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Louis Nunnery School of Ballet

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hickory, North Carolina

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
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  • Phone +1 828-896-7163
  • Website & schedule louisnunneryschoolofballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Louis Nunnery School of Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 3 mentions

“The school offers a loving and nurturing environment that enables everyone, from ages 4 to 82, to grow and thrive.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“Im in the adult class and I love how they let you perform and actually want you to grow and learn the material correctly!”

💵 good value / fair tuition 2 mentions

“Nunnery believed that there was a definite place for boys here as well as girls, and encourages young dance enthusiasts with affordable fees and flexible uniform requirements.”

From the reviews

Louis Nunnery was a tough Ballet Teacher and Exercise Ballet for older ladies, but he was a wonderful human being, a good person, and he is missed.

★★★★★ — Nedrea, Jan 2015

This is the longest running Ballet School in the area. Mr.Nunnery left the business to the women who run it now. They try to channel his love for the art of this traditional dance style by cherishing the students and cultivating a passion for ballet in the boys and girls that have chosen to dance here. Mr.

★★★★★ — Nanette, Mar 2019

Louis Nunnery School of Ballet has been the best space for our daughter. It's given her a place to be herself, explore creatively, and gain strength not only physically, but also mentally. Ballet has opened up such a confidence in her, and this space is exactly where she belongs.

★★★★★ — Calah, Aug 2025

The Louis Nunnery School of Ballet is more than just a place for my daughter, who is 18, and me, who is 54, to learn classical ballet techniques and perform together; it genuinely feels like a second home. The school offers a loving and nurturing environment that enables everyone, from ages 4 to 82, to grow and thrive.

★★★★★ — Myssi, May 2025

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Your first ballet class at Louis Nunnery School of 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.

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 Louis Nunnery School of Ballet

254 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC28601

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