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Mountain Movers Creative Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Ballet school in Salem, Virginia

Ballet school Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 540-750-0098
  • Website & schedule mountainmoverscreativearts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 12–8 pm
Tuesday 12–8 pm
Wednesday 12–8 pm
Thursday 12–8 pm
Friday 12 am–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
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 Mountain Movers Creative Arts, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 21 mentions

“Mountain Movers Creative Arts is an exceptional dance studio with directors and staff who truly care about my daughter and son's growth and development.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 53 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“Their focus on teaching values and confidence, as well as dance technique, is what sets them apart.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“This is my daughter's first time doing any type of dance classes and she has completely falling in love with dance.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“Now, my daughter truly loves going to dance. Her confidence has grown so much, and she’s even made several friends along the way.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 21 mentions

“My daughter started to have some issues with bullying and confidence last year, and we looked to find an activity to help her with her self-confidence.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“MAY 2025--I have worked wirh dancers and dance studios for many years as a professional performing arts teacher/director and as a performer.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“What sets this dance company apart isn’t just the amazing choreography or performances.”

From the reviews

We love MMCA!! Miss Angie, Miss Lacie, Miss Julie, Miss A, Miss Brittany, and Miss Chloe have all been some of my daughter's teachers! They have helped her grow in ways I couldn't have imagined!

★★★★★ — Mallory, May 2026

MAY 2025--I have worked wirh dancers and dance studios for many years as a professional performing arts teacher/director and as a performer. When our family decided to put our granddaughter into a dance program at the age of 2, we wanted a studio that provided a nurturing and caring environment and not a competitive…

★★★★★ — Carol, May 2026

Miss Angie and Miss Chloe have been absolutely wonderful with my daughter. When she first started, she was very shy and unsure of herself, but Miss Angie took the time to gently help her feel comfortable and included. That patience and care made such a difference. Now, my daughter truly loves going to dance.

★★★★★ — Courtney, Apr 2026

Love Mountain Movers, they are so loving and caring of all their dancers. This is my daughter's first time doing any type of dance classes and she has completely falling in love with dance. They are very spiritual and love the lord and that is incorporated in everything they do.

★★★★★ — Tacha, Oct 2024

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Your first ballet class at Mountain Movers Creative Arts

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 Mountain Movers Creative Arts

1794 Apperson Dr, Salem, VA24153

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