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River Oaks Dance - River Oaks

5 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Ballet school in Houston, Texas

Ballet school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 281-840-0372
  • Website & schedule riveroaksdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 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 River Oaks Dance - River Oaks, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 26 mentions

“Sara does an excellent job running the program in a professional manner with great attention to detail while keeping everything sweet and age appropriate for the kids.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“The studio itself is ADORABLE and has lots of items to purchase for little ballerinas.”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet

“Our daughter has a disability and it is challenging finding opportunities for her have experiences like her peers.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 110 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“After our first class our daughter came out BEAMING and saying (and signing) she had "new friends".”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 5 mentions

“Watching her and her classmates at their first recital meant so much to our family- seeing the pride on both the students and instructors faces was such a joy to behold.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 13 mentions

“The studio also frequently has fun events such as nutcracker reading, pop up shots, and my oldest daughter even got her ears pierced at an ear piercing party earlier this year.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 10 mentions

“Sara does an excellent job running the program in a professional manner with great attention to detail while keeping everything sweet and age appropriate for the kids.”

From the reviews

We are so incredibly grateful to have found River Oaks Dance! Our daughter has a disability and it is challenging finding opportunities for her have experiences like her peers. We were thrilled when we heard of the "Everyone Can Dance" program lead by Miss Lucia and her wonderful assistants.

★★★★★ — Alyson, Jul 2024

We had our daughter’s 4th birthday party at River Oaks Dance, and it was the BEST decision. Everything was set up when we arrived and they took care of everything while we were there. We had about 14 girls and the instructors taught them a dance to one of Elsa’s songs.

★★★★★ — Heather, May 2023

Little Mermaid Birthday Party - the girls had a blast, decorating crowns, getting tutus on, reading in group, learning a dance routine, and being all girly!!! 💕 Loved celebrating my daughter’s birthday at River Oaks Dance!!! Staff was so helpful and worked amazing with the girls throughout the party 🎊

★★★★★ — M, Jun 2023

Our girls have taken dance at River Oaks Dance for almost two years now. We absolutely love the studio! The quality of the instruction, kindness of the teachers, and how fun the classes are, are what keeps us coming back. Sara Carbo, the owner, is lovely and so accommodating and friendly.

★★★★★ — Kristina, Dec 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 110 reviews →

Your first ballet class at River Oaks Dance - River Oaks

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 River Oaks Dance - River Oaks

3641 Westheimer Rd Unit C, Houston, TX77027

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