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Southern Grace Dance Company

4.8 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lakeland, Florida

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 863-370-5357
  • Website & schedule southerngracedanceco.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9:30 am–12 pm, 3:45–7:30 pm
Tuesday 4–7:30 pm
Wednesday 9:45 am–12:30 pm, 4–6:15 pm
Thursday 3:45–6:30 pm
Friday 3:45–5:30 pm
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 Southern Grace Dance Company, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 44 mentions

“I was very nervous to sign my daughter (2 yr old) up for dance because she is a GLP and has some communication & social delays (and will soon be evaluated for autism).”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“So grateful watching my daughter grow into a little ballerina 💖”

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💛 Adaptive Ballet 2 mentions

“I was very nervous to sign my daughter (2 yr old) up for dance because she is a GLP and has some communication & social delays (and will soon be evaluated for autism).”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 50 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 7 mentions

“The studio has such an uplifting atmosphere with amazing instructors, families, and fellow dances.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“We just finished our first class and I don’t have the words to describe how amazing the team was with my daughter!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“My daughter is just more confident in herself in general because of the patience and positivity Kaley has shown her.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 16 mentions

“Our family has had 3 daughters over several years attend this dance studio and we have had the absolute best experience with them.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 12 mentions

“She gets them all too somehow cooperate with eachother and keeps them safe on stage at recitals by practicing walking on/off stage in the dark, which alot of us moms appreciate.”

serious pre-professional training 3 mentions

“I have been a dancer at Southern Grace Dance Company for 3 years and it is definitely one of the best dance studios in Polk County.”

From the reviews

I am a dancer at the studio and have been dancing there for 4 years. And I have loved every minute of it! I look forward to dancing here for many years to come. Ms. Kaley and my other instructors have been amazing. They are so patient and kind but also work hard to make me the best dancer I can be.

★★★★★ — Tiffany, Jun 2022

We have been going to Southern Grace for about 1 year and wouldn't choose any other studio!! Kaley (owner/instructor) and Michelle (reception/admin) have been extremely accommodating and patient with my daughter and my "wild child" special needs son who loves watching his sister and the girls dance.

★★★★★ — Jessica, May 2025

Genuinely could not be more thankful for this dance studio! Both of my daughters dance here and have for over 4 years! As a dancer who danced for over 8 years I have not only taught classes at a previous studio but taken classes so I knew what environment and setting I wanted my girls in!

★★★★★ — Lindsay, May 2025

I have been a dancer at Southern Grace Dance Company for 3 years and it is definitely one of the best dance studios in Polk County. I love the atmosphere of the studio. Miss Kaley and my other instructors are amazing! They want to make you the best dancer you can be and they care about you.

★★★★★ — Julie, Jun 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 50 reviews →

Your first ballet class at Southern Grace Dance Company

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 Southern Grace Dance Company

1704 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL33803

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