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Raise the Barre Dance Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Ballet school in Conover, North Carolina

Kids & teens Pointe Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–19 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Class price classes around $75 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • 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 +1 828-604-0350
  • Website & schedule raisethebarredanceacademync.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Raise the Barre Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 19 mentions

“If you are looking for a place for your children or yourself to learn and grow in dance this is the place to go.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 23 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“We joined Raise the Barre in 2022 when my daughter was 2 and fell in love.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 5 mentions

“She has gained so much confidence and has learned so much since starting here.”

clean, beautiful studio 6 mentions

“Prices are reasonable, studio is clean, friendly staff, competition team is optional, and end of year recitals are fun seeing what the kids have learned.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 11 mentions

“Raise the barre dance academy is one of the nicest and most professional studios I’ve ever had to work with.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“She has gained so much confidence and has learned so much since starting here.”

From the reviews

I have been with Raise the Barre Studio for 4 years. I am in the studio 3 to 5 days a week. I have never seen a roach or any other bug ever. This studio is clean and all staff are very professional. These people giving these reviews are straight up liars. Ms. Jaimie Walden is an amazing person, dancer, and instructor.

★★★★★ — Constant, Sep 2025

My 2 girls are on their 3rd year with Raise the Barre Dance Academy & absolutely love it there! There are so many classes to choose from & they have made so many friends with their fellow dancers & me as well w/ parents. It really has become like a 2nd family.

★★★★★ — Donna, Dec 2024

My granddaughter has been dancing here for 4 years. She loves all the instructors and we are all like a big family.. She has truly found what she loves to do and has surpassed expectations in such a short period of time. She has grown so much & this year will be her 1st year as a jr. instructor.

★★★★★ — Helen, Aug 2025

This is our first year and it has been a wonderful experience. I can’t wait to continue on our journey with them. If you are looking for a place for your children or yourself to learn and grow in dance this is the place to go.

★★★★★ — Brittney, Jun 2024

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Your first ballet class at Raise the Barre Dance Academy

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 Raise the Barre Dance Academy

825 Conover Blvd W, Conover, NC28613

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