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Southside Dance Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Ballet school in Fletcher, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- 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 (828) 684-2118
- Website & schedule sodancewnc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been a part of Hendersonville Ballet home of Southside Dance for 5 years and we have had such an AMAZING experience.”
What families & students say
“Wonderful teachers who genuinely love to teach, and invite guest teachers who are also ridiculously passionate about their jobs!”
“She's now 12 and she has also learned an incredible amount of technique, properly taught by the great instructors here.”
“My daughter loves Southside so much and looks forward to going to class and seeing her teachers.”
“Southside Dance Studio and it's instructors go above and beyond teaching dance, they welcome you in and treat you like family.”
“They also have opportunities to perform in the Nutcracker which is a wonderful and memorable experience for the whole family.”
“The teachers are knowledgeable and experienced professionals and it shows in their disciplined and talented dancers.”
From the reviews
My daughter has danced here since she was 4, and has since developed a deep love for dance. She's now 12 and she has also learned an incredible amount of technique, properly taught by the great instructors here. The instructors are passionate and truly care about their students.
Hendersonville Ballet is a wonderful studio! The level of technique and expertise that is taught is absolutely amazing. The instructors are top notch! Great job Hendersonville Ballet! Keep up the great work teaching these girls in WNC the art of dance!
This is a wonderful school and a caring and nurturing environment. The teachers are knowledgeable and experienced professionals and it shows in their disciplined and talented dancers.
My daughter loves Southside so much and looks forward to going to class and seeing her teachers. A great experience for a first time dancer!
Adult ballet at Southside Dance Studio
Southside Dance Studio runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Southside Dance Studio
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.
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