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Russell School Of Ballet
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Ballet school in Chantilly, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 703-803-1055
- Website & schedule rsbdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“As an adult ballet dancer, I look for quality in the ballet instruction, and Russell School of Ballet's ballet instructors deliver the quality, knowledge, and professionalism.”
“If you're looking for a place to dance or sign your child up for classes, don't think twice and come to Russell (classes for children and adults)!”
“Our daughter will stay at RSB through high school, and we look forward to a few more years of great performances put on by the Fairfax Ballet Company, which is in residency at RSB.”
“She is a teenager now and is attending a summer intensive at a professional company in another state.”
What families & students say
“The instructors are professional and caring and the students and staff have been very welcoming.”
“The adults are trained well, and the instructors give appropriate feedback to help all their dancers improve in their technique.”
“My daughter's teacher loved her students and her job, and I always see everyone very happy at the school.”
“Because they care so much about their dancers, they also understand the importance of them not carrying home infection to their other siblings and family members.”
“Our daughter will stay at RSB through high school, and we look forward to a few more years of great performances put on by the Fairfax Ballet Company, which is in residency at RSB.”
“Many RSB students have gone on to become Dance majors in college, with several then becoming professional dancers.”
From the reviews
Russell School of Ballet provides the best and most well-rounded dance education in the NOVA area. During the current global pandemic, they are taking extraordinary precaution to keep the dancers and faculty as safe as possible.
I am very happy with the training my daughter received at the Russell School of Ballet over the years. She was excited to get back into the studio for classes and as a parent, I was extremely pleased with the efforts of the school to ensure our dancers and staff were safe and protected.
The Russell School of Ballet is more than just a school, it's a family. From the staff and teachers who know everyone's name and care about the kids first and foremost, to the dancers themselves who consistently liven up the lobby with conversations, songs, dances and general meetings.
Our daughter has been attending dance classes at RSB for ten years. She has thoroughly enjoyed her time there and really likes the professional nature of the instruction. All of the dancers support each other and have developed a fine camerarderie.
Adult ballet at Russell School Of Ballet
Russell School Of Ballet runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Russell School Of 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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