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ROOTS Academy
5 ★★★★★ 167 Google reviews · Ballet school in Brentwood, Tennessee
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
- Ages classes for ages 3–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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 +1 615-804-1177
- Website & schedule rootsacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The staff is always friendly, the admin team is unbelievably organized and helpful, my daughters have made amazing friends, and grown so much as dancers and as people.”
“While our daughter has Muscular Dystrophy, Roots mentors and leaders have always been very accommodating and inclusive of her special needs and abilities.”
What families & students say
“My daughter has grown so much musically and truly loves her teacher, Miss Marilyn.”
“While our daughter has Muscular Dystrophy, Roots mentors and leaders have always been very accommodating and inclusive of her special needs and abilities.”
“The performances are run so professionally and make my boys feel like rock stars!”
“The staff is always friendly, the admin team is unbelievably organized and helpful, my daughters have made amazing friends, and grown so much as dancers and as people.”
“The staff is always friendly, the admin team is unbelievably organized and helpful, my daughters have made amazing friends, and grown so much as dancers and as people.”
From the reviews
Roots is truly a special place. Liv Ash is my son’s piano teacher, and we couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. Her patience during her lessons, as well as her ability to connect with my son and make music “make sense” to him is beyond phenomenal.
Our daughter has been attending Roots for several years. She has participated in dance for several years, and also did voice classes for a few years. While our daughter has Muscular Dystrophy, Roots mentors and leaders have always been very accommodating and inclusive of her special needs and abilities.
Highly recommend Roots! We’ve had an amazing experience over the past five years. My daughter has grown so much musically and truly loves her teacher, Miss Marilyn. She is incredibly thoughtful and always helps her choose music that matches her interests, which keeps lessons fun and motivating.
We couldn’t ask for a better music teacher than Justus Mitchell. For over a year now, he has made guitar and vocal lessons something Vihaan genuinely looks forward to. He has a great balance of being friendly and respectful while also knowing exactly how to challenge Vihaan to keep him engaged and growing.
Your first ballet class at ROOTS 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.
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