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Dance South

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chelsea, Alabama

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–12 — 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 +1 205-678-4414
  • Website & schedule dancesouth.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 3–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Dance South, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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🌸 Kids Ballet

“I'm proud that my granddaughters have been students, and one still is.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 12 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“I have attended Dance South recitals for many years.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“Our first year with this sweet and highly professional dance studio.”

From the reviews

Our first year with this sweet and highly professional dance studio. From first time walking inside we felt welcomed from every single staff member including the owner Ms Nena. The teachers are wonderful and extremely patient with young dancers, all young helpers are lovely. We can't wait for our first recital.

★★★★★ — Anya, May 2025

I have attended Dance South recitals for many years. The dancing is top notch! I'm proud that my granddaughters have been students, and one still is.

★★★★★ — Beryl, Nov 2015

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Your first ballet class at Dance South

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 Dance South

316 Foothills Dr, Chelsea, AL35043

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