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Smartt Steps

4.9 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hendersonville, Tennessee

Ballet school Kids & teens Private lessons Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
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  • Phone +1 615-824-7400
  • Website & schedule smarttsteps.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 am–12 pm, 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 9–11 am, 4–8:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Smartt Steps, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 12 mentions

“Both of my children, son and daughter, have been dancing at SmarttSteps for the last few seasons and absolutely love it.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Whether it’s one on one training or speaking knowledge into their every day dance class.”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 25 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“The teachers are amazing and care so much about the individual growth of each dancer!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“They have excellent instructors and such a welcoming environment!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“We could not ask for a better place for my daughter to full-fill her Love for Dance! We Love our Smartt Steps Family ❤️❤️”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 11 mentions

“We are so happy to be a part of the Smartt Steps family!”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“Want to become a more serious dancer?”

From the reviews

We love Smartt Steps! The environment is so welcoming and fun! Everyone there truly cares about the well being of the dancers and goes above and beyond!! The owners, Marye and Jason, are always there helping and assisting in the evenings to make sure the dancers are in the right place upon entering/exiting the studio.

★★★★★ — Kerry, Nov 2023

By far the BEST dance studio in the sumner county area! We are on our 5th year of dance for my daughter and our 4th year at Smartt Steps! You can’t compare the choreography these kids learn here to others, it is unmatched!

★★★★★ — Kristen, Nov 2023

Smartt Steps is truly a part of our family now! Marye & Kristi know all the girls by name, are so positive and have created a one of a kind dance environment that concentrates on ensuring all of their students are thriving!

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Nov 2023

We are so impressed with not only the training our dancer receives at Smartt Steps but, also the love she receives every time she walks in the door. The owners and staff members are helpful and fabulous!

★★★★★ — Brianna, Nov 2023

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Your first ballet class at Smartt Steps

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 Smartt Steps

225 Molly Walton Dr Suite C and D, Hendersonville, TN37075

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