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Open Door Studios
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Ballet school in Charlotte, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 4–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (704) 817-9281
- Website & schedule opendoorstudios.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 12–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
The programs they offer
“Open Door has been a second home to our family…my daughter has taken class here for 12 years and I have even started taking classes as an adult student.”
“Open Door has been a second home to our family…my daughter has taken class here for 12 years and I have even started taking classes as an adult student.”
“Our dancer has connected with amazing teachers and has had the opportunity to train in a rigorous pre-professional program on a more flexible schedule.”
“One of them landed a national Broadway tour right out of high school and the other has special needs and this studio has welcomed her with open arms.”
What families & students say
“We ended up staying for the technique she is getting in ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, tap plus friends and support that are amazing!”
“Went to a drop-in Ballet Fundamentals class to experience ballet for the first time as an adult and really enjoyed Kim Diepold's class!”
“Open Door has been a second home to our family…my daughter has taken class here for 12 years and I have even started taking classes as an adult student.”
“We love it here and appreciate the incredible hardwork, time, love and dedication that goes into every class, show, and performance!”
“Our dancer has connected with amazing teachers and has had the opportunity to train in a rigorous pre-professional program on a more flexible schedule.”
“Open Door has been a second home to our family…my daughter has taken class here for 12 years and I have even started taking classes as an adult student.”
From the reviews
This is one of the most exceptional dance studios I have ever experienced. Both of my daughters have danced there for many years. One of them landed a national Broadway tour right out of high school and the other has special needs and this studio has welcomed her with open arms.
Our family has been with Open Door Studios for three years now. Initially we started coming for drop in classes for our daughter for ballet and hip hop. We ended up staying for the technique she is getting in ballet, modern, jazz, contemporary, tap plus friends and support that are amazing!
Open Door Studios is amazing. It has that small town family feeling where everyone knows your name, yet it is so incredibly professional and extremely well run. I've been a dancer my entire life and even spent years teaching ballet and I have never encountered a studio with the level of professionalism coupled with a…
We have been at Open Door for 9 years. My daughter dances 6 days a week. She loves it, but the reason we stay is the excellent instruction coupled with the attitude throughout the studio. Jacque White has created a studio that is serious but not competitive.
Adult ballet at Open Door Studios
Open Door Studios runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. 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 Open Door Studios
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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