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Richmond Ballet
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Ballet school in Richmond, Virginia
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 804-344-0906
- Website & schedule richmondballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The value of teaching children to express an idea through graceful movement can not be overestimated.”
What families & students say
“The instructors are kind and supportive and thorough, making sure you understand before moving on.”
“Amazing performances by the professional company, and an amazing array of classes and programs for everyone.”
“Amazing performances by the professional company, and an amazing array of classes and programs for everyone.”
“Amazing performances by the professional company, and an amazing array of classes and programs for everyone.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been dancing at the School of Richmond Ballet for 8 years. It's the best place to dance if your child has a strong interest in ballet specifically. The additional classes offered are wonderful as well. The teachers are amazing. The company and entire organization is one of Richmond's greatest treasures.
From the moment I joined the School of Richmond Ballet at 8 years old, I knew ballet was going to be my passion. Everything since then has been wonderful. The performance experiences, the staff, and the way they’ve been so organized during COVID-19.
I am the grandmother of a William Fox dancer. Minds in Motion was phenomenal and a mind boggling undertaking. The value of teaching children to express an idea through graceful movement can not be overestimated. I'd like to suggest Hawaii's culture and statehood as a theme for a future performance.
Great place to take ballet. My daughter loves it.Really high world class training. They also have classes for ages 3 to adult.
Your first ballet class at Richmond 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.
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