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Pinnell Dance Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Ballet school in Columbus, Ohio

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 614-476-4140
  • Website & schedule pinnelldancecentre.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

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

🌸 Kids Ballet 11 mentions

“But my daughter loves it, she is 7, there is no place to watch them practice, kinda just stand in a hallway.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 28 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“The faculty has taught her correct technique, proper etiquette and how to love the art of dance!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“But my daughter loves it, she is 7, there is no place to watch them practice, kinda just stand in a hallway.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“Jeri Pinnell and her staff do an amazing job providing excellent dance training and developing dancer's confidence and character.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“It is a quality studio that does several local performances as well as competitions throughout the year.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“Jeri Pinnell and her staff do an amazing job providing excellent dance training and developing dancer's confidence and character.”

From the reviews

My 5 year old has gained so much confidence by taking dance at Pinnell. The faculty has taught her correct technique, proper etiquette and how to love the art of dance! She has so much fun performing on stage with the endless opportunities the studio provides.

★★★★★ — Katie, Jan 2020

Fantastic dance experience for my daughters! The teachers are all very kind, yet keep the kids focused. Some of my girls' best friends are ones that we met through dance. They have learned responsibility, commitment, and what it means to be part of a team.

★★★★★ — Kelley, Aug 2015

My daughter and I love Pinnell Dance Center!!! Jeri Pinnell and her staff do an amazing job providing excellent dance training and developing dancer's confidence and character.

★★★★★ — Julie, Jan 2016

My daughter dances here. It is a quality studio that does several local performances as well as competitions throughout the year. The dance education is top notch and the staff is very good at what they do.

★★★★★ — Adam, Jun 2020

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Your first ballet class at Pinnell Dance Center

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 Pinnell Dance Center

284 Agler Rd, Columbus, OH43230

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