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Cuppett Performing Arts Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Ballet school in Vienna, Virginia

Adult classes Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

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

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 Cuppett Performing Arts Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“The teachers are top notch and the families/other kids are very team oriented and supportive.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Cuppett Performing Arts Center teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“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!!!!!!!!!!! :)

★★★★★ — Trina, Jun 2013

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.

★★★★★ — Katie, Apr 2018

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!

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Jun 2024

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.

★★★★★ — Jamey, Oct 2023

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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.

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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.

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 Cuppett Performing Arts Center

135 Park St, Vienna, VA22180

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