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Cuppett Performing Arts Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Ballet school in Vienna, Virginia
Renowned dance education center with performances & lessons in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop & more.
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 2–9 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- 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 +1 703-938-9019
- Website & schedule cuppettpac.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The teachers are top notch and the families/other kids are very team oriented and supportive.”
How they train
What families & students say
“This includes class content, age appropriate music, tasteful recital and other costumes, and appropriate choreography.”
From the reviews
I LOVE THIS PLACE THE TEACHERS ARE SO NICE AND THEY ARE ALWAYS READY TO HELP YOU. I TAKE CLASSES HERE AND I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Love CPAC!! Class act Studio, top-notch training, classes for all levels of students and all ages. 100% family friendly environment! This includes class content, age appropriate music, tasteful recital and other costumes, and appropriate choreography. Great Studio! Can’t recommend CPAC enough.
Our son dances at Cuppett and we can't speak highly enough of the studio. The teachers are top notch and the families/other kids are very team oriented and supportive. We love Cuppett!
Our daughter loves dancing at Cuppett's. There is something for any experience level and dedicated instructors to bring the best out of each student.
Adult ballet at Cuppett Performing Arts Center
Cuppett Performing Arts Center runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Cuppett 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.
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