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Oak Ridge Academy of Dance
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Plan your first class
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 865-482-4900
- Website & schedule oradance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–9 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 2–5 pm |
The programs they offer
“My daughter was enrolled in the Summer Enrichment Program, and it was the first time since the lockdown that I saw her genuinely happy.”
From the reviews
I went here over 30 years ago for quite a few years. Quite cathartic walking in and seeing the same instructors when I went and now my little girl is dancing here, in the same room that I started ballet in. Love her sweet teachers and how happy she is when she is finished with her class.
This community seems to really care about their students' experiences. They were understanding, and polite, even when we were nervous. My daughter was enrolled in the Summer Enrichment Program, and it was the first time since the lockdown that I saw her genuinely happy.
The Oak Ridge Academy of Dance is just a great place to go to get lessons. All of the teachers are so helpful and it definitely makes you a better dancer. Overall, I would definitely recommend the Oak Ridge Academy of Dance if you need/ want dance lessons!!
The Orad is a great school for dancers of all ages. They of a great choice of classes
Your first ballet class at Oak Ridge Academy of 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.
