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Ohio Conservatory of Ballet

5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in Akron, Ohio

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Phone +1 330-497-3288
  • Website & schedule ohballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

The programs they offer

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 6 mentions

“Her technique is perfect and she cares for her students as if they were her own kids.”

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Pre-Professional 2 mentions

“I am so thankful to Inna, Dimitriy, and all of the staff at Ohio Conservatory and credit them for my daughter’s love of dance.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi Ohio Conservatory of Ballet teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“If you're looking for a professional ballet studio that focuses on technique & teaches with KINDNESS & professionalism, then you found your spot!”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“I am so thankful to Inna, Dimitriy, and all of the staff at Ohio Conservatory and credit them for my daughter’s love of dance.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“If you're looking for a professional ballet studio that focuses on technique & teaches with KINDNESS & professionalism, then you found your spot!”

From the reviews

Inna and her staff are absolutely amazing! Inna’s talent is superb! Her resume speaks for itself. The attention that my daughter has received at this studio has been phenomenal! She had major knee surgery and Inna has worked with her privately to rehab her to get her back to dancing!

★★★★★ — Chassity, Jan 2021

When we bought the tickets for Frozen Realm, we were simply looking for something to do. Something different and entertaining. We had no idea that we were watching students until the end when the instructors introduced everyone. This was a professional quality performance!

★★★★★ — Delgada, Jan 2024

A true gem in Northeast Ohio. We are so lucky to have this studio here with Inna and Dmitriy as well as the other amazing teachers. Megyn is just the best with the younger students. I love the atmosphere they have created and the opportunities they provide.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Jun 2024

Love is an understatement! There's NO WHERE else my daughter would want to dance! If you're looking for a professional ballet studio that focuses on technique & teaches with KINDNESS & professionalism, then you found your spot! Inna is wonderful.

★★★★★ — Andrea, Jun 2024

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Your first ballet class at Ohio Conservatory of 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 Ohio Conservatory of Ballet

4858 S Main St, Akron, OH44319

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