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Highlands Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Ballet school in Abingdon, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Phone +1 276-623-3505
- Website & schedule highlandsballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
What families & students say
From the reviews
A Civic Ballet Company that is dedicated to the performing art of classical ballet; provide support & a wholesome environment for aspiring young dancers; and brings professional quality performances to the community at large. Bravo to The Highlands Ballet Company!
The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and deeply passionate about both dance and their students. Every class balances strong technique with encouragement, creating an environment where dancers feel challenged, supported, and confident.
Instructors are very passionate in teaching the art of ballet and most of all it’s a very welcoming atmosphere.
Your first ballet class at Highlands Ballet
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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