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Neighborhood Ballet
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Ballet school in Atlanta, Georgia
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 5–18 — 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
- Phone +1 470-309-0803
- Website & schedule neighborhoodballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“I have also taken adult ballet classes here and really enjoyed it.”
“i take adult beginner ballet once a week and it’s been so wonderful to start dancing again after a decade away.”
“My daughter and I did the Toddler and me class and then she went on later to do a super hero summer camp for a week!”
“My daughter and I did the Toddler and me class and then she went on later to do a super hero summer camp for a week!”
What families & students say
“The instructors and staff have been wonderful and very helpful in the first few weeks of the studio opening.”
“i take adult beginner ballet once a week and it’s been so wonderful to start dancing again after a decade away.”
“My daughter has really enjoyed pre-ballet and loved the recital experience last year - her first ever.”
“All of her teachers are warm, friendly, enthusiastic and encouraging which has definitely helped with her separation anxiety.”
“Tons of opportunity to perform and being a part of the Neighborhood Ballet continues to build confidence in our daughter.”
“i take adult beginner ballet once a week and it’s been so wonderful to start dancing again after a decade away.”
From the reviews
We have loved our experience at Neighborhood Ballet Northlake. We started classes the first week they opened right after Labor Day. My daughter was very nervous that I wouldn’t be in class with her and would be waiting outside or in the parking lot, but she actually adjusted very well after we practiced the drop off…
2026 Update: We love Neighborhood Ballet! My kids have been taking classes here since they opened and we love the classes, community, and instructors. My kids have been able to try everything from acro to ballet to hip hop.
Neighborhood Ballet at Northlake is such a hidden gem! My 5 year old LOVES her acro class and is excited for it every week! We tried other local dance studios before and in comparison, the classes were very crowded (10 plus kids). My kid had a hard time getting to know the teachers and other kids that way.
My daughter and I love Neighborhood Ballet - Northlake. We are currently taking the Mommy & Me classes on the weekends which my daughter loves! Miss Emily's class is challenging and engaging for my toddler. The props and choreography keep her attention and she's tired when it's over.
Adult ballet at Neighborhood Ballet
Neighborhood 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 Neighborhood 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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