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New Ballet Ensemble & School
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Ballet school in Memphis, Tennessee
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–11 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (901) 726-9225
- Website & schedule newballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“Even though we moved to Mississippi from midtown Memphis, we will continue to drive for our children to complete their dance education at this wonderful school.”
What families & students say
“This is a fantastic, inclusive, welcoming place with marvellous dancers and great staff.”
“Katie Smythe, it has an excellent staff that is professionally knowledgeable of all genres of dance.”
From the reviews
We have been a part of this school for 6 years. Even though we moved to Mississippi from midtown Memphis, we will continue to drive for our children to complete their dance education at this wonderful school. They are a second family to us and we could not imagine being anyone where else!
This is an amazing school! Founded by Mrs. Katie Smythe, it has an excellent staff that is professionally knowledgeable of all genres of dance. Everyone is so friendly and courteous. When you walk in the door, you will be greeted by Mrs. Cathy, the delightful administrative secretary.
I literally love this place! I go here often for rehearsals and regular ballet classes and I LOVE IT here at new ballet. Everyone here is so creative, nice, and kind. I love the teachers there too.
This is a fantastic, inclusive, welcoming place with marvellous dancers and great staff.
Your first ballet class at New Ballet Ensemble & School
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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