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South Mississippi Ballet Theatre
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Ballet school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Plan your first class
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (601) 466-4554
- Website & schedule southmsballet.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
From the reviews
Top programs taught by certified teachers and Broadway dance and theatre professionals. Innovative and contemporary instruction known and respected worldwide
Your first ballet class at South Mississippi Ballet Theatre
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.