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Holt Ballet Conservatory
4.9 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in Nevada City, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 530-278-5131
- Website & schedule holtballetconservatory.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughters have been dancing with Holt Ballet Conservatory since 2017, and the experience has been incredible.”
“My daughter is now en pointe, and I truly value the studio’s careful, safety-focused approach — they prioritize proper strength, technique, and readiness before progressing.”
“A deeply grateful Holt Ballet Conservatory parent!”
What families & students say
“My daughter is now en pointe, and I truly value the studio’s careful, safety-focused approach — they prioritize proper strength, technique, and readiness before progressing.”
“A deeply grateful Holt Ballet Conservatory parent!”
“Produces pre professional level ballerinas.”
“Holt’s structure, discipline, and classical foundation are unmatched.”
From the reviews
We love Holt! My daughter's teacher, Miss Amy, is also exceptional with the littles. Highly recommended!
A deeply grateful Holt Ballet Conservatory parent! My daughters have been dancing with Holt Ballet Conservatory since 2017, and the experience has been incredible. I danced with Yelena Holt in high school, so seeing my children learn under her guidance feels full-circle.
Best ballet studio. Teaches discipline and art. Great teachers. Produces pre professional level ballerinas. My daughter danced here for 12 years and I believe was one major factor in her acceptance in USC
Holt Ballet has been a constant throughout my daughter’s life for the past nine years. It’s amazing to see her growth as a ballerina and athlete. The instruction and attention to detail is top notch.
Your first ballet class at Holt Ballet Conservatory
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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