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The Collective TN
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Ballet school in Franklin, Tennessee
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
- Ages classes for ages 2–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- 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 (615) 861-9973
- Website & schedule thecollective-tn.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“They know how to challenge the kids to rise to their highest potential without ever creating a negative or discouraging environment.”
What families & students say
“This studio will give you good teaching, great technique, and wonderful community.”
“The culture Shelby has built is truly something special—positive, supportive, and focused on helping every dancer grow not just in skill, but in confidence and character.”
“The culture Shelby has built is truly something special—positive, supportive, and focused on helping every dancer grow not just in skill, but in confidence and character.”
From the reviews
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at this The Collective. The culture Shelby has built is truly something special—positive, supportive, and focused on helping every dancer grow not just in skill, but in confidence and character. The staff is incredibly passionate about what they do.
Amazing teaching, great atmosphere. We were so glad to move to the Collective for my daughter's senior year! After many years in competitive dance, we feel like dancing at the Collective TN for the last year was an AMAZING experience. Mrs.
My daughter Chas became a a member of the Senior comp team this year! I can’t begin to explain the amount of support, love, instruction, and guidance she has received at this studio. Her growth over this short time has been and.continues to be unbelievable!! The staff, the dancers, and the families are so great!
The Collective TN dance studio is truly an AMAZING, Heart-filled place where dancers of all ages feel supported, encouraged, and loved every time they walk through the doors. The coaches are fantastic- knowledgeable, skilled, and genuinely caring.
Your first ballet class at The Collective TN
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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