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Floyd Ward School of Dance
4.6 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Ballet school in Vinton, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Phone (540) 345-1633
- Website & schedule floydwarddance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My granddaughter starting dancing with Floyd Ward when she was 8, and danced there until she was 18, and even had the pleasure of teaching for a year after her graduation.”
“I have two daughters that danced here from elementary school age to high school and we are lucky to have had the privilege.”
“My 26-year-old son had the pleasure of dancing as a helper for 2 years as teen for the special needs program.”
What families & students say
“My girls learned so much more than just dance and they have successfully carried those lessons and the confidence they built on into college and adulthood.”
“My daughter tried out for the elite team last week and it was so organized and everyone was so helpful and kind to make my daughter feel comfortable.”
“My girls learned so much more than just dance and they have successfully carried those lessons and the confidence they built on into college and adulthood.”
From the reviews
We have been involved with Floyd Ward School of Dance for over 15 years. Our three girls and our son with Down Syndrome have all danced there and we have all loved every second! The teachers and staff there have taught them not only how to dance but helped us raise them in a positive way.
My daughter danced with Floyd Ward for 11 years. Through dance at the studio she learned so much more than dance: compassion as an Angel helper, confidence, relationships with peers and instructors, determination and time management.
My granddaughter starting dancing with Floyd Ward when she was 8, and danced there until she was 18, and even had the pleasure of teaching for a year after her graduation. The studio was our 2nd home for years.
My daughter has been dancing at Floyd Ward School of Dance for 11 years. The teachers and staff have been so helpful and encouraging to her. Her instruction has been top notch. She has made so many friends, and I love all of the positive role models in her life.
Your first ballet class at Floyd Ward School 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.
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