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Ninth Street Dance
4.6 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Ballet school in Durham, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (919) 286-6011
- Website & schedule ninthstreetdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–5 PM |
The programs they offer
“I talk about it constantly to other adult dancers/movers who lament not having a venue for non-professional, fun, relaxed (but still challenging!”
“My 3yo also thoroughly enjoys their children’s classes.”
What families & students say
“The instructors are knowledgeable and patient with students and really connect you to the Triangle dance community.”
“Unlike other, stuffier dance studios, ninth street seems to celebrate the joy, artistry and exploration in movement, welcoming all bodies and experience levels!”
“The teachers are fun, supportive, and outgoing and the students are some of the BEST people I’ve ever met.”
“I talk about it constantly to other adult dancers/movers who lament not having a venue for non-professional, fun, relaxed (but still challenging!”
From the reviews
Ninth street dance is my favorite local studio! Unlike other, stuffier dance studios, ninth street seems to celebrate the joy, artistry and exploration in movement, welcoming all bodies and experience levels!
Absolutely love this studio. My friend told me about it and we decided to give it a shot. The belly dancing class was really good and we decided to stay for hip-hop too. We loved both of the classes and will definitely be back.
Ninth Street Dance is great for anyone who is looking to get back into dance, try a new style, or even start dancing for the first time. The teachers create a very welcoming atmosphere where students feel comfortable learning.
I adore this studio. My daughter and I have each taken two classes here. For her (a 2-year-old), she got joyful movement and physical connection with me, plus a teacher with the BEST attitude, props, and even gift bags (!!!) at the end of the semester.
Adult ballet at Ninth Street Dance
Ninth Street Dance runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Ninth Street Dance
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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