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The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas
4.6 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Antonio, Texas
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
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 210-820-3400
- Website & schedule balletconservatory.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 12–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The studio also offers classes for adults”
“My daughter is 5 years old and we have been in Mrs Rachel's class for the past year.”
“We found the Ballet Conservatory of South Texas because of the proximity to Ft Sam Houston.”
“We love the fact that the boys have a curriculum here that supports the expectations of the male dancer, rather than being merely an afterthought.”
What families & students say
“After his first class with them, he was hooked on the conservatory.”
“As a military family, it was important for us to find a friendly studio with excellent training that focused on classical ballet instruction.”
“We found the Ballet Conservatory of South Texas because of the proximity to Ft Sam Houston.”
From the reviews
My daughter is 5 years old and we have been in Mrs Rachel's class for the past year. She is a very kind and patient instructor. The have a great curriculum and are great with the littles. They did really well with hygiene during Covid.
Classical ballet school offering quality training for aspiring dancers. The studio also offers classes for adults
I take my son, Isak, here for his ballet classes. After his first class with them, he was hooked on the conservatory. They are fantastic with the kids and providee an especially supportive environment for the boys. He loves his classmates, his teacher, and the rest of the staff.
Too soon to tell...but they do offer you the only to registered for a free class which is nice for one to be assessed. The staff are very nice and friendly. I will update later
Adult ballet at The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas
The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 The Ballet Conservatory of South Texas
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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