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TAYLOR ACADEMY OF DANCE

4.7 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Ballet school in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 919-556-2332
  • Website & schedule tayloracademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–9:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–3 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 TAYLOR ACADEMY OF DANCE, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 4 mentions

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 2 mentions

“We have been dancing with Jill Taylor for 12 years since we started dance at age 3.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 4 mentions

“There is sense of family here at TAD.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 8 mentions

“We love the full length Nutcracker and the spring productions lol Oz, Phantom, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella and more!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“We immediately knew we were blessed to have found this small but professionally run studio.”

From the reviews

I attended their performance of the nutcracker in 2024! I’ve always loved the nutcracker. I have only been to the big show once and have not been able to afford to go ever since then since it was a Christmas gift years ago.

★★★★★ — Megan, Jan 2025

We have been dancing with Jill Taylor for 12 years since we started dance at age 3. She came highly recommended from our preschool teacher whose daughter was dancing there and had a wonderful experience with Jill. We immediately knew we were blessed to have found this small but professionally run studio.

★★★★★ — Beth, Aug 2022

This seems to be a great ballet school. I am moving to North Carolina and I really want to go to this dance school.

★★★★★ — Rypli, May 2017

Absolutely amazing I have danced there for nearly 7 years and I love the teacher and all of the students!

★★★★★ — Ella, Jun 2021

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Your first ballet class at TAYLOR ACADEMY OF DANCE

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 TAYLOR ACADEMY OF DANCE

839 Wake Forest Business Park Suite D, Wake Forest, NC27587

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