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The Ballet Studio of Carmel
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Carmel, Indiana
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Phone (804) 477-4494
- Website & schedule theballetstudiocarmel.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“) I have come so far in the 3 years I've been dancing with her and so has my daughter.”
What families & students say
“My daughter loves the laid-back environment at The BSC!”
“There is a wide range of talent in the group, and Miss Ella does an excellent job meeting everyone where they're at while providing encouraging feedback.”
From the reviews
We love The Ballet Studio of Carmel and Ms. Ashely! My daughter has been taking classes with Ms. Ashley for 5 years and I would not put her anywhere else. The love, learning, and grace she has learned in her dancing as well as in her treatment of others is a tribute to Ms. Ashley and her love for all her students.
My daughter loves the laid-back environment at The BSC! We didn't want to go somewhere where dance was expected to be the only focus outside of school because our daughter enjoys sports as well as other activities. Ashley meets the kids where they are and encourages them to keep participating in their other interests.
Ashley is a wonderful ballet/dance teacher. My daughter spent many years studying and learning with Ashley. She learned so much more than just dance during that time. I would highly recommend this ballet studio.
We love The Ballet Studio of Carmel. Ms. Ashley is warm, fun, patient, and creative. She does a wonderful job of engaging the kids in dance. My kids have loved dancing here!
Adult ballet at The Ballet Studio of Carmel
The Ballet Studio of Carmel 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 The Ballet Studio of Carmel
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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