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Nevada City Ballet Academy

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in Nevada City, California

Ballet school Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 2:30–6:45 PM
Thursday 2:30–6:45 PM
Friday 2–6:45 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 6 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“Love the support and family feel to this studio, very professional but also a level of caring, kindness and friendship that extends beyond ballet.”

From the reviews

Excellent classical ballet instruction, very kind teacher and students, encouraging and positive environment.

★★★★★ — Valerie, Aug 2017

Love the support and family feel to this studio, very professional but also a level of caring, kindness and friendship that extends beyond ballet. Very appreciative to have found such an amazing studio for our daughter to learn and grow.

★★★★★ — Matty, Nov 2019

Great studio amazing teacher my kids are in class there for the third year I highly recommend this place

★★★★★ — Bar, Jan 2020

I have been dancing here for just a year or two, but I love it already. I've grown so much since I started, thanks to the fabulous teaching and friendly environment. I totally recommend it.

★★★★★ — Rachel, Oct 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Nevada City Ballet 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.

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 Nevada City Ballet Academy

540 Searls Ave, Nevada City, CA95959

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