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The Academy of Dance and Gymnastics
4.5 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Ballet school in Yorktown, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone (757) 369-2458
- Website & schedule academyofdanceandgymnastics.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My daughter danced for eight years at another studio and did not realize the potential she realized in two years of training under the instructors at The Academy of Dance.”
“My daughter started AOD at age 3 and has loved dancing at this studio the past 3 years!”
What families & students say
“My daughter started AOD at age 3 and has loved dancing at this studio the past 3 years!”
“The teachers were so kind and patient back when I was first starting as a beginner, and I always look forward to coming to dance every day.”
“The entire staff has been very patient with me as I reenter the world of classes and recitals that I had been out of for 25 years.”
From the reviews
My sister and I have both danced here for a long time, and we couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. This studio is the best environment for dancers of all skill levels! The teachers were so kind and patient back when I was first starting as a beginner, and I always look forward to coming to dance every day.
My daughter started AOD at age 3 and has loved dancing at this studio the past 3 years! Christmas and Spring recitals are impressive! The teachers definitely know what they are doing even with the little ones! Highly recommend!
Staff is friendly and my daughter really enjoys going. Highly recommend and the recitals are great to attend. So many classes to choose from, and I have yet to see a kid without a smile.
First off I have a shy girl who would normally take some time to really open up. This is her first time doing gymnastics and on her first day she’s such a different out going young lady. I really appreciate the instructors, when I asked her how her class was she was so excited to show, and tell me everything.
Your first ballet class at The Academy of Dance and Gymnastics
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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