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Rock City Dance Studio

4.6 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Ballet school in Cleveland, Ohio

Free trial Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 440-732-4050
  • Website & schedule rockcitydance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:45–9 pm
Tuesday 4:45–8:45 pm
Wednesday 4:45–9:15 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–3:45 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 Rock City Dance Studio, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 40 mentions

“This is not only a fun dance class for the children but also helps them learn responsibility, accountability and helps instill confidence and pride for them.”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet 7 mentions

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 75 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“The dance teachers are great and experienced.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“We were so excited to see our daughter perform for the first time, the recital was amazing.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions
💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“This is not only a fun dance class for the children but also helps them learn responsibility, accountability and helps instill confidence and pride for them.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 11 mentions

“They are attending next weeks dance recital and i never thought my kids would be getting out there with other kids and in front of other people .”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 4 mentions

“Everything seems well-organized, and we're looking forward to the recital.”

From the reviews

We absolutely love Rock City Dance. Ken and all of the staff are remarkable. Very helpful and professional. This is not only a fun dance class for the children but also helps them learn responsibility, accountability and helps instill confidence and pride for them. I highly recommend them. Come join the group.

★★★★★ — Debbie, Aug 2024

Our experience so far with Rock City has been absolutely amazing, from the teachers to the performances. My son has learned so much from his incredible teachers and he can't wait to start again in the fall!

★★★★★ — Catelynn, May 2023

If i could give 100/10 stars we would !!! We found this dance school in December via Facebook , we were offered a free trial class and have been hooked ever since , amazing customer service both owners (husband & wife) are very hands on with the students and parents , excellent communication and helped us with all…

★★★★★ — M, May 2025

Sherry and Ken are just the best duo I have ever seen. What a beautiful studio. I have never seen my niece felt as welcomed as she did as well awake as many friends too. When you bring your kids here it feels so natural and not pushed.

★★★★★ — Lisa, May 2025

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Your first ballet class at Rock City Dance Studio

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 Rock City Dance Studio

7501 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH44130

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