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Modern Play Gym

4.9 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Kids & teens

Gym hosting ballet and acrobatics classes, plus birthday parties and open playtime.

Plan your first class

Hours

Monday 9:30 am–1:30 pm, 3:30–6:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–1:30 pm, 3:30–6:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am–1:30 pm, 3:30–6:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–1:30 pm, 3:30–6:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am–1:30 pm, 3:30–6:30 pm
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 Modern Play Gym, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 41 mentions

“The coaches are so kind, patient, and fun — they help the kids build confidence while learning new skills in a safe environment.”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet

“My daughter has Autism and is nonverbal, so I was concerned in the beginning about how well she would tolerate the class.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 121 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“My daughter has attended for 2 years now and we love it!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 6 mentions

“The coaches are so kind, patient, and fun — they help the kids build confidence while learning new skills in a safe environment.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“We’ve celebrated our daughter’s birthday there and have attended several others — every single one has been seamless, organized, and so much fun for the kids (and parents!”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“The coaches are so kind, patient, and fun — they help the kids build confidence while learning new skills in a safe environment.”

From the reviews

We absolutely love Modern Play! Our daughter has been taking gymnastics classes here since she was just 14 months old, and it has been the most wonderful experience. The coaches are so kind, patient, and fun — they help the kids build confidence while learning new skills in a safe environment.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Dec 2025

My son had the best 3rd birthday party here!Emma and Sophie had the room set up so beautifully and we were able to add a few decorations to make it themed! This was the most stress-free and fun party I've thrown for my kids, and I'm kind of known for throwing fun birthday parties!

★★★★★ — Destiny, Jul 2024

We hosted my son's birthday here and everyone had such a wonderful time! Emma and Zoe were very helpful and made our experience so much fun! We will be talking about this party for a while! We had 19 kids all ranging in age from 1-9 and there was fun to be had by everyone!

★★★★★ — Brandy, Feb 2023

My 2 kiddos absolutely LOVE going to their Gymsters class every week! They are so proud of the new skills they learn, and love having fun while making new friends. When we had to skip a few months, they were constantly asking “When do we get to go back to gymnastics?

★★★★★ — Deena, Jan 2025

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Your first ballet class at Modern Play Gym

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 Modern Play Gym

8004 E Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN37421

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