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The Raleigh School of Ballet
4.5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Ballet school in Raleigh, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (919) 834-9261
- Website & schedule raleighballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:45–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:45–7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:45–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:45–7:45 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“As an adult dancer coming back from having learned ballet back in my student days, I’ve tried literally every studio available and RSB is hands down the best.”
“i started taking adult beginner classes here 5 years ago, when i was 25.”
“My daughter attended RSB for 10 years and also danced with Raleigh Dance Theatre.”
What families & students say
“Instructors are so caring and are dedicated to helping each dancer develop their technique to the best of their ability.”
“This studio has so much history and a long standing expertise in teaching ballet to students of all levels.”
“I started taking classes at the Raleigh School of Ballet when I was 15, after my family moved to NC from the north east.”
“The school and its affiliate performance training company, Raleigh Dance Theatre are organized and conscious of time so that it is easier for parents.”
“The school and its affiliate performance training company, Raleigh Dance Theatre are organized and conscious of time so that it is easier for parents.”
“As an adult dancer coming back from having learned ballet back in my student days, I’ve tried literally every studio available and RSB is hands down the best.”
From the reviews
I was surprised by the angry review written by the parent of a student. While no school can please everyone, the diatribe offered by this parent deserves a response.
I have been attending The Raleigh School of Ballet, as an adult, intermittently for 8 years now. Over the years the teachers and classes have changed as have the students. I have enjoyed the classes so far, but tonight was the most enjoyable. Ms. Roe, Sara, is a former member of Carolina Ballet.
There simply are not enough stars to represent how amazing The Raleigh School of Ballet is! The adult program is amazing with a focus on classical ballet techniques in a forgiving and positive environment. Ms Jonson has given me as a middle aged woman, a renewed passion for ballet! I’d never go anywhere else. ❤️🩰🩰
My teenage daughter was having low back pain for a couple of years. In the fall of 2019, She started going to The Raleigh School of Ballet regularly and they patiently corrected her alignment. After three months, the pain went away! I had to see it to believe it.
Adult ballet at The Raleigh School of Ballet
The Raleigh School of Ballet 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 Raleigh School of Ballet
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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