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Oak Ridge Civic Ballet

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Phone +1 865-567-6092
  • Website & schedule orcba.org — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Oak Ridge Civic Ballet, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 12 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“ORCBA is an amazing company as it provides quality preferences and performance experience for dancers.”

From the reviews

amazing staff, and teachers! the productions are always amazing!! its the best place to dance. going on my 5th performance

★★★★★ — Katie, Aug 2021

ORCBA is an amazing company as it provides quality preferences and performance experience for dancers. Everyone involved is so welcoming and really cares about you and making you a better dancer! I would really recommend it both for watching shows and for being involved in them!

★★★★★ — Abby, Apr 2026

This is my fourth year of dancing with ORCBA and the productions are wonderful. The instructor's are fantastic. Everyone works very hard to make sure the ballet production's are great. Katie

★★★★★ — K, Mar 2022

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Your first ballet class at Oak Ridge Civic 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.

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 Oak Ridge Civic Ballet

Oak Ridge, TN

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