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Kingsport Ballet
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Ballet school in Kingsport, Tennessee
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–10 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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 (423) 378-3967
- Website & schedule kingsportballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has attended for nearly 9 years and we love it.”
How they train
What families & students say
“The recital was a wonderful experience and we are excited about the upcoming year.”
“performances are professional and high quality.”
From the reviews
My mother was a ballerina so I have been around ballet my entire life from New York to Pennsylvania to Tennessee..Kingsport Ballet is among the best ballet companies . Wonderful instruction...great teachers...performances are professional and high quality.We ate fortunate to have Kingsport Ballet in our area.
This is a top notch community arts organization. They do a great job! We are very fortunate to have the Kingsport Ballet in our city. Bravo!!!
I have gone to Kingsport Ballet for one year now and i love it! Everyone is so welcoming and its better than any studio I have ever seen! Thank you so much Ms. Valeria and Mrs. Bertina for helping me become a better dancer!
We have thoroughly enjoyed our time at Kingsport Ballet. The teachers our daughter has had are excellent and the staff is so kind. The recital was a wonderful experience and we are excited about the upcoming year. We would highly recommend Kingsport Ballet to our community.
Adult ballet at Kingsport Ballet
Kingsport Ballet runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Kingsport 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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