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South East Dance Academy

4.6 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Ballet school in Wilmington, North Carolina

Ballet school Free trial Kids & teens Pointe

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
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • 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 (910) 791-7660
  • Website & schedule sedadance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 9:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM–9 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 South East Dance Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 14 mentions

“My daughter has been dancing at SEDA for almost 8 years and it has been a wonderful experience for her.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 36 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 4 mentions

“Great instructors that teach wonderful technique for a general student or competitive dancer.”

🩰 strong technique & training 5 mentions

“Great instructors that teach wonderful technique for a general student or competitive dancer.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 13 mentions

“We were hesitant and worried that "she was starting very late, " but every single staff member at SEDA was so kind and encouraging and fun and attentive to her!”

clean, beautiful studio 3 mentions

“Great studio for both recreational classes as well as competitive.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“My daughter looks forward to her classes every week and has developed not only as a dancer but also in confidence.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been dancing here for 7 years. A great place for general classes and competition teams. They teach a wide variety of dancing techniques for both girls and boys, beginning to adult. Great instructors with years in the industry.

★★★★★ — Rachel, Mar 2017

My son has danced with SEDA for going on 13 years now. We are very happy here at our dance home!

★★★★★ — Shane, Mar 2017

Love this place. Great instructors that teach wonderful technique for a general student or competitive dancer. Teaches from 18 mos to adult. Our oldest graduated with 16 years of dance. Our youngest is on year 14. I also dance here. Love my SEDA Dance family. :)

★★★★★ — Sherry, Nov 2025

SEDA has well trained teachers with experience in all kinds of dance. They provide good technique and a warm loving atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Mona, Mar 2017

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Your first ballet class at South East Dance 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.

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 South East Dance Academy

220 Avondale Ave Ste 101, Wilmington, NC28403

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