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Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Ballet school in Peachtree City, Georgia

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–6 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • 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
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 770-631-3128
  • Website & schedule gadance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–9:30 pm
Friday 4–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 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.

🌸 Kids Ballet 16 mentions

“The owner, the instructors, and the Georgia Dance Theatre company members here are all incredible role models to my daughters.”

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🩰 Pointe 2 mentions

“She has received top level instruction all the way through from creative movement to pointe, ballet, jazz, modern and contemporary.”

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Pre-Professional 2 mentions

“The classes offered here are amazing, from the Mommy & Me all the way up to their top level Pre-Professional classes and Conservatory program.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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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.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 53 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 3 mentions

“Where I am very happy with the ballet technique and dancing ability she’s learned, I am mostly happy with the character she has built in the process.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“My daughter loves the technical training and sense of community she's felt with this studio for over a decade.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 6 mentions

“They learned the importance of commitment, goal-setting, teamwork, time management, healthy eating, taking care of their mind and body, self-expression, self-confidence.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 5 mentions

“What I like most is that there are always the most elite instructors on staff and the quality of the performances is unmatched.”

serious pre-professional training 6 mentions

“The owner, the instructors, and the Georgia Dance Theatre company members here are all incredible role models to my daughters.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 14 mentions

“They have a wonderful staff of caring and talented professionals, and the atmosphere of other student dancers and parents is incredibly welcoming and warm.”

From the reviews

Moving into the metro-Atlanta area, we wanted to find the right place for our daughter to continue dancing and further develop those skills. From experience, we knew a few things that we wanted and didn’t want: we wanted professional instructors and not just nice teachers with degrees.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Oct 2018

I have 2 daughters who are in their 5th year at GAD, and we have taken classes at both the Newnan and Peachtree City studios. When we first started here, we were a little intimidated by the size of the dance school, but we're so glad that we chose this place over other dance studios.

★★★★★ — S, Aug 2019

My family moved to the area about a year ago and we needed to find a new studio for our daughters dance. We were worried that no where would be as good as where she had danced in the past. Georgia Academy of Dance has far exceeded our expectations.

★★★★★ — Tara, Aug 2024

It is a great environment with modern dance instruction and engaging instructors. Two boys and two girls have taken classes here and had a wonderful time. It is a classical studio that I am proud to have my daughters attend (and they loved it). Nothing cringy here. Only classy. The shows are outstanding.

★★★★★ — Jason, Jun 2023

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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

1000 Southpark Dr, Peachtree City, GA30269

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