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Forest Dance Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Ballet school in Forest, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 2–18 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (434) 525-0428
- Website & schedule forestdanceacademy.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 | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The memories my daughter made there and the friends she spent so much time with are held close to her heart and I am so proud of the dancer that she still is today as an adult!”
“As a mother of dancer I have to say that Forest Dance Academy has gone over and beyond to teach, love and inspire my daughter!”
“Dances classes may start as early as Age 2, and classes are available for adults as well.”
How they train
What families & students say
“It's beyond amazing technique and discipline to enroll myself to work harder and harder everyday!”
“It was our dancers first time at a convention and a friend of mine said “I hope FDA is here, their students are wonderful and their staff is so kind”.”
“The Recitals/Shows are entertaining productions that are professionally done, and students have the opportunity to get to be a part of telling a story.”
“She went on to perform with the performance company and won many awards!”
“The memories my daughter made there and the friends she spent so much time with are held close to her heart and I am so proud of the dancer that she still is today as an adult!”
“The teachers LOVE what they do and are continually professionally developing themselves to bring the students and community an engaging and fun dance experience.”
From the reviews
As a mother of dancer I have to say that Forest Dance Academy has gone over and beyond to teach, love and inspire my daughter! She starter as a small little girl and they took her in and I felt so safe leaving her.
I grew up dancing at this studio and it very quickly became my home away from home! The teachers I trained under were such an inspiration and I will remember the life lessons and dance lessons they distilled in me forever! I became a member of the Performance Company in middle school.
FDA is far the best! It's beyond amazing technique and discipline to enroll myself to work harder and harder everyday! If you are looking to make a dedication to dance, Forest Dance Academy is definitely right for you!
When I moved to Forest, Va 7 years ago, relocating from upstate New York, one of my top priorities, once settled, was to find a dance school to continue my love of tap dancing.
Adult ballet at Forest Dance Academy
Forest Dance Academy runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.
Your first ballet class at Forest Dance Academy
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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