm
Friday 3:30–6:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 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 Cumberland Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 18 mentions

“I think my daughter would have been happy here but we tried another brand new studio in the area and she just connected with the instructors there better.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 51 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 5 mentions

“The teachers are amazing and I feel that the students learn very valuable life lessons in addition to dance lessons.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“Awesome place for my daughter to dance! Love it!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“Again it was a summer session but the younger instructors just didn't communicate with us so that's why the 4 instead of 5 stars.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been training at Cumberland Dance Academy for 14 years. I feel so fortunate to have such an amazing studio in our hometown. The teachers are amazing and I feel that the students learn very valuable life lessons in addition to dance lessons.

★★★★★ — Kimberly, Apr 2019

My Daughter went to this studio for 3 years and know that this studio is absolutely amazing! If you want your child to learn serious technique and become an amazing dancer this place is for you. If your child is willing to work hard great things will follow.

★★★★★ — Alina, Apr 2019

My daughter has trained here her whole dance life!!! This studio has molded her into the strong amazing dancer I get to see perform onstage!!! Best decision I ever made was enrolling her so many years ago!!!

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Apr 2019

My daughter danced at CDA for 4 years while we were stationed at Fort Bragg. You will not find another studio quite like CDA. Tara and all of the teachers are second to none! My daughter grew so much as a dancer and a person in 4 short years. We miss our dance family immensely! ❤️

★★★★★ — Misty, Apr 2019

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Your first ballet class at Cumberland Dance Academy

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 Cumberland Dance Academy

3504 Masonboro Ct, Hope Mills, NC28348

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