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Elite Dance Studios

4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fayetteville, Arkansas

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 (479) 443-1990
  • Website & schedule elitedancestudios.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4–8 PM
Thursday 4–8:30 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 Elite Dance Studios, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 20 mentions

“Emily and Virginia are incredible humans who pour their hearts into these kids, and my daughter has grown so much in skill and confidence since starting here.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 35 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“Emily and Virginia are the most thoughtful, talented, caring teachers I've ever seen.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 5 mentions

“My children and I absolutely love Elite! I love seeing them develop and excel in dance, but at Elite, we are more than a member of a dance school— we’ve become a family.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 14 mentions

“And while they are teaching steps they are secretly teaching respect, team work, encouragement, kindness, confidence and self discipline.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 6 mentions

“Our little one loves going to class, learning all the fun new dances and she especially loves recital!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“We LOVE the way the Elite professionals organize the recitals!”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“The best part is watching my kids grow in confidence and discipline, and seeing them apply that confidence and discipline to other parts of their lives and academics.”

From the reviews

We have loved it here at Elite Dance Studios! We have found that they really try and get to know your child and take the time to value your child’s growth and talent throughout the year! Overall we love Elite and will continue to grow with them! Thank you Ms.Emily and Ms.

★★★★★ — Leona, May 2026

PARENTS! Arts-based childhood development at it's finest... This is the first and, currently, ONLY studio AND staff certified by globally renowned Youth Protection Advocates in Dance (YPAD) in the entire state of Arkansas.

★★★★★ — Brent, May 2019

(2024 review) I just wanted to update my review of Elite Dance studios. My girls have now been dancing with Elite for more than 10 years. This studio is dedicated to keeping our children safe (YPAD certified) while loving your kid for who they are. The teachers are great and help instill a love for dance.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Jun 2024

We LOVE the way the Elite professionals organize the recitals!! The timing and locations are always perfect, as well as the length of each recital! So nice that the performances are separated, each one was perfect. This was the best year yet!! Things that are perfect: The attitudes of the dance instructors!

★★★★★ — Alison, May 2019

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Your first ballet class at Elite Dance Studios

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 Dance Studios

4201 N Shiloh Dr, Fayetteville, AR72703

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