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Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts

3.8 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Newnan, Georgia

Ballet school Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–6 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (770) 631-3128
  • Website & schedule gadance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–7:30 PM
Tuesday 4–7:30 PM
Wednesday 4–7 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 4–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–11:30 PM
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 Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

How they train

The training methods and syllabi Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

Your first ballet class at Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts

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 Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts

1111 Lower Fayetteville Rd, Newnan, GA30265

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