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Marietta Dance Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Ballet school in Marietta, Ohio
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–17 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (740) 374-4348
- Website & schedule mariettadance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM |
The programs they offer
“The environment at this studio is also very positive which is so important during these influential times in our children's lives.”
“I had a great experience here all the way up until I graduated high school, and I still maintain connections with Miss Jill and with many of my teammates/classmates”
What families & students say
“Jill and her staff not only teach great dance technique, but help the kids grow into good and kind human beings.”
“Jill and her helpers have been so helpful to bringing out the dancer in my daughter. I love the confidence my daughter has whether she's dancing on the stage or in my living room.”
“Fast forward six years and they are absolutely flourishing because of the confidence, friendships and wonderful role models they have at MDA.”
“Jill has been a huge influence on me throughout my dance years, and even through college and helped me through so much.”
“I watched her learn to dance and become one of the best dancers and choreographers and she is an amazingly professional dance studio owner.”
“Fast forward six years and they are absolutely flourishing because of the confidence, friendships and wonderful role models they have at MDA.”
From the reviews
My daughter danced with Marietta Dance Academy for 10+ years. I really can't say enough good things about the studio, staff, and owner/instructor, Jill Ruff. Our experiences there were always positive. As a mother you see and learn a lot by being around the "dance biz" for that many years.
I have two daughters who have danced at MDA for 6 years! They also are on the competition team! We were immediately welcomed by everyone on staff and by our fellow dance families.
Marietta Dance Academy is such an amazing place. We have been blessed to be a part of the studio for over 12 years! Our three daughters have blossomed before our eyes into beautiful dancers and people inside and out thanks to the guidance and love from the staff at MDA.
My daughter loves dancing at MDA. I’ve watched her confidence grow so much in the last couple of years. MDA is like a second home for their dancers. Filled with amazing mentors to learn from. All of the adult and teen instructors are so patient, inclusive, and helpful with the minis/younger dancers.
Your first ballet class at Marietta 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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