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Elite Academy of Dance

4.6 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Southern Pines, North Carolina

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (386) 216-5453
  • Website & schedule eliteacademydance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8 PM
Tuesday 4–8 PM
Wednesday 4–8 PM
Thursday 4–8 PM
Friday 4–8 PM
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 Elite Academy of Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 11 mentions

“If you seek a supportive, engaging, challenging, and collaborative dance studio for your children, please consider Elite Academy of Dance.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 25 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 6 mentions

“They teach proper technique, everything is age appropriate, and they push each dancer to be a better dancer every time they are in the studio.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 15 mentions

“The growth I have seen in my daughter in 4 years at this dance studio, in both dance and confidence, is beyond anything I could have hoped for or imagined.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions
🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“The instructors are professional, dedicated and invested in the dancers.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“The growth I have seen in my daughter in 4 years at this dance studio, in both dance and confidence, is beyond anything I could have hoped for or imagined.”

From the reviews

My girls have been dancing at Elite for 6 years. Ms. Nicole and her staff have always made my girls feel welcome, loved and supported. The studio is constantly updating to meet the needs of dancers and skills.

★★★★★ — Kristin, Sep 2023

My daughter has been at Elite since she started dancing in 2019. The growth I have seen in my daughter in 4 years at this dance studio, in both dance and confidence, is beyond anything I could have hoped for or imagined.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Sep 2023

We moved to NC in 2019 and are so glad we found Elite. It is an amazing studio that truly feels like a family for my girls. Nicole and her staff have taught my girls so much over the past 4 years and we look forward to many many more years for my girls to grow and become the best dancers that they can be!

★★★★★ — Amanda, Sep 2023

My dancer has been growing steadily as part of the Elite family since 2019. I am in awe of the continuous support received, friendships made and the skills learned in this time. Team work, independence, confidence, technique across all genres of dance...I would wholeheartedly recommend the studio to anyone.

★★★★★ — Pinehurst, Sep 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 25 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Elite Academy of Dance

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 Elite Academy of Dance

105 Turner St, Southern Pines, NC28387

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