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Gillian Johnson Dance Academy
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 757-353-0506
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Both of my daughter’s skills have developed SO MUCH since starting their private dance instruction with Miss Gillian last year.”
“I came to Gillian looking for private lessons because I had a hard time finding an adult ballet class in the area.”
What families & students say
“She knows her technique and terminology through-and-through, and she knows how hard and far she can push the girls.”
“She expects her students to focus and work hard while being simultaneously extremely patient, loving and encouraging.”
“I was a dancer myself from kindergarten through college and know what an excellent coach looks like and I can say with certainty that Miss Gillian is a *top-tier* coach!”
“Johnson since my early dance days, I can attest to her poise, professionalism, and sophisticated approach to dance instruction.”
“Johnson since my early dance days, I can attest to her poise, professionalism, and sophisticated approach to dance instruction.”
From the reviews
I can confidently say that Gillian Johnson Dance Academy is simply THE best and most amazing school to train at in Virginia! Gillian Johnson holds high expectations, and Gillian Johnson role models the high elegance to the sky!
Wonderful studio! I can't say enough great things about this academy. 5 stars is Not enough! She offers classical dance and Broadway dance which is real. We can hear the words, all French! Students even take notes. It's not silly playtime. You get your monies worth.
Best Dance Instructor in Virginia! TEACHES DANCE TERMINOLOGY TO STUDENTS. Ms. Johnson has graduates teaching at Broadway Steps in New York City, that's impressive!!
I am incredibly grateful to my childhood dance instructor, Ms. Johnson, for the exceptional job she did in teaching and choreographing my wedding dance. Having known Ms. Johnson since my early dance days, I can attest to her poise, professionalism, and sophisticated approach to dance instruction. Ms.
Your first ballet class at Gillian Johnson 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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