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Southern Performing Arts Academy

4.5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Ballet school Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–10 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • 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
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 678-682-9238
  • Website & schedule southernperformingartsacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4–8:30 pm
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–12:30 pm
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 Performing Arts Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

“They even have a playroom for kids!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 31 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“This has been my second home for years and everyone has always been like a family to me.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“The staff and teachers are professional, communicate effectively, and help inspire a love of dance and performing.”

serious pre-professional training 3 mentions
🗓️ well-run & communicative 3 mentions

“The staff and teachers are professional, communicate effectively, and help inspire a love of dance and performing.”

From the reviews

This studio is great! The new receptionist is very friendly and communicates very well with the parents. The studio's are well maintained and kept very clean. They even have a playroom for kids!

★★★★★ — Andrew, Oct 2017

I had been dancing here for the past 15 years and I wouldn't have it any other way. The teaching staff and the owners genuinely care about the students and their progression with dance and in life overall. This has been my second home for years and everyone has always been like a family to me.

★★★★★ — Alyssa, Oct 2017

I have danced at this studio since I was very little and couldn't have asked for a better experience! All of the teachers care so much about the students. The teachers have helped me so much throughout the years, and thanks to their guidance and help and with the studio's connections through Regional Dance America I…

★★★★★ — Lucy, May 2021

Since our family started attending classes at SPAA in 2020, we have loved every minute. They provide a positive learning environment for all ages. The staff and teachers are professional, communicate effectively, and help inspire a love of dance and performing. We highly recommend SPAA.

★★★★★ — Sandy, Nov 2023

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Your first ballet class at Southern Performing Arts 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 Southern Performing Arts Academy

200 W Oak St, Lawrenceville, GA30046

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